2010 Dodge Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (51) · Engine (12) · Service Brakes (11)
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138 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Suspension:rear 2010-04-23 · campaign 10V164000 · 834 vehicles
Defect: 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 T
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2010-04-13 · campaign 10V148000 · 843 vehicles
Defect: 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 CONTAC
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.
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-08-13 · Suspension:front:stabilizer Bar · 133,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. while the vehicle was at champion chrysler jeep dodge ram (6525 w saginaw hwy, lansing, mi 48917, (517) 225-6658) for a power steering failure, the technician noticed that the stabilizer bar was corroded through and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of t…”
2019-07-27 · Engine · 125,175 mi“my stx grand caravan stalls while driving down the road without any warning. no trouble lights come on except the traction light. the light goes off as soon as you restart the van. usually happens when i let off the gas pedal to slow down. no one knows how to fix it !! has happened in the city but mostly while driving on the highway when i let off …”
2019-05-23 · Unknown Or Other · 125,000 mi“vehicle shuts off while in motion usually within first 10 minutes of driving. we thought it was doing it because we did not warm up the engine enough in winter but now it happens is warmer weather as well. the engine just shuts off usually within .25-2 miles from the start of the trip. there is no engine check light, and no error in log. the car ha…”
2019-05-13 · Steering · 110,000 mi“bought the van from cooks volkswagen on may 7th, 2018. in the first 3 mths of me owning it i had to get 2 motor mounts and a starter put in. then from that point it was all down hill! it has had 3 transmissions(cooks has done 2 and i took the van to thompson for them to do the third), hub assembly, welded the core support, power steering pulley and…”
2019-03-14 · Unknown Or Other“my electronic throttle control comes on and i lose a power and could cause an accident…”
2019-01-11 · Structure:body:door · 132,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the driver's side sliding door malfunctioned and could not be opened. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer (bob mariano dodge, 146 manchester st, concord, nh) was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 132,000.…”
2018-12-27 · Steering · 10 mi“i was driving at approximately 45-50 mph and all the warning lights came on and in the next second the car just lost all power. nothing! i pulled over and it started about 5 minutes later. having to drive an hour back home on the highway was scared and my father being a disabled vet - this is the vehicle that is used.…”
2018-12-19 · Vehicle Speed Control · 1,200,000 mi“1 push cruise control button 6-12 times to get it on.when car on highway 2 auto door senior is hitting rubber rail guide an stops door from shutting . sometimes driver side side door hangs up won't open most time when its cold out. happens in parking lot . been going off and on since 06 23 2016…”
2018-11-24 · Engine · 130,000 mi“this is a 4.0 engine, and will die out every time in traffic, every time (regardless of outside temperature or dampness). it will restart, but can feel it still wants to cut out, as the tachometer bounces around to 500 rpm, and sometimes almost zero, then 'catches itself' to a normal idle. this is especially concerning because i live near a curved …”
2018-11-18 · Child Seat“got diono radian rxt back in spring of 2018. the straps come loose easily from 3 year old pushing on them. have tried contacting company for a week on email, facebook and phone. i don't hear back anything from them to remedy this,.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.