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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
530
Latest campaign
Dec 17, 2025

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Equipment adaptive/mobility1Dec 17, 2025
Air bags1Jun 13, 2017
Electrical system1May 7, 2014
Steering1Jun 8, 2011

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 17, 2025Latest campaign
Dec 17, 202525V876000

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

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V876000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V876000 · Dec 17, 2025
Jun 13, 201717V376000

Air bags: frontal

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V376000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V376000 · Jun 13, 2017
May 7, 201414V234000

Electrical system

An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V234000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 14V234000 · May 7, 2014
Jun 8, 201111V315000

Steering: column

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 11V315000
What's wrong
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.
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.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 11V315000 · Jun 8, 2011
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component530

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
530Complaints filed
9Involving a crash
17Involving a fire
17Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system332630134
Fuel/propulsion system12724112
Engine9217040
Power train438000
Unknown or other408000
Service brakes275111
Electronic stability control (ESC)265000
Structure194014
Air bags194605
Vehicle speed control153100
Steering153000
Fuel system102000
Gasoline102000
Visibility/wiper102000
Tires71000

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 04/23/2026 · ODI 11733269
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 10/10/2025 · ODI 11692544
  • Vehicle speed control

    “Motor problems and transmission problems, so can’t use the cruise control.”

    Filed 10/01/2025 · ODI 11690789

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recent, 25V876000 (reported December 17, 2025), concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 332 complaints out of 530 filed with NHTSA (63%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 17 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.

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