Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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).
There is a recall on the rear quarter window switch that May overheat . I received the letter on Thursday and by Sunday my door caught on fire, now not only the switch must be replaced and I suppose all wiring and rest of the switches and the door interior panel should be change because of damage. I called the recall center and after two days I'm still waiting for a call with instructions as to what to do not to mention the scare me and my wife got and the expenses it will cost me because I need to rent a car until the issue is resolved.
TIPM electrical fire while van was parked. Started after pushing the door lock on my key fob. Chrysler sent an independent adjuster out on 2/2/16. Have not heard from Chrysler yet. This is the 2nd time my van has had an electrical fire. 1st time was October 2014 - had to replace entire electrical system in the van. I saved the 2 boxes worth of burned harnesses/parts just in case. I paid $6,000 out of pocket last time. Fire department came and disconnected battery and fuse box. No flames or injuries.
My van has repeatedly stopped while driving, approximately 10 times from November 2014 to January 2, 2014. I lose all power steering and brakes without warning and have to carefully get myself to the side of the road. This is a very dangerous situation and scares me especially when my family is in the van with me. In all instances I have been lucky and have only been going 20-40 MPH and has been in places that I'm able to get over easily. The next time I May not be so lucky. When I get pull over I put the van in park, turn the key to off and restart with no problems. I had the van in the dealership for an entire day with no luck. They took it out several times and could not get it to recur. They did some updating on the computer system. They checked all kinds of things out and everything was coming back alright. They also could not see any codes that there was a problem. …
September 7, 2015, was entering interstate, car continued to accelerate with accelerator depressed, pressing on brake was minimally functional, managed to get car on offramp and to parking lot, however brakes were extremely hot and brake light was on. Turned off the ignition, and restarted car. Accelerator was still depressed so turned car off. Came back after two hours and car functioned normally. Took car to Dodge service repair, showed a code p2299, brake pedal position-accelerator position, and code c0021 brake booster performance. Mechanic cleared codes, stated that handicapped hand controls were engineered improperly and allowed both brakes and accelerator to be used at same time. Service manager stated they had never heard of a wireless throttle body control problem and that I was the first to complain. …
There is a known recall now for 2008-2010 Dodge caravans for the ignition switch or win module malfunctioning. My van started with not turning completely off when the key was in off mode and removed from the ignition. The radio would still be on and lights on the dash with the key completely out of ignition. I had to remove the battery cable to get the van to turn off completely. This worked for a couple days but now it will not start or run at all. The error on the dash display says "bad key" and I am unable to start or use my van at all. When asked about recall they say my van doesn't fall into the months they issued the recall for in 2010? I am going to have to get this fixed because I cannot use the van otherwise and to replace the win module it is going to cost me around $600 (which I do not have!). …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The failure occurred only after being repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained for forty-five consecutive days for further investigation. Additionally, the thermostat housing wiring harness was replaced, but the failure persisted. Prior to the recall repair, the engine would shut off if the gear lever was slightly touched. Also the key became difficult to remove from the ignition, but the recall repair corrected this issue. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …
The ignition switch was finally replaced as a result of a recall. Shortly after the replacement we began experiencing a situation in which the van would not start. All we could get was a "clunk" sound from the front of the vehicle. It has a battery that is less than a year old and usually starts fine. The situation exists when we try to use either keys. So far, we have been lucky in that it starts fine after after 8 or more tries; the engine will start and for several days to a couple of weeks things are fine and then the same thing happens again. All electrical systems seem to be operating properly except for the tire pressure light. It, too, has started acting up with about the same frequency. The Dodge service department feels it May be the battery in the pressure sensor valve. Funny that they both started about a month or two after the ignition switch was replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle with no issues. On a later date, while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the key fobiks and win module were repaired at the owner's expense. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but was unable to advise the contact of when the necessary parts would become available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,500. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/01/16 updated 05/09/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year.
Electrical complaints in other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA has 79 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Caravan, 46% of the model year's 172 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Caravan electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system 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 electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 74,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 3 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.