2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Structure Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Structure Issues in the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

1 structure complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structure Complaints

#10521533 |
WHILE OPENING THE BACK DOOR OF THE MINIVAN, I NOTICED A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE AND SON BOTH NOTICED IT A FEW MINUTES PRIOR TO ME OPENING THE DOOR. ABOUT 15 SECONDS AFTER I HAD OPENED IT, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THE ENTIRE GAS STRUT EXPLODED AT THE BASE AND SENT BROKEN PIECES FLYING ABOUT 15 FT INTO THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS HOLDING THE DOOR AT THE TIME AND THE FULL WEIGHT OBVIOUSLY WAS THEN UPON ME. UPON RESEARCHING THIS A BIT I NOTICED THAT SEVERAL MAJOR CAR MANUFACTURERS HAD ISSUED RECALLS BUT APPARENTLY DODGE HAS NOT YET. WELL I'M REPORTING THAT OUR 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND HAS THE STABILUS GAS STRUTS. I HONESTLY HOPE NO ONE GETS INJURED AND THANKFUL THAT WE WERE LUCKY IN THIS INSTANCE. HAD IT BEEN MY WIFE NOT HOLDING THE...

Other 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Problem Areas

Electrical System 326 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 127 complaints Engine 92 complaints Power Train 41 complaints Unknown Or Other 40 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 26 complaints Service Brakes 25 complaints Air Bags 19 complaints Steering 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints Structurebodydoor 12 complaints Visibilitywiper 10 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringrelayssolenoids 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Otheri Am Not Sure 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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