2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

92Engine complaints

17.4%Of all 530 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM327 · 61.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM127 · 24%

ENGINE92 · 17.4%

POWER TRAIN41 · 7.7%

Unspecified / other40 · 7.5%

Share of the 530 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“IN AUGUST 2014 OUR DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (2011) BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING UP IMMEDIATELY. THIS CONTINUED AND PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AS TIME WENT ON. WE…”NHTSA complaint 10683952 — filed 02/17/2015

“VEHICLE STALLED 6 TIMES WHILE TRAVELING ON EXPRESSWAY 70-75 MPH ,LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF...LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10679351 — filed 01/27/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10662793 — filed 12/03/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan: 92 of 530 complaints on file (17.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan have in total?

530 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.