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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
3%of 870 total for the year
Median mileage
12,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 870 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“At 30,015 miles my air conditioner stopped working and blowing hot air. I have take it to the dealership, where I had bought it brand new and was told since it was over 30,000 miles it was not covered by warranty. Only 15 miles over. I am a 70 year old woman on a fixed in come. You purchase a new vehicle and expect things to work or last past 30,000 miles. Shame on Dodge and chrysler for not backing there products.”

NHTSA complaint #10604511, filed 2014-06, 30,015 miles

“I was driving at about 30 MPH when I noticed the air conditioner stop working. I began slowing down for a red light. When the light turned green I went to go and realized that the engine had stopped as well. I lost all power and engine function while driving. I was able to place the vehicle in park and restart it.”

NHTSA complaint #10400181, filed 2011-05, 20,300 miles

“I was driving on the highway at 60 MPH, hit a large (approx 6 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet) wooden shipping crate. The crate exploded, and a board became lodged in the tire well and engine compartment. I also lost power the vehicle - the wrecker driver advised that the board appeared to have disconnected the computer wires. The crate hit on the front driver fender. The airbags did not deploy. I would think hitting something the size of the front end of a car at 60 MPH should set off the air bags.”

NHTSA complaint #10475057, filed 2012-09, 70,000 miles

“My husband, 2 year old son, and I were 2 hours away from home on a camping trip. We were driving home on the highway and our 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan shut off. Thank god no one was close behind us and we were able to put the car in neutral and restart it. When I came home, I see they have know about this since at least march, and we have received no recall information. We are now afraid to drive the only car we have, as we are afraid next time, we will get rear ended because of this.”

NHTSA complaint #10403704, filed 2011-05, 18,000 miles

“The van motor cut out while turning left at an intersection and another car collided with the van. The front air bags went off . There was considerable damage to the front end. On numerous occasions I complained to the dealer that the engine was stalling, cutting out, missing and lack of power. The dealer could not find a problem and nothing showed up on the computer. The dealer has a record on file of my complaints. Has anyone pursued legal action regarding similar problems such as I have experienced?”

NHTSA complaint #10394530, filed 2011-03, 12,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201910%
201810%
201720%
201630%
201410%
201320%
201220%
201151%
2010243%
200992%
2008282%
2007158%
2006155%
2005253%
20041412%
2003105%
2002134%
2001186%
20007617%
19995713%
199812923%
199710218%
199617715%
19951413%
19941910%
1993228%
1992166%
199197%
199035%
1989417%
1988220%

Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
550 complaints
Air bags
144 complaints
Engine
137 complaints
Brakes
88 complaints
Other or unknown
64 complaints
Steering
64 complaints
Exterior lighting
46 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Fuel system
23 complaints
Wheels
22 complaints
Electronic stability control
19 complaints
Body 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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