How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Dodge Caravan?

NHTSA lists 54 electrical system complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 69% of all 78 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years shown.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Caravan electrical system?

Owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign number 14v234000 for the electrical system, but several owners report the repair part was unavailable for an extended period. No related recall entries are listed in this dataset.

What mileage do electrical failures typically occur at on the 2011 Caravan?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 64,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Caravan electrical issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported electrical system complaints for the 2011 model year.

How does the 2011 Caravan compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 model year's 69% share of electrical complaints is higher than 2010 (49%), 2012 (54%), 2013 (53%), 2014 (35%), 2015 (17%), and 2016 (50%).

2011 Dodge Caravan Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 54 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Caravan, making up 69% of all 78 complaints filed for this model year. The median mileage at failure was 64,000 miles, with one reported fire and one injury.

Electrical System complaints: 54; 69% of 78
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 64,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicle intermittently fails to start, sometimes requiring multiple attempts or a tow, even after the battery was replaced.
Vehicle stalls without warning while driving at highway speed, in one case linked to alternator and PCM failure at 63,724 miles.
Check engine light cycles on and off repeatedly alongside intermittent no-start conditions.
Windows have rolled down and sliding doors have opened on their own without driver input.
Multiple owners describe waiting for recall campaign number 14v234000 to be repaired, but say the needed part was unavailable for an extended period.

When 2011 Dodge Caravan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2014, latest Dec 14, 2018.

54 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2014 to Dec 2018; peak Jan 2015 (8).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201084 (49%)
201154 (69%)
201247 (54%)
201316 (53%)
20147 (35%)
20154 (17%)
20161 (50%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2011 Dodge Caravan?: NHTSA lists 54 electrical system complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 69% of all 78 complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years shown.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Caravan electrical system?: Owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign number 14v234000 for the electrical system, but several owners report the repair part was unavailable for an extended period. No related recall entries are listed in this dataset.
What mileage do electrical failures typically occur at on the 2011 Caravan?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 64,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Caravan electrical issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported electrical system complaints for the 2011 model year.
How does the 2011 Caravan compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 model year's 69% share of electrical complaints is higher than 2010 (49%), 2012 (54%), 2013 (53%), 2014 (35%), 2015 (17%), and 2016 (50%).