This page covers 4 recalls, 530 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Minivan - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Electrical issues dominate the complaint picture for the 2011 Grand Caravan, with owners reporting a wide range of problems including stalling, no-start conditions, and unexpected power loss while driving. A notable subset describes vehicles catching fire while parked and turned off, with the driver's side door area cited as the origin point in several accounts. The fuel and propulsion system draws the second-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting stalling, rough running, and loss of power, sometimes at highway speeds. Engine complaints are less frequent but include abnormal noises, water pump failures, and in some cases steering that locks up following an engine-related event. Cruise control malfunction also comes up, often tied to underlying powertrain issues rather than the cruise system itself.
530
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
17
Fire-Related
15
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 recalls, the most serious being two electrical hazards: a vent window switch in the driver's door armrest that can overheat and start a fire, and a wiring short in the steering wheel that can cause the driver's airbag to deploy without a crash.
An unexpected airbag deployment can startle the driver and cause a collision. The steering wheel wiring issue has been the subject of more than one recall filing, as prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem. There is also a separate recall affecting vehicles equipped with Rollx QRT-Deluxe or QRT-Max wheelchair restraints, where the securement system can fail to hold a wheelchair in place during transit, allowing it to shift and potentially injure an occupant.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short in the steering wheel wiring harness could cause the driver's airbag to deploy unexpectedly without a crash, potentially startling the driver and causing a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel wiring harness as needed, and install protective covering on the harness.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag wiring inside the steering wheel can get chafed and short circuit, causing the air bag to deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag wiring in the steering wheel, replace it if needed, and install a protective cover to prevent chafing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vent window switch in the driver's door armrest may overheat, potentially causing it to malfunction or fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the vent window switch with an improved version at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
