2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Structure Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
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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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
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