2011 Dodge Caravan engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Dodge Caravan — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The van is having problems starting up it's like the starter is not getting enough fuel and my thermometer just went out one day my van would not work. I got home from work went in the house cam e back out to go to other store and the remote wouldn't work the vehicle I replaced the battery and it…”
filed Dec 28, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge caravan. While driving 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (garden city jeep chrysler dodge ram, 283 n. Franklin street, hempstead, ny 11550), but the cause of the failure could not be…”
filed Dec 8, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
STARTER - ENGINE
103617 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 20, 2025
Engine problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 Caravan | 4 | 20% |
| 2013 Caravan | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 Caravan | 19 | 22% |
| 2010 Caravan | 26 | 15% |
| 2009 Caravan | 17 | 14% |
| 2008 Caravan | 24 | 8% |
| 2007 Caravan | 11 | 14% |
| 2006 Caravan | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 Caravan | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 Caravan | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Caravan | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.