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2011 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 933 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
933
Crashes
10
Fires
25
Recalls
4
TSBs
203
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 933 complaints, 10 crashes, 25 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

tipm faulty will not start hard to start

141 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

tipm faulty

25 complaints • Severity 8.6/10

$X,XXX
3

premature brake wear

22 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
4

engine turns over wont start

15 complaints • Severity 8.1/10

$X,XXX
5

car wont start

11 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

380 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

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

59
0–30K
132
30–60K
211
60–90K
169
90–120K
55
120–150K
62
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (211 reports) • Median: 80K 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 (380 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical380 (41%)
Fuel System144 (15%)
Engine110 (12%)
Drivetrain46 (5%)
Other44 (5%)
Stability Control32 (3%)
Brakes31 (3%)
Airbags22 (2%)

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 380 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 144 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

20
11
15
12
27
13
79
14
215
15
125
16
104
17
111
18
106
19
55
20
32
21
14
22
13
23
11
24
5
25
1
26

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

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Recall History (4 recalls)

11V315000Jul 2011

STEERING:COLUMN

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.

14V234000Dec 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

17V376000Aug 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

25V876000Feb 2026

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP14004ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE19014ClosedOpened Sep 2019 · closed Feb 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

SEATS

This is the worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

933

Class avg

441

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 933 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the electrical, with 380 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has 933 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 25 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 688 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 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.
When was the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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