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RT platform

2010 Dodge Caravan — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Caravan 3.3L.

Body VANEngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2010 Dodge Caravan 3.3L is a VAN riding the RT platform, powered by a 3.3-liter engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and rated at 17/24/19 mpg EPA. Routine service calls for 5 quarts of oil with the filter, using 5W-20 or 5W-30 API viscosity. In the broader 1990-2017 complaint record, this model year logged 1,038 owner complaints and eight recalls, with the Electrical System cited as the top concern — placing it well below the 1996 peak of 1,647 complaints but far above the 2017 low of one, marking it as a mid-to-high-complaint year rather than the worst in the lineage.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2004 1993 1992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04105409AE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-65R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	04105409AE
Engine air filter	04891713AB
Spark plug	SP303917AC alt SZFR5LP13G
Battery	BB34F101AA alt 04727475AD
Front wiper blades	68028442AA alt 68125735AA
Thermostat	68273161AA alt 04892307AA
Cabin air filter	68606188AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	202.4 in
Overall width	76.8 in
Overall height	68.9 in
Wheelbase	121.3 in
Curb weight	4321 lb
Track (front / rear)	65.4 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API · 5W-30 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	21 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.53-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	10,900-14,700 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Front A/C only, 1.75; front and rear A.C, 2.44. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	Front A/C only, 4.05; front and rear A/C, 5.07. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-198 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	125 ft-lbs / 74 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.097 in / 0.463 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.107 in / 0.482 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.04 in / 0.409 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

5 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2010 Dodge Caravan falls within a generation where complaints fell from 118 in 2009 to 78 in 2011, and recalls dropped from 2 to 0 over the same period. For 2010 the federal record lists 328 complaints under Electrical System, 128 under Electrical System, Air Bags, and separate counts of 46 complaints involving Engine and 44 complaints involving Electrical System,Engine. Recalls for the 2010 model are not recorded in the provided data, but the surrounding years show a consistent decline in both complaint volume and recall frequency after the early‑2000s peak. The 2010 year includes 28 crash‑related complaints and 19 fire‑related complaints, figures that remain modest compared with earlier peaks. The data does not specify a root cause for these electrical complaints, indicating that the reported numbers reflect reporting volume rather than a confirmed defect. Therefore, while the 2010 Caravan is not experiencing a resurgence of safety‑critical issues, buyers should ensure that any reported electrical faults have been remedied before purchase.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,038

Owner complaints

28 involved a crash · 19 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,038 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System328

Electrical System,Air Bags128

Engine46

Electrical System,Engine44

Service Brakes44

Unknown Or Other36

Engine & Engine Cooling26

Exterior Lighting23

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V396000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 07/07/2020

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact…

14V234000Electrical SystemReported 07/05/2014

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 92 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
108463	2025-11-18	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464	2025-11-17	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100196	2023-07-27	Equipment	Lubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 34 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter RT-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04105409AE Engine air filter 04891713AB Spark plug SP303917AC Battery BB34F101AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Caravan 3.3L take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Caravan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.3L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.