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moderate 577 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Of the 577 electrical complaints filed for the 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
Of the 11 model years of Dodge Grand Caravan we track for electrical problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 577.
Electrical accounts for 56% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge grand caravan. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags and electrical system; however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The NHTSA…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
While driving the car, the engine shuts off unexpectedly and we lose power steering and brakes. We have to coast to a stop, put it back in park and restart engine and proceed. This happens with no predictability which makes this dangerous. The times that it has happened, the roads have been wet or snow covered. It has also happened on dry roads. Traveling at a high rate of speed makes this a…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that he had to wiggle the key in order to get the radio and HVAC to work. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge grand caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the radio, air conditioner, and power windows failed to function. In addition, the warning lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part…
Ignition switch became "loose" started to have trouble with the switch being inoperable - could not start the van with the switch. A couple times the vehicle turned off while idling to warm up. *tr
Since 2013 my Dodge grand caravan has failed to start on numerous occasions. It will work ok when suddenly you turn the key and the dash lights come on but the engine will not turn over. A Dodge dealer changed the battery but the problem has persisted. Sometimes you can turn the key to on shift into drive and back into park and it will start. Sometimes you can shift into neutral and it will…
Driving on interstate I-90 when I lost power to wipers,turn signals,radio,power windows. I took the van back to the Dodge dealer since they had fixed the wireless ignition module under a recall notice in august of 2010. I was told to touch the key and the power would return which it did do.I was also told that the problem of the key turning off the engine was fixed under the recall but they now…
Beginning september 2017 to december 2017 (present): multiple issues related to electrical: (1) engine stalled while driving at 30 MPH (city street, driving straight), and lost power steering and brakes; (2) electrical system warning light has been coming on from september 2017 to december 2017 (present). Light often comes on when power window buttons are pressed; battery has been checked;…
I have had my 2010 Dodge grand caravan for 1 year. First the alternator went out then the key module then the transmission then the shifting harnesses cable and now the lights keep blinking on and off and the van feels like it has no power the battery was just changed a month ago. This has been the worst vehicle ever and we are scared that it is going to cause a deadly accident. The vehicle gets…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 577 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 340 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 58,000 and 112,000 miles, with the median around 84,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 58,000; a quarter make it past 112,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.