2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 530 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (48% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2025
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 530 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 of the vehicle was consumed by the fire. The contact believed the failure was due to an electrical malfunction located in the driver's door that caused the fire. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2026
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2025
“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.”Owner report · Other/I Am Not Sure · Feb 2025
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“V51 recall cause problems with power control module. Poor fuel economy Trouble starting/ restarting Engine not receiving power”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2024
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as battery failure due to extended use of the fuel pump. The contact stated that the fuse had to be unplugged for the fuel pump to shut off. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2024
“Dealership still cannot pinpoint exactly what is wrong but the car does not start. One time it'll start and the next it won't. It's actually left me stranded in the cold because that seems to be the only time it won't start. It's happened to many other grand caravan owners too. No mechanic I've taken it to can solve the problem I've spent so much money replacing parts on this car.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2024
“Vehicle randomly dies completely like no battery connected either while parked or in motion. Then after a few moments vehicle starts like nothing is wrong. No codes no warning.”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2023
“My van caught fire. Randomly after not being driven for more than 15 hours. The investigator says it is believed to be the inverter in the back drivers side panel under the cup holders which short circuited and caught fire which engulfed my entire vehicle in a mater if 40 minutes while waiting for the fire department to arrive. The van is obviously a goner. Burnt to a crisp along with all of our DeWalt power tools batteries fishing poles tackle chainsaw and 4 brand new car seats that were just purchased with the last 2 months. Along with cracking all the windows on that side of my home due to the heat from the blaze...”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrumental panel became inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the alternator was burned and needed to be replaced. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,938.”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2023
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 17 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 530 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most complained-about area is electrical system (48% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 82,150 miles or less.
Does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.