Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 870 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V396000 Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V373000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V234000 Vent Window Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V055000 Rear Axle may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V139000 IGNITION SWITCH NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 550 complaints
- Air Bags 144 complaints
- Engine 137 complaints
- Service Brakes 70 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Unknown or Other 61 complaints
Of the 870 complaints on file, 20 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 870 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan exhibits below-average reliability with notable issues in its electrical system and air bags, supported by a high number of complaints. The recall and complaint data suggest persistent problems with core vehicle systems, affecting long-term reliability. However, the absence of precise failure mileages limits detailed projections.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspections
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotations
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition issues
- Airbag warning light
- Overheating in vent windows
- Unexpected stalling
- Loose steering wheel emblem
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.