Model year record

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 827 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V876000

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

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Rollx Vans
Vehicles affected
86
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-17
Owners notified
2026-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V376000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
209,135
Reported to NHTSA
2017-06-13
Owners notified
2017-08-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V234000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
644,757
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-07
Owners notified
2014-12-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V315000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
11,096
Reported to NHTSA
2011-06-08
Owners notified
2011-07-04

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system32884,415 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12786,000 mi
Engine9390,000 mi
Power train4157,500 mi
Unknown or other4074,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2665,000 mi
Service brakes2573,600 mi
Air bags1974,576 mi
Steering1595,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1577,453 mi
Structure: body: door1244,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1055,000 mi
Structure: body768,000 mi
Exterior lighting665,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6200,000 mi
Seat belts571,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling47,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline498,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages444,000 mi
Tires442,039 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems352,661 mi
Wheels338,003 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator258,912 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2125,000 mi
Other/i am not sure2
Seats260,000 mi
Suspension2300 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls27,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition134,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: relays/solenoids1199,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)1151,000 mi
Equipment134,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1110,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint14,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1105,703 mi
Steering: column162,000 mi
Structure141,520 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate153,000 mi
Suspension: rear139,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1140,000 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system15,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior117 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1107,000 mi

The 2010 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.