2011 Dodge Caravan: problems, recalls and reliability

“My vechile was not turning we tried to turn it on several time and it gives us a clicking sound and then a fuel sensor indicated . Which it has gas I don't know what wrong with it.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 2017

“The van is having problems starting up it's like the starter is not getting enough fuel and my thermometer just went out one day my van would not work. I got home from work went in the house cam e back out to go to other store and the remote wouldn't work the vehicle I replaced the battery and it still didn't work so messed around with the fuse box and and after I done that it started right up I also had to bypass the tipm so that the van would start properly and not make my starter stick”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2017

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle shook and a grinding noise was heard. The contact smelled a burning rubber odor when attempting to apply the brakes. The vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure occurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the carmax dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, tipm, alternator, and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2017

“All of sudden the the engine fails to run after I hit the switch to the cranking position. After multiple attempts the engine will run. This happens a multitude of times. I'm afraid the engine will stop all together and I can get stranded in the middle of nowhere. I've had the cam sensor changed, but the problem keeps going. Need help asap. I use my van to commute back and forth to my job. Help, please!”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2017

“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caravan. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost acceleration, the contact coasted to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and attempted to start the engine. The engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2017

“I replaced a fuel pump because my van would start only after excessive cranks and then would not stay started. After replacing unit, the problem came back the very next day. My mechanic was stumped so he went on line to find out that this problem is associated with the tipm module. The same problem that other dodges have and is covered under a recall, this van is not under such a recall, yet has the same symptoms. I would like to know why? This is a danger to my wife and kids. The fuel pump relay which is the problem could stop at any time while the car is being driven and cause a serious accident. Please, do something so that people can be safe while driving this car! *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2016

“Van has shut off several times while in motion. Once while idle at a stop light. I spoke with a mechanic who told me it was the key fob. I changed to my spare key to see if this made any difference but the van shut off twice since then. There is a recall for this issue on the 2010 models but not 2011. This needs to be looked at asap. Luckily there has not been any traffic behind me when it has stopped while driving. I have 2 young children and this is a major safety concern. Does someone have to be seriously injured or killed before the recall gets extended to 2011 vehicles?”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2016