Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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).
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.
I took my vehicle in for a alignment today at Mavis Tire and was told as follows. The real axel is at .35 and it is supposed to be at .05. The mechanic said this is the reason that my tires keep wearing out on the back end of my vehicle. He also stated that he tried to fix the problem but was unable to. He stated that he was unsure why it is like that because it is not supposed to be.
At approximately 70 MPH on the highway, a loud thumping noise was heard near the passenger rear area. Vehicle was rocking back and forth and became very unstable to drive safely. Tire pressure was checked and confirmed to be at 38 PSI. However, upon observation, the tire was shaped into a oval with a marked bulge in the tread on one side of the tire. 225/65 R16 SL
Was going to pick a friend up from the airport, stopped at the gas station because the van suddenly started handling funny, and noticed 4 wheel studs were sheared off. Had to tow the vehicle to the shop.
The following has happened on three of the van's four wheels: *** incident 1 (10/7/12) *** before leaving for a road trip I stopped at a gas station to fill up and check my tire pressure (I was driving 50 MPH just prior). When I applied the tire pressure gauge, the threaded part of my TPMS valve stem cracked and tire deflated in less than one minute. *** incident 2 (1/12/15) *** my rear tire was found flat in my driveway. When I attempted to inflate the tire the threaded part of my TPMS valve stem broke off in my hand. The tire had no defect. The valve stem was the lone cause of the deflation. *** incident 3 (9/4/15) *** while driving 74 MPH the low tire pressure trouble light came on. I immediately pulled off the road. My tires did not visually appear to be low on air. Due to traffic noise I could not hear the hissing noise described in incident one. …
While my wife was traveling in a highway at approximately 50 MPH the spare wheel suspender cable broke. That caused a loud noise and a very rough ride because the spare wheel was stuck under the minivan. After dragging the spare wheel and the steel tray that support it under the minivan for approximately 200 meters, the wheel and tray eventually got loose and ended up in the middle of the highway. Incredibly as it May sound there were no other vehicles in the highway in same direction as my wife at that time and she was able to back up the minivan to a safe place, walk to the middle of the highway pick up the wheel and save it inside the minivan. Afterwards my wives continued to her destination were she parked on a very uneven street. At that moment a plastic protective cover fell off from where the spare tire used to be under the minivan. …
Driving on ny state thruway at 1 am Friday night and tire sensor light went on but no indication anything other than low tire pressure. Soon after the car makes noise we pull over to safe side of the road and see the tire is flat. This is the second time this has happened. Luckily no one was hurt and no crash. Brought car to monro as before when this happened before. Can check with them when. So the tensor broke off as before and went into the tire. Shredded the tire on the inside as before. I have to get a new tire again and new sensor. Will cost me a lot of money for inferior design and materials for the sensor. Needs to be recalled and stronger material should be used. Also a new design feature like Subaru to have a flashing light if there is a serious issue other than just low tire pressure. The Dodge just has a stay on light warning. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. While driving 70 MPH, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle drove abnormally. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over safely. When the contact exited the vehicle, she observed that the front passenger tire failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure sensor, which was connected to the stem fractured, and caused a fast flat. The tire was replaced. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 45,400. Consumer stated 2 tires have lost the collars around the valve stem due to corrosion. One tire has collar on valve stem (it is cracked) updated
Van was parked in the driveway, started washing the back drivers side tire rim on the van and the valve stem popped off and the tire completely deflated from just barely touching it with a rag!! Second tire that has done this. Two weeks ago another tire was low on air, stopped at a gas station to fill it up with air and the valve stem broke off as soon as he tried to fill it and completely deflated. We had to put a rubber valve stem into that tire. This is our family vehicle with a 9, 6, and 5 year old riding in this car. If the valve stem broke that easily it could've happened while driving down the road and we could've been in an accident where my children could've gotten hurt!
I was driving on the highway at 60 MPH, hit a large (approx 6 feet x 4 feet x 4 feet) wooden shipping crate. The crate exploded, and a board became lodged in the tire well and engine compartment. I also lost power the vehicle - the wrecker driver advised that the board appeared to have disconnected the computer wires. The crate hit on the front driver fender. The airbags did not deploy. I would think hitting something the size of the front end of a car at 60 MPH should set off the air bags.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the model year's 870 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires 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 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles, and 16% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires 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.