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2011 Dodge Caravan reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Dodge Caravan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
112
1 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
53 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
1 reported crash · 3 injuries · 3 fires

What owners report fails — 2011 Dodge Caravan

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53
  • ENGINE 14
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12
  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 6
  • POWER TRAIN 5

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge Caravan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Dodge Caravan reliable?

NHTSA has 112 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Dodge Caravan. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Dodge Caravan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (53), engine (14), fuel/propulsion system (12), electronic stability control (esc) (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2011 Dodge Caravan?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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