2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 530 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. That ranks 10th out of 26 Grand Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (332 complaints, 63%), typically at around 84,508 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 17 fires, 17 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 530owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Dodge Grand 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 | 332 | 63% | 84,508 | “fuel pump” (24%) | $1,500 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 127 | 24% | 86,672 | “fuel pump” (61%) | $1,700 |
| Engine problems | 92 | 17% | 90,000 | “fuel pump” (24%) | — |
| Power Train | 43 | 8% | 63,650 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 40 | 8% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 26 | 5% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 25 | 5% | 73,600 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 4% | 74,788 | — | — |
| Structure | 19 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 15 | 3% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 3% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 2% | 179,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | 2% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 1% | 51,331 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 1% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 1% | 9,700 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | 59,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 38,003 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | 105,703 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 34,200 | — | — |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:column
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment (PE19014) — opened Sep 9, 2019, closed Feb 25, 2026.
- 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 owned a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unoccupied, the front driverâs side of the vehicle near the driverâs door caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. No fire or police report was filed. The front driverâs…
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.
Motor problems and transmission problems, so canât use the cruise control.
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…
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.
Other Dodge Grand Caravan years
← 2010 Grand Caravan · 2012 Grand Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 20 | 1 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 271 | 4 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 414 | 3 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 1,002 | 6 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 281 | 4 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 359 | 5 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 471 | 4 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 584 | 6 |
| 2011 | 530 | 4 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 869 | 6 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 544 | 7 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 1,293 | 8 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 182 | 2 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 284 | 3 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 995 | 5 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 116 | 1 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 219 | 2 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 290 | 5 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 298 | 3 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 442 | 5 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 432 | 3 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 559 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 583 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1,157 | 9 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 108 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 332 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan model years, the 2011 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.