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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 132 repairs.
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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

Engine not specified

8000 mi modified speed control 

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

60340 mi The van was getting poor gas mileage and smelled like rotten eggs from the exhaust when accelerating more heavily. The rear oxygen sensor was clogged and replaced. 
60860 mi Exhaust system 
89700 mi

US $495
Water Pump went out, Replaced water pump and also replaced timing belt at the same time Water Pump went out, Replaced water pump and also replaced timing belt at the same time 
31000 mi Had to change lifters after making a ticking noise . covered under warranty ignition module--car kept stalling changed key fob module three times before they fixed the module with a modified version 
35340 mi Got check engine light on and off in the past month. Took it to a garage. Was told they got an error code 1207 but couldn't figure out what's the exact reason. It's been in the off status for ~2 weeks but I think it'll be back. 
8700 mi

US $50
Van has shut off twice randomly while driving. Dealership has been unable to diagnose, recreate, or fix issue.  
12000 mi Minivan was turning off randomly while driving (per recall). After 6 months with this issue, Chrysler finally fixed it after the dealer owner intervened. Recall not official until mid-July 
71000 mi

US $200
Radiator/heat exchange hose broke 
13000 mi

US $50
Frayed ignition wire under intake manifold was shorting 2 cylinders. Repaired frayed wires and rerouted to prevent rubbing. 
66000 mi

US $180
replaced valvetrain under warranty 
86000 mi Replaced rocker arms for.the second time under warranty 
87000 mi

US $100
Repair the main wiring harness bundle. It rubs hot boss on trans.Many wire on btm fray or crack insulate. Splice 8 wires.Made hanger keep off trans. #5 for this. Dealer 1 "cant find" 9x.dlr 2 "move wire eng stall" 1 time.dlr 1 sux. 2 good! 
120000 mi

US $100
Replaced both O2 sensors. 

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

51000 mi

US $35
Plastic Y over exhaust cross over cracked and spraying coolant. Bought aftermarket Y, heater hose and 3 hose clamps plus 1 gal of coolant for $35 instead of $90 for OEM assembly. Did repair myself. 
119000 mi The belt drive tensioner was making a whining noise and was replaced. 
153000 mi

US $107
Leaking fluid replaced valve cover gaskets, both heads 
163000 mi

US $120
Car ran rough 
70000 mi

US $93
Replaced EGR valve 
21080 mi Muffler 
81700 mi

US $190
EGR valve failed 
76000 mi Upper and lower oil pan gasket leak 

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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

94860 mi

C $200
key stuck in ignition 
95480 mi

C $200
Exhaust gas recircutlation control circuit engine light. Gate sensor displaying gate is open even though it is closed. 
91760 mi

C $40
Replaced lower metal coolant pipe showing signs of corrosion before going away on 5,000km trip 
1240 mi Ignition coil pack replaced under warranty. 
18600 mi Replaced PCV valve 
13020 mi Exhaust leak 
50040 mi

C $220
Many alarm lights came on. Replaced Pcv valve. Car runs ok. 
220720 mi

C $400
change muffler  
223200 mi

C $300
egr valve changed problem still there 
42160 mi

C $120
Thermostat 
86800 mi

C $1500
Engine was only running on 4cyl. 
214520 mi

C $1200
Coolant pipe was rusted. Replaced. Oil pan was leaking. Replaced oil pan and gasket. Catalytic converter needed to be changed because the wrong one was installed. O2 sensors needed to be changed to get engine light off and the sensors wouldnt fit in the aftermarket converter. 
238700 mi

C $1100
Exhaust had a hole in it. 

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