2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 23, 2026 · 92 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (24% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel pump: mentioned in 22 of 92 complaints (24%)
  • Power module: mentioned in 6 of 92 complaints (7%)
  • Failed start: mentioned in 6 of 92 complaints (7%)
  • Totally integrated: mentioned in 5 of 92 complaints (5%)

At what mileage do engine problems happen?

Based on 76 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 3%
10k–25k miles1 · 1%
25k–50k miles4 · 5%
50k–75k miles15 · 20%
75k–100k miles25 · 33%
100k–150k miles20 · 26%
150k+ miles9 · 12%

How serious are the reports?

Of 92 complaints, 4 a fire.

Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints by model year

Peak: 2010, with 137 complaints
1996: 219961997: 41998: 519981999: 32000: 1220002001: 12002: 620022003: 72004: 620042005: 242006: 1620062007: 262008: 11720082009: 422010: 13720101372011: 922012: 11920122013: 702014: 8020142015: 382016: 8320162017: 582018: 3420182019: 432020: 22020

n = 1,027 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearEngine complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2020 Grand Caravan210%83,749
2019 Grand Caravan4318%45,000
2018 Grand Caravan3413%65,110
2017 Grand Caravan5814%61,556
2016 Grand Caravan838%80,000
2015 Grand Caravan3814%101,000
2014 Grand Caravan8022%78,000
2013 Grand Caravan7015%93,000
2012 Grand Caravan11920%106,000
2011 Grand Caravan9217%90,000
2010 Grand Caravan13716%96,000
2009 Grand Caravan428%80,000
2008 Grand Caravan1179%92,000
2007 Grand Caravan2614%84,500
2006 Grand Caravan166%95,600
2005 Grand Caravan242%115,500
2004 Grand Caravan65%87,500
2003 Grand Caravan73%149,000
2002 Grand Caravan62%170,000
2001 Grand Caravan10%168,000
2000 Grand Caravan123%138,500
1999 Grand Caravan31%255,000
1998 Grand Caravan51%130,000
1997 Grand Caravan41%105,617
1996 Grand Caravan20%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2018, with 16 complaints
2012: 2201222014: 7201472015: 132015132016: 8201682017: 122017122018: 162018162019: 122019122020: 8202082021: 7202172022: 2202222023: 1202312024: 3202432025: 120251

n = 92 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists engine for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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…

Received May 23, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11662837

V51 recall cause problems with power control module. Poor fuel economy Trouble starting/ restarting Engine not receiving power

Received Jun 28, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11597511

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…

Received Jun 18, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11595037

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2011 Dodge Grand Caravans have engine problems?

No. NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about engine for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (17% of the 530 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan engine?

No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.

At what mileage do engine problems start?

The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about engine problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 22 of 92 complaints, followed by “power module” (6).

Other 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems

See all 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or engine problems across all Grand Caravan years.