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).
While driving my van the ignition shut off. This has happened multple time November 17, 2009, December 24, 2009, November 19, 2010, they put a data recorder in each time.September 20, 2012 anoather data recorder was installed in my van. April 9, 2012 they installed another data recorder in my van. I have multiple claims with Dodge/Chrysler. Browning Dodge in corona, ca corrected the problem each time stating it was the wind module.they said the problem was caused by the adfter market alarm system that was installed in my vehicle by the dealer. They removed the alarm, and reimbursed my for it as we were unaware that the alarm was and after market alarm. On August 22, 2013 dch Dodge in temecula, ca finally found the problem they removed the alarm system and said that not all of the wires were connected. …
While driving approximately 40 MPH under normal conditions (50 degrees f, no rain/snow), the operator noticed a sudden and unexpected loss of power steering. Upon scanning the dash, the EPS (stability control) lights was illuminated. A few seconds (maybe 5 - 15) later, the power breaking appeared to be lost. Operator is unsure if these functions were "simply" lost, or if the vehicle was actually powered down. Steering and breaking was extremely difficult to the extent that it was very difficult to physically control the vehicle enough to move to the side of the road without hitting any objects. Even braking was extremely difficult to do with significant force. After getting safely on the side of the road, the engine was immediately turned off. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the traction control sensor light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. After turning the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact also indicated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical systems) was performed to replace the ignition switch. After replacing the switch, several electrical systems in the vehicle suddenly shut off, including the door locks, power windows, power brakes, and power steering. While examining the vehicle, it was determined that the electrical systems would shut off but the engine would continue to operate if the ignition key was rotated slightly too far. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 30 MPH, the traction control indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact experienced difficulty depressing the brake pedal, which had to be depressed all the way to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The contact turned off the ignition in the middle of the street and activated the hazard lights. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Upon research, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The contact called fury Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram saint paul (located at 1000 concord st s, south st paul, mn 55075, [phone]), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. …
Similar to other reports; vehicle will randomly lose power and/or stall. It has happened at slow speeds, stopped at a light, and even on the highway going 70mph. Have to take key out of ignition, wait a few seconds and turn back on and car starts up. Also now having issues to turn on. Lights on dash will blink and dim; radio shuts off; ebs, anti lock brake, engine light all begin to blink. Idle needles gets low. Power brakes lose function. We have owned the car since March 2016, car has 56000 miles. Taken to dealer a few times where the PCM was changed and issued not resolved. Changed faulty pulley on belt system and issue not resolved. Computer does not come back with any codes. Local mechanic checked for starter, alternator, ignition switch issues and all showing good. Vehicle is not part of Dodge recall of other 2010 that are having exact same issue.
The van will shut off at random times while driving at slower speeds, especially when you're sitting and about to turn. At random times when you put in reverse, van shuts off. Takes 8-10 times to get it to stay cranked. Warning lights kept blinking about 4 years ago on long trip, so stopped in paducah, ky and Dodge dealership changed crank sensor. Was OK for about 200 miles on way home, but still shuts off. With mechanic as we speak and changed EGR valve and didn't work, still shuts off. Mechanic still has it and trying other things. Dodge knows it's a problem, so why won't they fix it. It's so dangerous to drive, so I'm the only one in the family who drives it. Won't shut off at high speeds on hwy, but on a long trip, last summer, it did lose power and went from 70 MPH to about 40 MPH...dangerous!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the electronic control system warning indicator illuminated and the steering ability, braking, and acceleration seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to a parking lot. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact drove home. The vehicle was taken to nichols Dodge in burlington, north carolina in October of 2017 for a TIPM issue. The dealer kept the vehicle for approximately 30 days, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,700.
For the pass year been having problems with the traction, bas, brake and ESP lights coming on and sometimes losing temporarily power. Sometimes it dies and 90% of time have to reset the clock. If it doesn't die and I pull over and kill it and crank it back and the dash lights go off but most of time have to reset clock. Sometimes driving down highway, and in parking lots and sometimes backing out of my carport..my foot usually on brake but a few times it wasnt.this is the short version on my 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan that has 180,000 miles
My van just shut off while doing 55 MPH on a highway. No warning signs or check engine lights came on. I had no steering, gas, or breaks when it shut off. The a few days later all the lights on the dash came on then went off but never shut off until a few blocks later when it turned off while driving on a street. And everytime it shuts off I put it in park take the keys out and then restart the van and it acts like nothing ever happened.
The switch was fixed and keys replaced but after that the car stalled three times(11/27/2015,1/6/16 and 1/7/16) and stopped completely and lost power and steering ability. The car started to slow down first and not being able to accelerate until everything was dead during which the electronic stability program indicator flashed.the road was dry (no snow or ice). The speed was 25-30 MPH in two occasions and 40 MPH last time.
Traction Control complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the model year's 870 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, though it has 6 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 Grand Caravan traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 96,000 miles, and 5% 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.