Does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, the most recent reported on December 17, 2025 (Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 530 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (332 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (127).

How many 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 530 complaints report a crash and 17 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and problems

4 recalls and 530 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.

recalls

530

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · reported December 17, 2025 · Rollx Vans · 86 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 17V376000 · reported June 13, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 209,135 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The fix: 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.

Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · reported May 7, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC · 644,757 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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.

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · reported June 8, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 11,096 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system332
Fuel/propulsion system127
Engine92
Power train43
Unknown or other40
Electronic stability control (ESC)26
Service brakes25
Air bags19
Structure19
Steering15

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 23, 2026 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles · fire reported
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. The contact extinguished the fire. No fire or police report was filed. The front driver’s side of the vehicle was…

Oct 10, 2025 · Electrical system · 125,000 miles
Odometer Fraud. The contact stated that while considering purchasing a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, the odometer mileage was 101,000 but the registration information indicated that in 2022 the odometer mileage was 125,000. The vehicle was a private sale.

Oct 1, 2025 · Vehicle speed control
Motor problems and transmission problems, so can’t use the cruise control.

May 23, 2025 · Steering · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump was replaced. The contact stated that several months…

Feb 8, 2025 · Other/I am not sure
The manufacture date is after the expiration date for example the manufacturer date is 2024/07/15 The expiration date is 2024/07/12 Both car seats that I have are this way along with the bases.

Grand Caravan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2008	8	1,293	23	17
2009	7	544	11	6
2010	6	870	20	13
2011	4	530	9	17
2012	6	584	7	14
2013	4	472	13	4
2014	5	359	11	13

Across all years, the 2008 Grand Caravan has the most complaints (1,293). All Dodge Grand Caravan years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, the most recent reported on December 17, 2025 (Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?: Owners have filed 530 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (332 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (127).
How many 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 530 complaints report a crash and 17 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 23, 2026.