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2010 Dodge CARAVAN

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2010 Dodge CARAVAN has 257 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 7.6x the segment average of 34. The most common issue is electrical problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: i have a 2010 dodge caravan vin #[xxx] that has some sort of electrical problem which causes the vehicle to stop while running at any speed. the van just goes dead, no power steering, nothing - making this a very dangerous situation. the problem has occurred on three occasions now and has been repor. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.

5 fire reports 7 crash reports 4 injuries

257

Total Complaints

2

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

7.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

ELECTRICAL

80 complaints
31%
  • • I HAVE A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN VIN #[XXX] THAT HAS SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHILE RUNNING AT ANY SPEED. THE VAN JUST GOES DEAD, NO POWER STEERING, NOTHING - MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS NOW AND HAS BEEN REPOR
  • • WHILE DRIVING (NOT IN IDLE OR STOPPED) ALL OF THE SAFETY LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD TURN ON AND ABOUT 10 SECONDS LATER THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND THE POWER STEERING LOCKS. THE VEHICLE CAN BE SWITCHED TO PARK AND WILL START UP AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES ALREADY. I HAVE TAKEN THE VAN TO
  • • SINCE WE HAD THE ELECTRICAL RECALL 11V139000. WE HAVE 3 PROBLEMS SINCE THE RECALL. . FIRST. THE RADIO WOULD NOT WORK AND NOT TURN OFF. IT WAS JUST STUCK ON THE "ACCEPT DISPLAY. THE DEALER FIXED THAT AND SAID THAT IT WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THIS PAST WEEK WE HAD TWO FAILURES. THE FIRST FAILURE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports

“I HAVE A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN VIN #[XXX] THAT HAS SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHILE RUNNING AT ANY SPEED. THE VAN JUST GOES DEAD, NO POWER STEERING, NOTHING - MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS NOW AND HAS BEEN REPOR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2010 Dodge CARAVAN

Based on 204 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 60K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage
0-30K
54
30-60K
48
60-100K
57
100-150K
39
150-200K
3
200K+
3

ENGINE

Earlier than typicalmedian 46K mi · 33 reports
0-30K
11
30-60K
8
60-100K
6
100-150K
8
150-200K
0
200K+
0

BRAKES

Earlier than typicalmedian 22K mi · 21 reports
0-30K
14
30-60K
2
60-100K
1
100-150K
4
150-200K
0
200K+
0

TRANSMISSION

Earlier than typicalmedian 36K mi · 12 reports
0-30K
5
30-60K
2
60-100K
2
100-150K
2
150-200K
1
200K+
0

AIR BAGS

Earlier than typicalmedian 52K mi · 5 reports
0-30K
2
30-60K
1
60-100K
1
100-150K
1
150-200K
0
200K+
0

TIRES

Reported earliermedian 49K mi · 11 reports
0-30K
3
30-60K
5
60-100K
3
100-150K
0
150-200K
0
200K+
0

STEERING

Reported earliermedian 57K mi · 10 reports
0-30K
2
30-60K
3
60-100K
2
100-150K
3
150-200K
0
200K+
0

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP13/04/2010

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.

Risk: CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.

Fix: BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2010 Dodge CARAVAN

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,366
Full coverage / month
$114
Liability only / year
$611
vs US avg
-18%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating1.00x
× vehicle age0.85x
= Full coverage estimate$1366

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Dodge New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
3 yr / 36K mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
8 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
5 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Dodge. If you're buying a used 2010 CARAVAN, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Dodge dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
AIR BAGS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 257 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: I HAVE A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN VIN #[XXX] THAT HAS SOME SORT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STOP WHILE RUNNING AT ANY SPEED. THE VAN JUST GOES DEAD, NO POWER STEERING, NOTHING - MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS NOW AND HAS BEEN REPOR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ENGINE: WHILE DRIVING OUR NEW DODGE GRAND CARAVAN THE ENGINE WILL JUST TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN YOU COME UP TO A STOP OR TURNING. THIS HAPPENED ONCE AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT "RECREATE IT" SO THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. WE WERE ADVISED TO BRING IT BACK IF THE PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. TWO DAYS LATER T

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING ON AN DECLINE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE ROTORS WERE THIN. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AND SHE WAS INFORMED TH

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN - EMERGENCY BRAKE WENT OUT. DURING A TYPICAL PARKING OF THE VEHICLE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS APPLIED, AND WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. THE RELEASE NO LONGER WORKED. EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE MANUALLY PULLED UP BY HAND TO TAKE VEHICLE OFF OF EMERGENCY BRAKE POSITION. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Dodge dealer
  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Dodge CARAVAN — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2018
6Excellent Reliability
2017
18Excellent Reliability
2016
42Average
2015
29Above Average
2014
27Above Average
2013
34Average
2012
116Below Average
2011
112Below Average
2010
257Avoid This Year
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
257
Recalls
2
Fire reports
5
Crash reports
7
Injury reports
4
Segment avg
34

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