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#BS-2011-DODCAR-D2B5

2011 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 112 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
112
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Recalls
0
TSBs
117
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 112 complaints, 1 crashes, 3 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

53 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
17
30–60K
35
60–90K
11
90–120K
4
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (35 reports) • Median: 65K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (53 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical53 (47%)
Engine14 (13%)
Fuel System13 (12%)
Stability Control6 (5%)
Drivetrain5 (4%)
Brakes5 (4%)
Steering3 (3%)
Airbags3 (3%)

2011 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Caravan, with 53 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Caravan, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Caravan, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Caravan, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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14
54
15
10
16
16
17
10
18
2
19
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 112 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Dodge Caravan is related to the electrical, with 53 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 2011 Dodge Caravan has 112 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2011 Dodge Caravan according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 76 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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