2011 Dodge Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 69%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,862miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Dodge Caravan, 69% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,862 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After driving at highway speeds for 2 hours, when returning home and shutting off the engine, I heard whirling noises coming from my fuel tank. Upon moving the vehicle, 30 minutes later, the van experienced a rough start. The following morning, the battery was dead. After jumping off the vehicle, it ran smoothly but I am concerned this will happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #11064375, filed 2018-01, 35 miles“Takata recall -- I have changed the alternator, starter , had the electrical box worked on by my mechanic. At this moment my vehicle does not start and hasn't started for a week. 3 years ago the vehicle stop in the middle of traffic while my daughter was driving. It would not start or turn over., had to be pushed into a parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11024176, filed 2017-09, 60,000 miles“When the alternator is bad the car will go off in the midst of driving in motion on a city street. I was unable to use the hazard light or tell the cars behind me that I was in trouble, the key gets stuck in the ignition. You are just stopped wherever you are. My family could have died it cut off in the middle of the street.”
NHTSA complaint #10873797, filed 2016-06, 125,000 miles“Vehicle would not start, tried checking battery and jumping vehicle still would not start. Vehicle finally started after about 20 minutes right before I was about call a tow truck. I have taken and had it looked at by two different service centers who both told me that nothing was wrong. It has done this several times since and I am concerned that I will be left stranded due to this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10651611, filed 2014-10, 72,450 miles“Only had van less than 2 years went to store came home turned van off but then decided to go out again tried to start van would not start tried 4 time then it started . Went to dmv when I came out van would not start called aaa tow came and tried to start after 4 tries van started , will be taking it to dealer this week wonder what they have to say about this. I'm still paying a car note on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10625789, filed 2014-08, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10244348Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error…
- 10221154Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10221813Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
- 10174168Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10217569Mar 18, 2017Failure Code Change This bulletin involves notifying the dealers and technicians of a change to the Required Flash (RF) and Customer Concern (CC) failure codes.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 17% |
| 2014 | 7 | 35% |
| 2013 | 15 | 50% |
| 2012 | 47 | 54% |
| 2011 | 54 | 69% |
| 2010 | 79 | 46% |
| 2009 | 72 | 61% |
| 2008 | 162 | 54% |
| 2007 | 9 | 11% |
| 2006 | 30 | 17% |
| 2005 | 123 | 23% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 29 | 15% |
| 2002 | 33 | 13% |
| 2001 | 29 | 11% |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% |
| 1999 | 64 | 12% |
| 1998 | 68 | 11% |
| 1997 | 96 | 13% |
| 1996 | 213 | 15% |
| 1995 | 40 | 8% |
| 1994 | 36 | 6% |
| 1993 | 44 | 5% |
| 1992 | 35 | 4% |
| 1991 | 19 | 3% |
| 1990 | 14 | 5% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 7 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 6% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 5 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Caravan
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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