2011 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical system problems

Related recalls

• 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.

What owners say

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 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Filed Apr 16, 2024ILElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Dealership still cannot pinpoint exactly what is wrong but the car does not start. One time it’ll start and the next it won’t. It’s actually left me stranded in the cold because that seems to be the only time it won’t start. It’s happened to many other grand caravan owners too. No mechanic I’ve taken it to can solve the problem I’ve spent so much money replacing parts on this car.

   NHTSA complaint #11583251 · source
7. Filed Sep 2, 2023NCBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Vehicle randomly dies completely like no battery connected either while parked or in motion. Then after a few moments vehicle starts like nothing is wrong. No codes no warning.

   NHTSA complaint #11542324 · source
8. Filed Jun 16, 2023NYFireElectrical System

   My van caught fire. Randomly after not being driven for more than 15 hours. The investigator says it is believed to be the inverter in the back drivers side panel under the cup holders which short circuited and caught fire which engulfed my entire vehicle in a mater if 40 minutes while waiting for the fire department to arrive. The van is obviously a goner. Burnt to a crisp along with all of our DeWalt power tools batteries fishing poles tackle chainsaw and 4 brand new car…

   NHTSA complaint #11527347 · source
9. Filed Jun 6, 2023CAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   The TIPM failed which caused a loss of power to the vehicle and power to the fuel pump. I was driving at approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle lost all power and the steering wheel felt locked. I was unable to turn the steering wheel as the Dodge Grand Caravan came to a quick stop as if it was out of gas. Luckily I reacted quickly and was able to avoid an accident. After approximately 10 minutes of trying to restart the vehicle and drive to a safe location the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11525717 · source
10. Filed May 10, 202399,938 miVATowedElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the alternator was burned and needed to be replaced. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of…

    NHTSA complaint #11521320 · source
11. Filed Mar 8, 2023ILElectrical System

    Hi. The heater turn on and off without me touching the button to turn it on this problem is very annoying I almost had a accident due to this annoying problem. I drive a 2011 dodge grand caravan crew. This problem started 2 months believe me is very annoying problem. Need to recall this problem fix it asap. Thanks.

    NHTSA complaint #11510819 · source
12. Filed Oct 29, 2022OHElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    This vehicle always fails to start in the colder weather. After a review of this condition. It has been found that the fuel pump relay does not send proper signal. This relay is a part of the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). When it fails to operate, the vehicle will experience long crank times. With its ignition switch style, as soon as you turn the key, the vehicle will continue to crank UNLESS you manually turn the switch all the way back to the off position. This…

    NHTSA complaint #11491408 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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