2010 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall. I was taking my children to school and the steering and breaking system completely locked up on me almost causing us to crash into a tree. I was able to push in the emergency break and get the car out of drive. I had no control over the steering nor the regular break. The car was in motion on a city street when the incident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #11053880, filed 2017-12, 86,300 miles“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“Driving on interstate using cruise control. Steering column refused to respond when attempting to steer the van with the curve in the road. Van drove off road onto embankment and flipped over. The van was totaled. Suffered a concussion and damage to back and elbow from impact. Eye glasses were broken. Eye witness behind me told state trooper that they could see that I was struggling for control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10689485, filed 2015-02, 104,000 miles“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 baring, struts for the truck hatch, I had to pay for out of pocket for power steering pulley and baring and one day of rental for a rental car! …”
NHTSA complaint #11207268, filed 2019-05, 110,000 miles“While driving on a dry road, the light on the dash board went on to indicate the car was sliding... The steering wheel locked up, I had no brakes, I had to glide to a stop. This happened 4 times in one day. I was able to glide to a stop, shut the van off, restart it only for it to happen again. I took it to my mechanic who stated it was a computer chip issue and that I would have to go to a dealer to get it fixed for approx $1,800.00. I could've seriously injured and/or killed myself and those around me.”
NHTSA complaint #11089932, filed 2018-04, 112,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181504Sep 9, 2020Cooler line, Power steering return The clips that hold the line to the core support are not available at this time and will need to be reused. Use care when opening and…
- 10216417Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
- 10140086Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
- 10139008Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
- 10128970Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 28 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 41 | 21% |
| 2002 | 36 | 15% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 41 | 9% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 42 | 7% |
| 1997 | 40 | 6% |
| 1996 | 65 | 5% |
| 1995 | 26 | 5% |
| 1994 | 38 | 6% |
| 1993 | 92 | 10% |
| 1992 | 68 | 7% |
| 1991 | 38 | 6% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 8 | 8% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Caravan
79 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsTires
12 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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