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 Grand Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition became inoperable. The contact was unable to turn off the ignition with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact was not able to remove the key fob from the ignition. The contact removed the battery to turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the contact's office. 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 repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle loss power steering functionality and ceased. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving to her destination. The failure recurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer Fred Martin Superstore (3195 Barber Rd, Barberton, OH 44203, [phone]) and the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, the ignition key was stuck in the ignition switch. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that the failure was draining the battery and causing the rearview camera to become inoperable. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 11V139000 (Electrical System) and 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). An unknown dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that an unknown recall repair had already been performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, while attempting to roll down the window down the contact smelled an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiring harness and window switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed contact that the vehicle was repaired under the recall in 2016. The failure mileage was 145,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. While the vehicle was coasting, the contact was able to place the transmission shifter into neutral(N) and restart the vehicle to continue driving. The failure recurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 53,700.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the lost motive power and stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as intended. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The contact indicated the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 147,591
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) even though the manufacturer had linked the failure to the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle would turn off with the slightest touch while the key was in the ignition. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Related recalls
Electrical system
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014.
Electrical system › Ignition
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge journey, grand caravan, and Chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from August 3, 2009, through June 17, 2010. Some vehicles May experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during July 2011. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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 Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 550 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 63% of the model year's 870 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-234 (electrical system, May 7, 2014); NHTSA recall 11V-139 (ignition, Mar 1, 2011). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 85,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 11 fires and 3 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.