Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

1040 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
212

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 5 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 151transmission slipping 21
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact shifted the gear shifter…
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact shifted the gear shifter into neutral. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the recall was not associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11756254 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
475

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 203electrical shorts 52
A recent report: The contact's friend owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle almost immediately shut off. The contact stated that several unknown warning…
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The contact's friend owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle almost immediately shut off. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated, then turned off. The contact stated that a single flashing red dot remained displayed. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same mechanic who determined that the 12-Volt battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the mechanic; however, the vehicle could no longer able to be started. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical Systems, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11708839 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
82

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

premature wear 39loss of braking 22
A recent report: The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the brakes failed to operate causing the vehicle to rear-end another…
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The contact owned a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the brakes failed to operate causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The passenger-side airbag deployed upon impact; however, the driver’s side air bag failed to deploy causing the contact to impact the steering wheel. The contact was taken from the scene to a hospital and was treated for bruising to both knees and head. No other injuries were reported from the accident. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. A VIN search showed there were two open recalls on the vehicle; NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V234000 (Electrical System) and 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering). The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11443789 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
71

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 15corrosion 13
A recent report: We've had two separate incidents a few months apart where a tire suddenly feel off the vehicle. In both instances, the studs had been sheared off. Then, last week, a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country…
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We've had two separate incidents a few months apart where a tire suddenly feel off the vehicle. In both instances, the studs had been sheared off. Then, last week, a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country lost a wheel that hit my house. I checked the vehicle, and the studs were sheared off that one as well. Google turns up a studs recall for the 2012-2021, but that recall doesn't go far enough back.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11619426 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
141

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 12 mention a crash, 10 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 12software faults 5
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) and 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the parts to…
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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) and 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11639602 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
35

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 2software faults 2
A recent report: the driver side window components made lots of noise then the window fell down into the door causing me to need a motel and find a window repair shop as I was traveling from NY to Georgia when this…
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the driver side window components made lots of noise then the window fell down into the door causing me to need a motel and find a window repair shop as I was traveling from NY to Georgia when this happened, the resulting bills were close to $1000. yes it is available for inspection I am [XXX] was [XXX] and this $ issue is very simply a terrible burden to my life, luckily I had a credit card with me that I could use but paying that balance will be a time consuming endeavor on the little I live on financially. the component was inspected by the glass repair shop as it was being torn apart to be fixed. no warnings were provided only horrible noise from the door just before the window dropped the next time I went to use it. The last Dodge Grand caravan I owned was a 2005 and I had it 6 years with minimal expense so when I found this one, a 2010 with no power doors it was ideal for me financially or so I thought, has caused considerable problems in my financial life and now I am too scared to go back to NY with it for fear of the other windows breaking. I got a motel room because a storm was impending, called window repair shops in Chambersburg va, the second one I called said bring it over, it was the weekend before July 4th of 2025 and I was very lucky to get the help as the shop owner was leaving for a week vacay soon, they ordered the part from the nearby dealership, but it cost me $583. for the part plus repair, truly devastating. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11671734 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
24

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

sudden stalling 2fluid leaks 2
A recent report: IGNITION Module

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758793 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 1040 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2026, roughly 63 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.