2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 144about this part
- Share
- 17%of 870 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,925miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 144 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of the 870 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,925 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Going roughly 55/60 MPH a deer hit my drivers side of the van, totally my van. Air bags did not deploy and when looking at the damage to my van I was told that my air bags should of deployed. The damage to my van was considered a total loss as well as I went through massage therapy and chiropractic care.”
NHTSA complaint #11234130, filed 2019-07, 142,000 miles“The van shuts off while driving the issue are within the recent recall that has happened but my van was manufacturered two months after the recall is stating that is affected.I went to the dealer ship and they stated that it was something completely different than the issues stated in the recall”
NHTSA complaint #10839603, filed 2016-03, 122,000 miles“My van occasionally will not start. I replaced the battery and soon after began having problems with the van failing to start. Then I noticed that the passenger airbag dashboard cover was open. Also, the passenger rear sliding door does not latch properly. I have tried using both the remote key lock and manually pressing the button to close the door. It takes several attempts to get it to close and lock.”
NHTSA complaint #10660754, filed 2014-11, 68,000 miles“The air bag sensor comes on and goes back off .some times when turning on the vehicle and driving . I noticed it when I first bought it took it back the sales man said there was no way of checking it”
NHTSA complaint #10883585, filed 2016-07, 72,000 miles“Major front end crash air bag did deploy? $12,900 damage. My son was diving. On 2/6/2013 another front end crash $10,500 damage air bag did not deploy. I was diving, now I am concern. Sent a e-mail complaint to Dodge? Very general response to my complaint, I could see their were not concerned. Is this a major problem for the Dodge Grand Caravan. I have no faith in this vehicle anymore. When I get the van back, I will trade-in for better safer van.”
NHTSA complaint #10499557, filed 2013-02, 41,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Nitro 2007–2011, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010
- 14V373000Jun 26, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2010, Chrysler Town And Country 2008–2010, Dodge Journey 2009–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10204370Nov 23, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10204368Nov 18, 2021Customer Satisfaction Notification Y22 Driver Airbag Emblem
- 10220576Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
- 10188780Feb 4, 2021SAFETY RECAL W09 DRIVER AIR BAG EMBLEM Updated Dealer Instructions
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
550 complaintsEngine
137 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsWheels
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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