KnownCarProblems2010 Dodge Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Dodge Caravan, most often about the electrical (46% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 8th of 18 Caravan model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Dodge Caravan problems
Electrical
79 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The vehicle failed to start when the key was turned in the ignition and all the electrical components failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
There is a recall on the rear quarter window switch that may overheat . I received the letter on thursday and by sunday my door caught on fire, now not only the switch must be replaced and I suppose all wiring and rest of the switches and the door interior panel should be change because of damage. I called the recall…
Engine
35 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles.
While driving about 70 miles per hour on the interstate, the engine shut down without warning. I was able to steer the van off the road. I had no trouble restarting the vehicle. The vehicle continued to shut down periodically over the next month or so. I took it to the dealer for repair. The said that they had…
While driving the van, the vehicle cuts off, steering becomes difficult and the traction control light comes on. I have to restart the car in order to drive. This is very dangerous to have a car to just "shut-off" while driving. This has occurred at least 5 times within the last week. I have been driving on different…
Brakes
22 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the brakes were depressed to the floorboard but the vehicle would stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage…
My 2010 Dodge Caravan only has 20k miles and the brake rotors are out of round they vibrate when braking the dealer stated that turning the rotors would fix it but the brake pads are like new . I have owned lots of vehicles over the years and have gone 50 to 70k mile before brake service. I feel that this is a…
Air bags
17 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the parts…
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving at 55 MPH, the contact t-boned the preceding vehicle on the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 99,500 miles.
All the warning lights on the dash light up, the wipers start and can't be stopped, all the windows won't go up or down, the door locks won't work and worst of all the gas gauge, speedometer, and other dash indicators go dead showing no action. This all happens unannounced at any time driving or still. It can happen…
I was walking back to my running, set in park van, as I walked through the front of my van, and back of another vehicle, I touched my van hood, and my car went forward by itself pinning me between both cars crushing my knees! It went uphill set in park while running in a driveway.
Wheels and tires
15 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: valve, pressure monitoring and regulating systems, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
Valve stem failure: while replacing tires, tire dealer removed schrader valve from inside valve stem and valve stem came apart in his hand. Took wheel to dealership and had TPMS replaced at a cost of $100 (deductable on extended warranty). Instructed dealer to remove and reinstall schader valves from remaining three…
1st time: tire light illuminated. When checking the air pressure, the valve stem broke off mid way up the stem exposing the valve itself. When all was said and done it cost approximately $150.00 to replace and program. 2nd time: checking air pressure before leaving for a long trip. I could visually see a tire was low…
Transmission
14 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While the contact was shifting from reverse to drive, the contact stated that the transmission gear shift assembly separated from the vehicle. The dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 36,000.
The win module has been replaced on four different occasions. My vehicle stalled without warning each time. In one instance I was in the fast lane on the freeway! I received a recall notice after the second incident. On seven (7), occasions I have had to replace the brakes and/or rotors. These are very serious issues.…
Lights
11 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Headlights go out unexpectedly, it has happened while driving and while standing still. Fog lights and running lights work but headlights do not. If they are working and you turn on the brights they go out and they go on and off by themselves.
Headlights unexpectedly go out. Do not come back for a few days sometime a month. Happens when you are driving at night sometimes they just wont come on when turned on. When stuck with out headlights have to drive home with fog lights. Very dangerous.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Dodge Caravan recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions 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 rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats.
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Totally integrated power module failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 21, 2014, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the totally integrated power module (tipm) installed in chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that tipm defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On september 25, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Odi analyzed complaint data provided by cas as
Questions about the 2010 Dodge Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (79 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); engine (35 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles); brakes (22 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Caravan have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 23, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Dodge Caravan?
- It is 8th of 18 Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 172 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.