2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

137Engine complaints

15.8%Of all 866 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM536 · 61.9%

AIR BAGS141 · 16.3%

ENGINE137 · 15.8%

SERVICE BRAKES70 · 8.1%

STEERING64 · 7.4%

Share of the 866 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“JAN 31, 2:00PM I PARKED THE VEHICLE TO PICK MY SON UP FROM PRE-SCHOOL. AFTER SECURING MY CHILDREN TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CAR SEATS, I BUCKLED…”NHTSA complaint 10498058 — filed 02/13/2013

“PRIOR TO 9/6/2012, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR WHAT THE DEALER SAID NO REASON. THEN ON 9/6/2012, VAN BROKE AND WOULD NOT START. IT APPEARED…”NHTSA complaint 10475162 — filed 09/12/2012

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan: 137 of 866 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?

866 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.