Are there airbag recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Yes. Recall 17V376000 covers 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles where the driver's frontal airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the wiring harness inside the steering wheel gets chafed. Dealers inspect and, if needed, replace the wiring.

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Grand Caravan?

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 4% of the 530 total complaints filed for that year.

Did airbag problems cause crashes or injuries in the 2011 Grand Caravan?

NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 6 crashes and 5 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 74,788 miles.

Is the airbag complaint rate higher in 2011 compared to other Grand Caravan years?

No. The 2011 model's airbag share of 4% is lower than several other years, including 2010 at 17%, 2014 at 13%, and 2020 at 25%.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 4% of its 530 total complaints, tied to 6 crashes and 5 injuries at a median 74,788 miles. A related recall (17V376000) covers driver airbags that may deploy unexpectedly due to chafed wiring in the steering column.

Airbags complaints: 19; 4% of 530
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 74,788 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy in frontal or rollover crashes even at moderate speeds like 30 to 40 mph, in some cases with injuries reported.
Side curtain airbags did not deploy when the vehicle was struck in the rear door area during a side-impact crash.
The airbag warning light turned on and off randomly, sometimes tied to wiring or connector issues that dealers replaced without fixing the problem.
Some owners linked airbag light activity to unrelated electrical problems such as stalling, door locks cycling, or the vehicle failing to start.
A passenger airbag deployed in a side-impact crash even though the passenger seat was empty at the time.

When 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2011, latest Jul 25, 2019.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Jul 2019; peak Oct 2017 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

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.

Airbags complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

2010144 (17%)
201119 (4%)
201218 (3%)
201334 (7%)
201447 (13%)
201524 (9%)
201622 (2%)
201721 (5%)
201813 (5%)
201913 (5%)
20205 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there airbag recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?: Yes. Recall 17V376000 covers 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles where the driver's frontal airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the wiring harness inside the steering wheel gets chafed. Dealers inspect and, if needed, replace the wiring.
How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Grand Caravan?: NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 4% of the 530 total complaints filed for that year.
Did airbag problems cause crashes or injuries in the 2011 Grand Caravan?: NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 6 crashes and 5 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 74,788 miles.
Is the airbag complaint rate higher in 2011 compared to other Grand Caravan years?: No. The 2011 model's airbag share of 4% is lower than several other years, including 2010 at 17%, 2014 at 13%, and 2020 at 25%.