2011 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems

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What owners say

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Filed Dec 14, 2022151,000 miNCEngine

   The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that an…

   NHTSA complaint #11497387 · source
7. 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
8. Filed Apr 14, 2022200,000 miMOEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road, where he successfully restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been…

   NHTSA complaint #11460756 · source
9. Filed Nov 19, 2021ALBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   My car was fine until one day in rain the whole dash and radio shut off and came back on repeatedly, spedometer bouncing each time. Took it to dealer/JDByrider and "they dont know prob/happens all the time" w a very "oh well" attitude. They did nothing. I called again when car ALSO started shutting completely off at long red lights. I was told next appt available would be 23 days! Thats still 4 days away. NOW in addition to dash/radio/spedometer problem the van doesnt just…

   NHTSA complaint #11441091 · source
10. Filed Sep 6, 2021MIElectrical SystemEngine

    Battery light turned on and vehicle immediately shut off. Got car jump to make it home and all electrical components went hay wire - all dash lights blinking - transmission wouldn’t not shit and accelerated by itself, headlights wouldn’t go on, windows wouldn’t go down. Dodge recalled every other car model in their line for a bad ALTERNATOR rapid failure, except Caravan, which should absolutely be included. It’s a know issue - car shouldn’t be dying while driving with under…

    NHTSA complaint #11431864 · source
11. Filed Jul 27, 2021MAEngine

    I was driving on the highway and about to increase speed from 60mph to 65mph then the vehicle shut off. I lost power steering and ability to brake I was near an exit and was able to roll into a safe spot. Vehicle would crank but not start. I contacted AAA for tow service. When AAA arrived the vehicle started. I had it towed anyway. Since the incident the vehicle starts. I am afraid to drive. I had passengers with me that night and this vehicle (engine) failure could have…

    NHTSA complaint #11426708 · source
12. Filed Jun 26, 2021MNElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    purchased van no problem mechanic gave great review following week wouldnt start mechanic said tipm is bad we had tipm rep[laced already 3 times and now its bad again this time i was with my family when van completly shut off on highway doing 70 miles a hour we have to carry a jumper battery pack with us to start van i called crysler and they informed me there is no problems with my vans tipm well thats funny google has over 45 thousand articles about these problems and…

    NHTSA complaint #11422425 · 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