2011 Dodge CARAVAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
78 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 48 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 53 of 78 complaints (67.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 30 | 38.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 12 | 15.4% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 14.1% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 10.3% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 5.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 53 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Electrical System: 53; Engine: 14; Fuel/Propulsion System: 12; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 6; Power Train: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Air Bags: 3; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 18 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 18; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2014: 14; 2015: 39; 2016: 6; 2017: 9; 2018: 7; 2019: 2; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 30 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10604865 · 2014-06-20 (June 20, 2014)
STARTING JUST AFTER A YEAR OF HAVING THIS VAN IT WOULD RANDOMLY NOT START. THIS HAS HAPPENED EASILY 50 TIMES. SOMETIMES AFTER 10 MINUTES IT STARTS AND THEN 2 TIMES IT HAS HAD TO BE TOWED. HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DODGE DEALER WE PURCHASED IT FROM APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES. BESIDES BEING TOLD THAT THEY WERE FINDING NOTHING WRONG, WE WERE ALSO TOLD IT WAS THE BATTERY. THAT WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUED. WE HAVE A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10604865 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10611020 · 2014-07-16 (July 16, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 11V315000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE RECALLS HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10611020 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10731465 · 2015-07-01 (July 1, 2015)
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 A SAFETY ISSUE
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10731465 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10731472 · 2015-07-01 (July 1, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AT TIMES, LOSES POWER AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS THAT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. MA 10/2 …
Owner-reported narrative. 75,235 miles reported. Look up ODI 10731472 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10626629 · 2014-08-20 (August 20, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIPM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10626629 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10626636 · 2014-08-20 (August 20, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TIPM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10626636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10644766 · 2014-10-15 (October 15, 2014)
DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHILE STOPPING ON THE FREEWAY MY STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING. IRONICALLY THIS IS JUST SOUTH OF THE CHRYSLER TECHNICAL CENTER, WHICH I PASS EVERY DAY AS I WORK JUST A FEW MILES FROM IT. THIS IS ONLY OCCURRING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED SO I ALREADY DREADED THE THOUGHT, IT MUST BE THE FRONT BRAKES/ROTORS NEED REPLACED. I AM ALSO HEARING A SQUEALING/GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REARS WHEN BACKING UP.I JUST HAD THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES REPLACED THIS SPRING, WHICH I HAVE BEEN READING ONLINE IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10644766 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10649635 · 2014-10-24 (October 24, 2014)
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 MY ROTORS 3 TIMES AND BRAKES 5 TIMES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10649635 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10749054 · 2015-08-17 (August 17, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SHIFT LEVER BECAME STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE REVERSE POSITION, BUT ON THE SHIFT LEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. ONCE THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFT LEVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10749054 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11006096 · 2017-07-18 (July 18, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING RUBBER ODOR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE CARMAX DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, TIPM, ALTERNATOR, AND BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE V…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11006096 at NHTSA ↗