Complaints
112
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2011 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#153 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:102,633 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:77,380 mi
#312 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:84,223 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 53 | — | 1 | 102,633 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | — | 77,380 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 84,223 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 67,525 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 56,400 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
53
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,633
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,380
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,223
Electronic Stability Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,525
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,400
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2011 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2011 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Dodge Caravan has 112 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 53 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (53 complaints, avg 102,633 mi); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 77,380 mi); Fuel System (12 complaints, avg 84,223 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,423 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caravan include 1 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2011 Dodge Caravan as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2011 Dodge Caravan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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