2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 16%of 870 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 16% of the 870 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my van just shuts off I have no steering it just stops. It is currently at a dealership in indiana pennsylvania called tri star. I saw there was a recall for this and they are stating I had it fixed in 2016. It is happening again. Should this not be your responsibility to fix. I have two small children with me. 18 months and 4 months I want peace of mind they will be safe.”
NHTSA complaint #11287075, filed 2019-12, 100,000 miles“Ignition shuts off randomly when driving or in reverse while backing up. Has happened over 30 times in the last 2-3 yrs. I was crossing a busy road & it shut off. Driving up my drive way & it shuts off. Backing out of my driveway & it shuts off. The last time it happened was 5/5/2020.”
NHTSA complaint #11325488, filed 2020-05, 152,000 miles“Often after starting the vehicle and in drive it will automatically shut off. I have to put in neutral and turn ignition over again to make it drive again. This happens at stop lights, city streets and expressways. The radio and air will still work but I'm just coasting with no power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11252111, filed 2019-08, 96,000 miles“Vehicle shut down while giving gas at a speed of 30 MPH or less loose steering and brakes and slip slide warning symbol appears. Reference numbers that apply are 14v373000, 11v139000 and rc-r03-15. After I shut down the car it I can restart te car immediately. When I turn the radio back on the radio comes right on without the safety warning that normally appears when I turn the radio on.”
NHTSA complaint #11064620, filed 2018-01, 97,790 miles“While driving in the city or in a highway all lights and engine stops also the steering wheel and the breaks harding you hardly steer it to the side road to stop the vehicle after few yards depends on the vehicle speed. We ere lucky no body was behind us in many occasions, I had this issue a month after I bought it used from a dealer and they told it is fixed, and now it is back, I coinsider it danger to me and to other drivers on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #11398041, filed 2021-02, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10% |
| 2019 | 43 | 18% |
| 2018 | 34 | 13% |
| 2017 | 58 | 14% |
| 2016 | 83 | 8% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 80 | 22% |
| 2013 | 71 | 15% |
| 2012 | 119 | 20% |
| 2011 | 92 | 17% |
| 2010 | 137 | 16% |
| 2009 | 42 | 8% |
| 2008 | 117 | 9% |
| 2007 | 26 | 14% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
550 complaintsAir bags
144 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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