2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 5%of 870 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,477miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of the 870 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,477 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.
“There have been several issues with this vehicle all happening within several months. We first had issues with the tire tread, then a hole in the water hose and radiator, a hole in the exhaust manifold. Then it was broken pieces in the catalytic converter. Now the current issue is either the brakes seized up or the the caliber is stuck and we are currently unable to drive the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11287043, filed 2019-12, 155,733 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“The car shifts hard. When first started in the morning it ruins up high prm's before the car shifts. The car transmission sometimes fails to engage when I attempt to pass a car on the highway or when I just want to speed up. This can happen when I am going 30 MPH or 60 MPH. It happens at random times. Recently the electrical system has started acting up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10477188, filed 2012-09, 36,360 miles“Shifter knob fell off while parking. There has been other issues. When I start the car if will turn off by it self. We bought the car june 2011 and 3 months later at 40k miles the rotors started going out. I've research these issues and they so sp common that it is extremely uncomfortable even owning it.”
NHTSA complaint #10451876, filed 2012-03, 45,000 miles“While driving at 35-40mph on a rural zone the steering wheel suddenly felt 'locked' and was extremely difficult to steer. At the same time the brakes were hard to press and the traction control dash light came on. My wife was driving and frightened her very much. The road has a slight curve in it and has oncoming traffic in the opposite lane. She had to forcibly steer the van as best she could against the sidewalk curb to help slow down the van. If she had made it to the freeway when this happened I don't think the results would be the same as far as her safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231329, filed 2019-07, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 40% |
| 2019 | 49 | 20% |
| 2018 | 23 | 8% |
| 2017 | 37 | 9% |
| 2016 | 221 | 22% |
| 2015 | 77 | 27% |
| 2014 | 19 | 5% |
| 2013 | 36 | 8% |
| 2012 | 48 | 8% |
| 2011 | 43 | 8% |
| 2010 | 40 | 5% |
| 2009 | 20 | 4% |
| 2008 | 68 | 5% |
| 2007 | 23 | 13% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 22 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 13% |
| 2002 | 42 | 14% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 95 | 21% |
| 1999 | 72 | 17% |
| 1998 | 81 | 14% |
| 1997 | 81 | 14% |
| 1996 | 209 | 18% |
| 1995 | 24 | 22% |
| 1994 | 56 | 28% |
| 1993 | 51 | 18% |
| 1992 | 37 | 15% |
| 1991 | 17 | 13% |
| 1990 | 27 | 49% |
| 1989 | 11 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
550 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsEngine
137 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsOther or unknown
64 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsExterior lighting
46 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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