How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

NHTSA shows 43 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 8% of all 530 complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for transmission issues on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain problem area.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 63,650 miles.

Did the 2011 transmission complaints cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for these 43 complaints lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.

How does 2011 compare to other Grand Caravan model years for this issue?

The 2011 model's 8% share is similar to 2012 and 2013 (also 8%), but lower than 2015 (27%), 2016 (22%), 2019 (20%), and 2020 (40%).

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 43 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the year's 530 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,650. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 43; 8% of 530
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,650 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden lunging or jerking forward when shifting from park into drive or reverse, sometimes right after purchase with very low mileage.
Several describe harsh or shuddering shifts, including shudder in reverse on an incline and skipped gears during normal driving.
Some report the vehicle downshifting or losing acceleration unexpectedly at highway speeds, forcing drivers to react quickly in traffic.
A few describe the transmission slipping into neutral unexpectedly when turning the steering wheel while in drive.
Others report the engine or transmission control module being reprogrammed by dealers without fixing the underlying shifting failure.
Some drivers experienced stalling or loss of power while merging onto highways, requiring the vehicle to be towed.

When 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 23, 2011, latest Sep 5, 2023.

43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Sep 2023; peak Nov 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

201040 (5%)
201143 (8%)
201248 (8%)
201336 (8%)
201418 (5%)
201577 (27%)
2016220 (22%)
201737 (9%)
201823 (9%)
201949 (20%)
20208 (40%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?: NHTSA shows 43 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 8% of all 530 complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for transmission issues on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this transmission and powertrain problem area.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 63,650 miles.
Did the 2011 transmission complaints cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for these 43 complaints lists zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
How does 2011 compare to other Grand Caravan model years for this issue?: The 2011 model's 8% share is similar to 2012 and 2013 (also 8%), but lower than 2015 (27%), 2016 (22%), 2019 (20%), and 2020 (40%).