Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Dodge Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My husband and I were driving one day, out of thy blue, the van began to shake towards the front of the van. We couldn't get the speed over 25 MPH. We got it to the nearest mechanic shop. They said it was the calipers. They said that it was very close to catching on fire. I had to have both calipers replaced and a brake job. I also had to purchase a new tire. I called and reported it to Dodge/Chrysler. They said that there had not been any problems with other vans. It was an extremely scary incident to go through. They said that they might be able to do something if the van had actually caught on fire. That's just crazy. This has cost me about $800.00. I just want to make sure that this gets reported in case other vans have similar problems. The mechanics were shocked at what they saw. They said that it should not have done what it did.
While driving one day, out of the blue my can would not go over 25 to 30 MPH. It would shake violently if we went faster. We got it to the mechanic and the brakes had almost caught on fire. It ruined one tire and the brakes and calipers. The mechanic said that this should have never happened. It was extremely dangerous. I reported it to Dodge. They said it had never happened. I want to make sure that it does get reported. I feel like I should be compensated for this. They said that there was nothing they could do since it never actually caught on fire. Really?
While driving on a dry road, the light on the dash board went on to indicate the car was sliding... The steering wheel locked up, I had no brakes, I had to glide to a stop. This happened 4 times in one day. I was able to glide to a stop, shut the van off, restart it only for it to happen again. I took it to my mechanic who stated it was a computer chip issue and that I would have to go to a dealer to get it fixed for approx $1,800.00. I could've seriously injured and/or killed myself and those around me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic multiple times where it was diagnosed that both front brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions and within short intervals. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000.
I have owned my Dodge Caravan since April 2016 and have needed 3 extensive brake jobs totaling over $3,000 which included new pads, rotors and calipers. I have read on other sights I am not the only one that has this problem with the same vehicle. I am about to take my vehicle in for the forth time and am very frustrated with this problem. I drive my four children around in this vehicle and need it to be safe. That is why I originally bought this vehicle. No brakes are not safe.
Takata recall. I was taking my children to school and the steering and breaking system completely locked up on me almost causing us to crash into a tree. I was able to push in the emergency break and get the car out of drive. I had no control over the steering nor the regular break. The car was in motion on a city street when the incident occurred.
Earlier this year, late spring, had bad vibration when applying the brakes, found out it was due to warped brake rotor(s). I took the van to a mechanic and he stated that he had the same issue with his Chrysler town and country van and explained that Chrysler would do nothing about it. Just last week I went to get the van inspected and it would not pass inspection because of the brake vibration. I did receive some letters from Chrysler in the mail about the front brake pads and rotors, and also the front wheel bearings, so I called the dealership. The dealership told me that there was nothing for the rear rotors / brakes, and this is where the problem was that would not allow the van to pass inspection. …
I purchased a 2010 Dodge Caravan in April of 2010 with 19 miles on it. In August with only aprox 7300 miles I had the rear rotors replaced, because they were too bad to turn. I also complained about the sliding doors rubbing fenders. In October with 11000 miles I placed the van back in shop for doors rubbing fender and rear rotors. At this they turned the rotors and buffed out fenders. In December brake calipers were sticking so they put a adapter on the calipers that was supposed to keep the brakes from sticking. In May with 19000 miles I had the van in shop for front brakes and rotors (recall). While in shop they checked the rear and found rear rotors were bad again, at my cost of 300.00. Had the car inspected with only 2,000 miles on the new rear rotors and found they have hotspots on them already. …
When the vehicle had only 12000 miles my front tires were completely bare (like racing slicks). Was taken to 2 dealerships and they looked at the van and found nothing wrong that would cause the tire wear (alignment was fine). I fought and fought with Chrysler to pay for them, which they finally did about 3 weeks after the problem was addressed. Now my vehicle has 15000 miles and while driving all you can hear is noises (almost like road noise but its from the front end). Most likely, wheel bearings, ball joint, tie rods etc. On 10/21/11, while pulling out of my driveway low and behold what do you here, nothing but the sound of grinding brakes. No sign of brake having a issues the day before when driven. This particular van that I purchased brand new (with 2 miles on it) clearly is a lemon and has faulty parts or something majorly wrong with it. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine brake change. Less than a month later while driving 20 MPH, the brakes needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that he needed to replace the brakes and the rotors. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred less than a month later. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated 08/01/12 the consumer stated he problems with the brkaes pullin and shaking as well as the steering wheel vibrating, as well as the entire vehicle. The rotors warped and the pads were cracked. Updated 08/02/12
Brake complaints in other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 13% of the model year's 172 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › disc › rotor (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Caravan brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2010 Dodge Caravan, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Caravan brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 22,000 miles, and 59% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.