YearToAvoid

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 64 steering-related complaints for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 7% of that year's 869 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 91,750 and 2 crashes. That share is well above other Grand Caravan model years in this dataset, and no related recall is on file.

Steering complaints
64
7% of 869
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
91,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Some owners report sudden loss of steering control while turning at low speed, with the engine stalling and then restarting after being put in park.
  • Several complaints describe the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving, which cuts power steering and brake assist at the same time.
  • One owner reported the vehicle wandering and vibrating excessively during braking, a condition described as present since the vehicle was new.
  • A power steering fluid leak was reported coming from the crimped end of the power-steering pressure hose.
  • One owner reported uneven tire wear traced by a dealer to an alignment issue along with a fractured motor mount and lower intake gasket.

When 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2011, latest Jan 30, 2025.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Jan 2011Sep 2013Apr 2015Mar 2016May 2017Jun 2019Aug 2020Dec 2021
64 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Jan 2025; peak May 2013 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Grand Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201064 (7%)
  2. 201115 (3%)
  3. 201214 (2%)
  4. 201318 (4%)
  5. 20146 (2%)
  6. 20151 (0%)
  7. 201611 (1%)
  8. 20175 (1%)
  9. 20185 (2%)
  10. 20192 (1%)
  11. 20201 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 64 steering-related complaints for the 2010 Grand Caravan, which is 7% of the 869 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No related recall is listed in the data for the steering complaints on the 2010 Grand Caravan.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2010 Grand Caravan is 91,750 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2010 Grand Caravan, with no fires reported.
How does 2010 compare to other Grand Caravan years for steering complaints?
The 2010 model year's 7% share of complaints tied to steering is higher than every other year listed, including 2011 at 3% and 2013 at 4%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.