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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2D4RN4DE1AR478296 · Checked Oct 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 26

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2D4RN4DE1AR•••••• 2010 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN

This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2010 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN build (26 vs 9).

26on this build
803on the model
93builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reported Electrical System 17 Air Bags 7 Service Brakes 3 Steering 3

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Electrical System fire Feb 2019
The contact owns a 2010 dodge grand caravan. While the vehicle was in a parking lot, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact rolled the windows down and noticed smoke coming from the driver's side window switch panel. The contact stated that the window…
Steering crash Dec 2014
Driving on interstate using cruise control. Steering column refused to respond when attempting to steer the van with the curve in the road. Van drove off road onto embankment and flipped over. The van was totaled. Suffered a concussion and damage to back and elbow from impact.…
Air Bags crash May 2012
Major front end crash air bag did deploy? $12,900 damage. My son was diving. On 2/6/2013 another front end crash $10,500 damage air bag did not deploy. I was diving, now I am concern. Sent a e-mail complaint to dodge? Very general response to my complaint, I could see their were…
Unknown Or Other Jul 2021
The engine stops running while driving, leaving you in the middle of driving, unable to turn or drive safely. You have to put it into drive and restart the car. It happens without notice while driving, and you must restart multiple times during a trip to work or wherever you're…
Service Brakes Apr 2013
We had a very loud scraping noise coming from our rear drive side tire. At first it was when you applied the brakes but it quickly be came constant. We called the dealer and the quickest we could get in was 4/30/13. The dealer let us know that the rear caliper saddle ceased and…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2D4RN4DE1AR478296 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.