2011 Dodge Caravan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2011 Dodge Caravan has a complaint index of 42, ranking 8th-worst out of 13 model years, and carries a Good verdict relative to other Caravan years. Electrical System issues dominate with 54 complaints (69% share) at a median 64,000 miles, but no recalls are listed for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 42/100
- #8 of 13 Caravan years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 78
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2011 Dodge Caravan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System54 (69%)
- Engine16 (21%)
- Fuel System14 (18%)
- Brakes12 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (6%)
- Airbags3 (4%)
- Other3 (4%)
- Steering3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (1%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine or vehicle randomly failing to start, sometimes requiring several attempts or a tow.
- The check engine light turns on and off repeatedly alongside intermittent no-start conditions.
- Windows have been reported rolling down on their own and sliding doors opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is locked.
- The vehicle has stalled unexpectedly while idling at a stop sign, with dealers pointing to the TIPM (totally integrated power module) needing replacement.
- A front tire reportedly blew out while driving, leading to a crash into a wall.
- Brakes have smoked and smelled like burning despite repeated rotor and pad replacements.
2011 Dodge Caravan recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 compared with other Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Dodge Caravan reliable?
- Compared to other Caravan model years, the 2011 has a complaint index of 42 and ranks 8th-worst out of 13 years, earning a Good verdict relative to the rest of the lineup.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Dodge Caravan?
- Electrical System complaints dominate, accounting for 54 of 78 total complaints (69% share), with a median failure mileage of 64,000 miles.
- Does the 2011 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2011 model year, though some owners report delays getting parts for recalls tied to nearby model years like 2012 and 2013.
- How does the 2011 Caravan compare to other years?
- The 2011 (complaint index 42) is far better than the worst years like 2005 (100) and 2008 (92), but not as strong as 2014, which has the lowest index at 17 and a Best verdict.