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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of its 530 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 46,501. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
15
3% of 530
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
46,502 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Backup camera display appears too dark to see clearly during both day and night driving.
  • Windshield wipers turn on by themselves and will not shut off, even with the switch in the off position.
  • Front driver and passenger windows roll down on their own while doors unlock independently.
  • A rear window shattered without any apparent impact while the vehicle was parked.
  • Window switches fail intermittently, sometimes tied to broader electrical issues like gauges not working.

When 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2011, latest Dec 8, 2020.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month1May 2011Oct 2013Jan 2015Jun 2015Mar 2017Feb 2018Oct 2018Dec 2020
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Dec 2020; peak May 2011 (1).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200529 (3%)
  2. 200615 (5%)
  3. 20074 (2%)
  4. 200849 (4%)
  5. 20099 (2%)
  6. 20109 (1%)
  7. 201115 (3%)
  8. 201212 (2%)
  9. 20137 (1%)
  10. 201411 (3%)
  11. 20155 (2%)
  12. 20163 (0%)
  13. 20174 (1%)
  14. 20182 (1%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan owners reported Visibility & Wipers problems?
NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this category for the 2011 model year, making up 3% of the 530 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan's wipers or windows?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2011 model year.
At what mileage do these problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Grand Caravan is 46,501 miles.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Grand Caravan, though 2 fires were reported in the broader electrical/window-switch complaints.
How does 2011 compare to other Grand Caravan years for this issue?
The 2011 model year had 15 complaints (3% share), the highest count among the years listed, compared to 9 in 2010 and 12 in 2012.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.