2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: raw data

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vehicle	2011 / dodge / grand-caravan
known issues	5 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-03)
complaints	530 on file (2011-03-23 → 2026-04-23)
recalls	4
investigations	2
fars	56 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Sliding door lock and actuator failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 complaints2018-08 → 2020-05grand-caravan-2011-sliding-door-lock-failure

11317196 SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS ON BOTH SIDES OF VAN REFUSE TO OPEN OR UNLOCK. DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED MANUALLY, WITH KEY FOB OR WITH THE BUTTON ON THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR
11122693 THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LOCKED SHUT. WE ARRIVED HOME FROM AN OUTING ON THE EVENING OF 8-23-2018 AND COULD NOT OPEN DOOR
11301712 DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK MANUALLY, WITH BUTTON, OR WITH KEY FOB. I HAVE TRIED UNLOCKING THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING, IN PARK, AND WHEN TURNED OFF

TIPM/fuel pump relay stall and no-startELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM136 complaints2017-12 → 2024-06grand-caravan-2011-tipm-fuel-pump-relay-stall

11491408 This vehicle always fails to start in the colder weather. After a review of this condition. It has been found that the fuel pump relay does not send proper signal. This relay is a part of the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
11525717 The TIPM failed which caused a loss of power to the vehicle and power to the fuel pump. I was driving at approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle lost all power and the steering wheel felt locked
11142366 FUEL PUMP RELAY IN TIPM FAILING AND MAY CAUSE CAR NOT TO START OR MAY CAUSE CAR TO TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAS FAILED TO START MANY TIMES AND FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY ONCE WHILE IN MOTION

Service brake failure and premature wearSERVICE BRAKES7 complaints2018-03 → 2023-09grand-caravan-2011-brake-failure

11255094 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND APPROPRIATELY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED
11194816 THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. IN FACT, IN OCTOBER 2017, THE VEHICLE HAD THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS REPLACED: CALIPERS (BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR), ROTORS (BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR), BRAKE PADS (BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR)
11362762 VAN LOSES BRAKES WHEN APPLIED OVER A POTHOLE OR OTHER ROUGH ROAD. IT TRAVELS FOR ABOUT 15 FEET THEN STOPS (REGARDLESS OF PUMPING THE BRAKE)

Camshaft, lifter, and oil filter housing failureENGINE6 complaints2018-01 → 2020-07grand-caravan-2011-engine-camshaft-lifter-failure

11338855 WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER/SPEED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOSING COMPRESSION IN THE CYLINDER DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LIFTER THAT CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE CAM
11302748 FOUND A PUDDLE OF OIL IN MY DRIVEWAY, TOOK TO MECHANIC, INFORMED ME THE ENGINE OIL FILTER HOUSING WAS BROKEN, AND HE HAD 10 OF THESE RECENTLY
11278297 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. SHE NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED

Vehicle fire while parked or drivingENGINE6 complaints2018-01 → 2026-04grand-caravan-2011-vehicle-fire

11733269 The contact owned a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, turned off, and unoccupied, the front driver’s side of the vehicle near the driver’s door caught fire
11527347 My van caught fire. Randomly after not being driven for more than 15 hours. The investigator says it is believed to be the inverter in the back drivers side panel under the cup holders which short circuited and caught fire
11064665 TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
530	2011-03-23	2026-04-23	9	17	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:332; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:127; ENGINE:92; POWER TRAIN:43; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:40

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
17V376000	13/06/2017	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.	Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.
14V234000	07/05/2014	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.	An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.	Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
11V315000	08/06/2011	STEERING:COLUMN	CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.	A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.	DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
25V876000	17/12/2025	EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:	Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.	An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.	Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
DP14004	closed	Totally Integrated Power Module Failure	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2014-09-25	2015-07-24	·	In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to
PE19014	closed	Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment	SEATS	2019-09-09	2026-02-25	·	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments in

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	56	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/dodge/grand-caravan

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2011/dodge/grand-caravan}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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