2011 Dodge Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (33) · Fuel/Propulsion System (11) · Engine (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Dodge Caravan model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
48 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (117)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Engine 2025-03-20 · 103617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
starter - engine
Seats 2024-11-27 · 9100456 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incoming vehicles with deployed active head rest (ahr) should have a through enquiry. if there is no broken pieces or electrical failure, direction to reset the ahr following the procedure.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 117 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-08-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump“the contact owns a 2011 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. her father inspected under the hood and discovered that the wiring within the fuse box was melting due to the fuel pump relay. the contact went to an independent mechanic where she purchased jump wire cables and fuses. her father repaired …”
2019-03-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump relay faulty resulting in hesitation stalling while in motion or inability it start while stationary.…”
2019-02-09 · Unknown Or Other · 87,000 mi“not starting , stalls, they said the tipm 1500.00 repair. safety issue.…”
2018-12-14 · Electrical System“sliding doors will open automatically as i'm driving. heater stays stuck on on. while driving the van will shut off. its a safety issue when i have 4 small children in the van with me.…”
2018-08-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 99,158 mi“while coming to a red light the engine just stop without warning. the vehicle will not start after several attempts.…”
2018-07-11 · Electrical System“the tipn is bad. we have several dodge caravans that have the same issue.…”
2018-06-19 · Service Brakes · 35,000 mi“i bought this minivan in 2011. i do not drive much so it currently has less than 35,000 miles on it. nonetheless, i have had to replace the brakes and rotors 4 times (maybe 5) since i have owned it. i just had them replaced again in november, and yet 7 months later, i have to do it again. i have only put some 3,000 miles on it since the last replac…”
2018-06-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 280,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caravan. while driving unknown speeds with the air conditioner and radio operating, the abs and battery warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to covert chrysler dodge jeep ram (8107 research blvd, austin, tx 78758, (512) 371-6863), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle wa…”
2018-05-17 · Unknown Or Other“rear a/c evaporator is bad, needing replaced. vehicle has 57000 miles.…”
2018-01-23 · Electrical System · 35 mi“after driving at highway speeds for 2 hours, when returning home and shutting off the engine, i heard whirling noises coming from my fuel tank. upon moving the vehicle, 30 minutes later, the van experienced a rough start. the following morning, the battery was dead. after jumping off the vehicle, it ran smoothly but i am concerned this will happen …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.