2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.

20102012
Complaints
820
Crashes
9
Fires
21
Injuries
21
Fatalities
1
Recalls
4

Worst 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1326 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:93,878 mi
Fires:12
#2127 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:95,317 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#392 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:95,078 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Electrical Faults
326
complaints
Crashes
Fires
12
Avg Miles
93,878
Fuel System
127
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,317
Engine Problems
92
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
95,078
Transmission / Drivetrain
41
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,410
Electronic Stability Control
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
119,421
Brakes
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
75,807
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
64,077
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,150
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
86,289
Structure:Body:Door
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,908
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,379
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,625
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,606
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
178,800
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,859
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring:Relays/Solenoids
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~865,074 vehicles.

25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~86 affected

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

17V376000Air Bags:frontal
~209,135 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.

14V234000Electrical System
~644,757 affected

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 experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

11V315000Steering:column
~11,096 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has 820 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 326 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (326 complaints, avg 93,878 mi); Fuel System (127 complaints, avg 95,317 mi); Engine Problems (92 complaints, avg 95,078 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 Grand Caravan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,527 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 Grand Caravan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan include 9 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 1 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 865,074 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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