2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about electrical system. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
79
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Median mileage
128,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 49 of 79 complaints (62%).
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (26) and engine (23) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 128,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 0 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury.
  • The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 10th of 16 Dodge Grand Caravan model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 28% fewer complaints than the 2010 model year (109).

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems by category

  • Electrical System
    49 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    26 complaints
  • Engine
    23 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system46
Engine22
Fuel/propulsion system22
Unknown or other7
Power train5
Service brakes4
Vehicle speed control4
Electronic stability control (esc)3

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k10k–30k330k–60k760k–100k16100k–150k17150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints that list mileage.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (4)

  • Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

    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.

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

  • Recall 17V376000Jun 13, 2017209,135 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    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.

    Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.

  • Recall 14V234000May 7, 2014644,757 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    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.

    Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

    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 launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

  • Recall 11V315000Jun 8, 201111,096 vehicles
    STEERING:COLUMN

    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.

    Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE19014Opened Sep 9, 2019Closed Feb 25, 2026

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments in…

  • DP14004Opened Sep 25, 2014Closed Jul 24, 2015

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

    In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to…

Recent 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Apr 23, 2026200,000 miMNFireTowedElectrical System
    The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unoccupied, the front driver’s side of the vehicle near the driver’s door caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. No fire or police report was filed. The front driver’s side of the vehicle was consumed by the fire. The contact believed the failure was due to an electrical malfunction located in the driver's door that caused the fire. The dealer was…
    NHTSA complaint #11733269 · source
  2. Filed Oct 10, 2025125,000 miNYElectrical System
    Odometer Fraud. The contact stated that while considering purchasing a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, the odometer mileage was 101,000 but the registration information indicated that in 2022 the odometer mileage was 125,000. The vehicle was a private sale.
    NHTSA complaint #11692544 · source
  3. Filed May 23, 2025130,000 miOKEngineSteering
    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump was replaced. The contact stated that several months later, while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where…
    NHTSA complaint #11662837 · source
  4. Filed Feb 8, 2025KSOther / Unknown
    The manufacture date is after the expiration date for example the manufacturer date is 2024/07/15 The expiration date is 2024/07/12 Both car seats that I have are this way along with the bases.
    NHTSA complaint #11641518 · source
  5. Filed Jun 28, 2024CAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    V51 recall cause problems with power control module. Poor fuel economy Trouble starting/ restarting Engine not receiving power
    NHTSA complaint #11597511 · source
  6. Filed Jun 26, 2024CAElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrumental panel became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
    NHTSA complaint #11597035 · source
  7. Filed Jun 18, 2024160,000 miFLElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the engine turned over, but the vehicle failed to start. The contact became aware that the jumper ends were burned. There was no fuel entering the engine. The contact stated that the silicon on the relays needed to be replaced and the fuel pump had failed. Additionally, the driver's side window became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle…
    NHTSA complaint #11595037 · source
  8. Filed Apr 23, 2024300,000 miOKFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as battery failure due to extended use of the fuel pump. The contact stated that the fuse had to be unplugged for the fuel pump to shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not…
    NHTSA complaint #11584717 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology