2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (179) · Fuel/Propulsion System (111) · Engine (34)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
381 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal 2017-06-13 · campaign 17V376000 · 209,135 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2014-05-07 · campaign 14V234000 · 644,757 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Steering:column 2011-06-08 · campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (86)
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.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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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
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-02-22 · 9003357A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-02-22 · 9003357a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Back Over Prevention 2023-02-14 · 9003357 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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What owners report
2026-04-23 · Electrical System · 200,000 mi · 🔥 fire“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…”
2025-10-10 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 125,000 mi“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.…”
2025-10-01 · Vehicle Speed Control“motor problems and transmission problems, so can’t use the cruise control.…”
2025-05-23 · Steering · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump was replaced. the contact stated that several months later, while driving 65 mph, t…”
2025-02-08 · Other/I Am Not Sure“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. …”
2024-06-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“v51 recall cause problems with power control module. poor fuel economy trouble starting/ restarting engine not receiving power…”
2024-06-26 · Electrical System“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. t…”
2024-06-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the engine turned over, but the vehicle failed to start. the contact became aware that the jumper ends were burned. there was no fuel entering the engine. the contact stated that the silicon on the relays needed to be replaced and the fuel pump had failed. additionally, the driver…”
2024-04-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump · 300,000 mi“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 …”
2024-04-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.