repaired · 2026 Q3
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NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2011 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 530 owner complaints about the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-376 the manufacturer reports only 53% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has problems
530 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
332Electrical system15 crash/fire/injury
127Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
92Engine4 crash/fire/injury
43Power train
26Electronic stability control (ESC)
25Service brakes
19Structure
19Air bags
15Steering
8115 other systems9 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 332 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 127 | 2 |
| Engine | 92 | 4 |
| Power train | 43 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 26 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 1 |
| Structure | 19 | 5 |
| Air bags | 19 | 6 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 81 | 9 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
no report yet
Steering: column
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,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 220 electrical system complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
12under 30k miles153under 100k miles67100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Electrical system
35 owners mentioned a cost$1,100median
Middle half: $650 – $1,200
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Grand Caravan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Caravan median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan safety ratings
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
In owners' words
What Grand Caravan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unoccupied, the front driver’s side of the vehicle near the driver’s door caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. No fire or police report was filed. The front driver’s side…
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.
V51 recall cause problems with power control module. Poor fuel economy Trouble starting/ restarting Engine not receiving power
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