2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 127 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,672 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (61% of reports).
- 127fuel/propulsion system complaints
- 86,672median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 78 of 127 complaints (61%)
- Integrated power: mentioned in 10 of 127 complaints (8%)
- Faulty TIPM: mentioned in 9 of 127 complaints (7%)
- Won start: mentioned in 9 of 127 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan at $1,700, and half of them between $1,300 and $1,800.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 100 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 127 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | — |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 12 | 5% | 49,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 8 | 3% | 46,925 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 12 | 3% | 81,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 26 | 3% | 59,250 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 84,300 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 11 | 3% | 61,339 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 39 | 8% | 101,500 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 68 | 12% | 108,616 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 127 | 24% | 86,672 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 19 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 11 | 2% | 85,838 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 14 | 1% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 41 | 23% | 88,000 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 28 | 10% | 105,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 41 | 4% | 114,000 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 25 | 22% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 157,500 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 108,000 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 144,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 2 | 0% | 242,500 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 178,282 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 4 | 1% | 104,233 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
V51 recall cause problems with power control module. Poor fuel economy Trouble starting/ restarting Engine not receiving power
Dealership still cannot pinpoint exactly what is wrong but the car does not start. One time itâll start and the next it wonât. Itâs actually left me stranded in the cold because that seems to be the only time it wonât start. Itâs happened to many other grand caravan owners too. No…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Dodge Grand Caravans have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 127 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan (24% 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,672 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,300 and $1,800), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 78 of 127 complaints, followed by “integrated power” (10).
Other 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
- Electrical System problems (332)
- Engine problems (92)
See all 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems or fuel/propulsion system problems across all Grand Caravan years.