2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
820
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
The 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 820 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (326 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (127 complaints), and Engine (92 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 865,160 vehicles.
Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
| 86 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
| 86 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
View full details →Recall 17V376000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 209,135 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
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...
View full details →Recall 14V234000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 644,757 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
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...
View full details →Recall 11V315000 — STEERING:COLUMN
| 11,096 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
820 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Motor problems and transmission problems, so can’t use the cruise control.
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, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where a power steering flush was performed; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic replaced the steering pump, which seemed to correct the failure. The contact then stated that the whining sound returned without warning. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the valves inside the engine connected to the fuel injector were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the diagnostic tests, the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
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, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where a power steering flush was performed; however, the failure persisted. The mechanic replaced the steering pump, which seemed to correct the failure. The contact then stated that the whining sound returned without warning. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the valves inside the engine connected to the fuel injector were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that after the diagnostic tests, the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9100226 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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 the Mopar...
70729 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Warranty Bulletin D-20-22 (X92) Active Head Restraint - Select 2011 Dodge Journey (JC), Dodge Avenger/Chrysler 200 (JS), Dodge Nitro (KA), Jeep Liberty (KK), Jeep Compass/Jeep Patriot (MK), Dodge Caliber (PM), Dodge Caravan (RT), Dodge Durango (WD), Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
SB-1234 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
08-046-14REV.B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
24-004-14 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the HVAC Module with new software. Customers may experience the following condition: ? HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting. Updating the HVAC software will correct this condition.
CSN-L-41 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
DODGE: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER SENSE CIRCUIT MAY FAIL, INTERNALLY, ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN POWER DOWN STRATEGY. *PE
CSN-L-41 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER SENSE CIRCUIT MAY FAIL, INTERNALLY, ON POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR IN POWER DOWN STRATEGY. *PE
21-001-11 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
CHRYSLER: TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER PLATE IS LOOSE LEADING TO A KNOCKING OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
- 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 378 complaints
- 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 273 complaints
- 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 1,962 complaints
- 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 797 complaints
- 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 1,307 complaints
- 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (current)
- 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 813 complaints
- 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 653 complaints
- 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 474 complaints
- 2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 342 complaints
- 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 1,209 complaints
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- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints
- DODGE JOURNEY — 7,849 total complaints