2011 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 17th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (54 complaints, 69%), typically at around 63,862 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 78owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 54 | 69% | 63,862 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 18% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 15% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | 63,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 4% | 52,069 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 54,569 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 83,958 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 75,235 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 50,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 280,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 3,844 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Dodge Caravan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Dodge Caravan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. Her father inspected under the hood and discovered that the wiring within the fuse box was melting due to the fuel pump relay. The contact went to an independent mechanic where she…
Fuel pump relay faulty resulting in hesitation stalling while in motion or inability it start while stationary.
Not starting , stalls, they said the tipm 1500.00 repair. Safety issue.
Sliding doors will open automatically as i'm driving. Heater stays stuck on on. While driving the van will shut off. Its a safety issue when i have 4 small children in the van with me.
While coming to a red light the engine just stop without warning. The vehicle will not start after several attempts.
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2010 Caravan · 2012 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 54 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2011 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.