2011 Dodge Caravan problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2011 Dodge Caravan sits mid-pack among Caravan years: 112 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 233, with no recalls and one closed investigation.
The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 54% of all reports (60 of 112), far ahead of fuel system at 14.
112
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2011 compare to other Caravan years?
What are the most common 2011 Dodge Caravan problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 60 | 54% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 14 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 14 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 6 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 5 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 3 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Other | 3 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 3 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Speed Control | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“AT 7:40AM, THURSDAY 3/5/ 15 I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE TO GO DROP MY SON OFF AT SCHOOL THE WIPER BLADE STARTED GOING ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES AND THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HORN ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED HITTING MY HAND AND BURNING MY LEFT HAND IT FILLED MY…”
“VEHICLE RANDOMLY WILL CRANK EXCESSIVELY AND NOT START; ONCE STARTED WILL SPUTTER OUT AND DIE. FIRST OCCURRED ON 11/18/14. REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE. WAS TOLD THAT RECALL ON SAME ENGINE (3.6 LITER) IN JEEP LINE BUT HADN'T HAPPEN YET ON DODGE CARAVAN. REPLACED FUEL PUMP (CUSTOMER PAID) AND DIDN'T FIX…”
“TIPM IS DEFECTIVE, FUEL PUMP RELAY OVERHEATS RESULTING IN ENGINE STOPPING ,CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE,THIS IS A WHEELCHAIR VAN NOT A GOOD SITUATION,CHRYSLER REPLACED PART UNDER POLICY WARRENTY ,WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND LABOR COST TO REPLACE, THIS SHOULD BE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AS IT IS…”
“DRIVING AND START SMELLING BURNING STOP AND MY BRAKES ARE SMOKING TO THE POINT IT'S ALMOST ON FIRE AND SO HOT CAN'T TOUCH OR WILL BE BURNT. WORRIED FOR SAFETY OF MY KIDS HAPPENED ABOUT 10 TIMES NOW IF NOT MORE. GOT IT CHECKED OUT SAID NOTHING IS WRONG DON'T KNOW WHY IT'S DOING IT. AND HAVE CHANGED…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…”
2011 Dodge Caravan — common questions
Is the 2011 Dodge Caravan reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 112 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Caravan year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2011 Caravan problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (60 complaints), fuel system (14 complaints), engine (14 complaints).
Does the 2011 Dodge Caravan have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Caravan.
Is the 2011 Dodge Caravan under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Dodge Caravan years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Caravan years to avoid are 1996, 1993, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1994, 1991, 1999, 2005, 1995, 2000, 2008. The cleanest record among Caravan years belongs to 2019.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.