2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
70/100
#4 most-complained of 11 Grand Caravan years
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has a Complaint Index of 70 and ranks 4th worst out of 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 530 complaints, 4 recalls, and 17 reported fires, with Electrical System issues making up 63% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 530
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 17
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System332 (63%)
- Fuel System137 (26%)
- Engine108 (20%)
- Brakes52 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain43 (8%)
- Other42 (8%)
- Structure & Body25 (5%)
- Airbags19 (4%)
- Steering15 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers15 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report vehicles catching fire while parked, with flames coming from the dashboard, door panel, or driver's seat area.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal or rollover crashes at speeds around 35 to 40 mph, sometimes resulting in injuries or death.
- Side impact crashes triggered unexpected passenger airbag deployment even with no one seated in that position.
- Electrical fires have been linked to the AC control knob and door interior panel wiring, in some cases starting after the engine failed to start.
- One owner reported sudden loss of braking control at 15 mph before crashing into a structure.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
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 from being properly secured.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 17V376000Jun 13, 2017Airbags209,135 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Risk: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.
- NHTSA 14V234000May 7, 2014Electrical System644,757 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Risk: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2011 model a Complaint Index of 70, ranking it 4th worst among 11 model years tracked, which earns a Caution verdict relative to other Grand Caravan years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 332 of 530 complaints (63%), including 13 reported fires with a median failure mileage of 84,507 miles.
- Does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Grand Caravan covering airbag wiring chafing, a vent window switch electrical issue, a steering column pivot rivet problem, and a wheelchair retractor recall. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2011 Grand Caravan compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 70 is better than 2010 (90), 2012 (80), and 2016 (100), all rated Avoid, but worse than 2013 through 2020, which score lower and range from Caution to Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- EPA rates it at 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.