2010 Dodge Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 79about this part
- Share
- 46%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 79 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 46% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11163767, filed 2018-12, 10 miles“The key is stuck in the ignition nothing works and it is staying on when key is in ignition killing the battery even though nothing is now working. There was a recall on this for 2010 Dodge van but my VIN number didn't show up. I find it very strange when doing research that this is the same exact problem as the ones on recall. My van was parked in my driveway ran perfect one evening the next morning nothing and key got stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #10992196, filed 2017-05, 91,000 miles“While driving at night on a back road the headlights suddenly shut off ever thing else was fine luckly I had my fog lights on because it was a dark road . I could not get the high or low beams to work so drove home with just the fog lights .”
NHTSA complaint #11124085, filed 2018-09, 92,090 miles“My van, on at least 5 occasions has had the radio cut out, the windows not be able to open, and the worst no wipers, radio, lights in or outside, heat, defroster for the vehicle during a down pour. Getting off the road meant I had to open the window and stick my head out in the rain all while I try to cross a busy milwaukee intersection and pull the vehicle over, turn off the engine and then restart it. Nothing else will work.”
NHTSA complaint #10703239, filed 2015-04, 94,000 miles“Tipm electrical fire while van was parked. Started after pushing the door lock on my key fob. Chrysler sent an independent adjuster out on 2/2/16. Have not heard from chrysler yet. This is the 2nd time my van has had an electrical fire. 1st time was october 2014 - had to replace entire electrical system in the van. I saved the 2 boxes worth of burned harnesses/parts just in case. I paid $6,000 out of pocket last time. Fire department came and disconnected battery and fuse box. No flames or injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10824213, filed 2016-02, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10218818Apr 23, 2014Flash: Dead Battery This Bulletin involves updating the Fold and Stow Module (FSM) with new software because the FSM stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The…
- 10217977Apr 23, 2014Flash: Dead Battery This Bulletin involves updating the Fold and Stow Module (FSM) with new software because the FSM stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The…
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- 10062185Apr 23, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10034499Sep 29, 2010Chrysler/dodge: power sliding doors inoperative. This involves flash reprogramming the power sliding door module rear left and/or right (dmrl/dmrr) with new software. Power…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 | 72 | 61% |
| 2008 | 162 | 54% |
| 2007 | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 29 | 15% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 29 | 11% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 64 | 12% |
| 1998 | 68 | 11% |
| 1997 | 96 | 13% |
| 1996 | 213 | 15% |
| 1995 | 40 | 8% |
| 1994 | 36 | 6% |
| 1993 | 44 | 5% |
| 1992 | 35 | 4% |
| 1991 | 19 | 3% |
| 1990 | 14 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Caravan
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology