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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan.
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan is worse than average by owner complaints: 225 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 198, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 18 to 20 mpg combined. The best Dodge Grand Caravan year is 2020.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,041 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Dodge Grand Caravan year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 36K to 104K miles on the car (742 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 55K–112K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 59K–126K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 48K–121K miles
Recalls 8
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- airbags 2020
These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
- electrical 2014
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to mo.
Show all 8 recalls
- electrical 2014
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
- suspension 2014
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
- electrical 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010.
- suspension 2010
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Dodge told dealers about
Dodge sent dealers 92 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
- ClosedAir bag non-deployment/engine stall2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle won't start. Makes electronic clicking noises and lights and won't stop. Battery is good. Odometer reading flashes also.
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan owner · NHTSA complaint 10534774
More owner reports
In the 12 months that we've owned our 2010 Dodge Caravan, the engine has shut-down in traffic multiple times. Each time it has nearly caused an accident. Dodge announced a recall but has not actually put it into action.
NHTSA complaint 10400821
When pressing brakes there is a real bad pulsating vibration . There has been numerous times I felt like the van was not going to stop properly which could lead to an accident.
NHTSA complaint 10500690
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 198; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Dodge Grand Caravan year by this measure is 2020.
What are the most common 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (34%), brakes (15%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
8 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
18 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 36,600 and 104,200 miles. The middle report was at 71,000 miles, from 742 complaints.
Does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Dodge Grand Caravan year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2020, 2015 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works