2010 Dodge Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,844miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,844 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“While driving in snow in st louis mo there was smoke started to come from the window switch for the rear windows we have 4 of the 2010 Dodge Caravan in our fleet and 2 of them have now have smoked or got on fire due to the switch for the window I have looked at the switch and the switch is melted and the wires are melted smoke pore out from all points on the door on one van and the or the van that was fixed a few months ago did it again and this time fire broke out on the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10499766, filed 2013-02, 78,844 miles“Since we had the electrical recall 11v139000. We have 3 problems since the recall. . First. The radio would not work and not turn off. It was just stuck on the accept display. The dealer fixed that and said that it was related to the recall. This past week we had two failures. The first failure, the wipers would not turn off, heated seats did not work, turn signals didn't work and the steering wheel controls didn't respond. The dealer fixed that and said that there was moisture in the heated seats element. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448173, filed 2012-02, 20,000 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 with just turning the key on to start the car.the most recent time, 2/10/16 the dealer repair said there were a total of 24 different codes saved that did conflict with each other.”
NHTSA complaint #10825953, filed 2016-02, 97,000 miles“While driving in rain storm with cruise control,wipers,lights,and radio on power to controls would turn off. Engine was still running and systems came back on after turning off radio, lights for awhile.”
NHTSA complaint #10733757, filed 2015-07, 81,523 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, he smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke emitting from the rear window power switch. There were no visible flames. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the rear window power switch would need to be replaced. The mechanic disabled and removed the power window switch. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 69,795.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 17 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 13 | 8% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 8% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 56 | 8% |
| 1996 | 121 | 9% |
| 1995 | 37 | 8% |
| 1994 | 44 | 7% |
| 1993 | 52 | 5% |
| 1992 | 72 | 8% |
| 1991 | 23 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 6 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 2 | 11% |
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 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 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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