How common are fuel system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

NHTSA lists 137 fuel system complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 26% of all 530 complaints filed for that year — the largest share among the model years listed.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2011 model year.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 87,000 miles.

What is the main fuel system symptom owners report?

Owners most often describe difficulty starting the vehicle, sometimes needing 5 to 10 attempts, along with the fuel pump continuing to run after the key is removed, and stalling while driving.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to this issue?

NHTSA data for this fuel system category on the 2011 Grand Caravan lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 137 fuel system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 26% of its 530 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year in this dataset. No related recalls are listed, and median mileage at failure was 87,000.

Fuel System complaints: 137; 26% of 530
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 87,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Fuel pump fails to shut off after the key is removed, sometimes draining the battery or causing the driver to pull the fuse.
Vehicle requires repeated attempts to start, with owners describing 5 to 10 or more tries before the engine fires.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving, in some cases right after finally starting.
Owners report the totally integrated power module (TIPM) as the suspected cause of fuel pump malfunction, though some say dealers denied recall coverage.
A gas strut on the rear liftgate reportedly exploded, sending broken pieces flying.
One report describes the fuel pump issue combined with loss of steering and brakes while driving.

When 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 24, 2013, latest Jun 28, 2024.

137 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2024 Q2; peak 2019 Q1 (11).

Fuel System recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

200564 (6%)
200631 (11%)
200749 (27%)
200815 (1%)
200912 (2%)
201023 (3%)
2011137 (26%)
201274 (13%)
201341 (9%)
201411 (3%)
20156 (2%)
201626 (3%)
201714 (3%)
20188 (3%)
201914 (6%)
20201 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?: NHTSA lists 137 fuel system complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 26% of all 530 complaints filed for that year — the largest share among the model years listed.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2011 model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 87,000 miles.
What is the main fuel system symptom owners report?: Owners most often describe difficulty starting the vehicle, sometimes needing 5 to 10 attempts, along with the fuel pump continuing to run after the key is removed, and stalling while driving.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to this issue?: NHTSA data for this fuel system category on the 2011 Grand Caravan lists 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.