2011 Dodge Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 18%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,118miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Dodge Caravan, 18% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,118 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tipm module was faulty, causing the fuel pump to either not engage when trying to start the vehicle, or cut out while the vehicle was in motion, other times the fuel pump would remain on after turning off the vehicle...pumping gasoline fumes into our garage for long periods of time. Dodge refused to acknowledge that this was a tipm failure and instead tried to convince me to replace the fuel pump multiple times...we did replace the fuel pump once which had not affect on this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10786025, filed 2015-10, 70,000 miles“Vehicle randomly will crank excessively and not start; once started will sputter out and die. First occurred on 11/18/14. Repaired at no charge. Was told that recall on same engine (3.6 liter) in jeep line but hadn't happen yet on Dodge Caravan. Replaced fuel pump (customer paid) and didn't fix problem”
NHTSA complaint #10783233, filed 2015-10, 107,401 miles“Dealership trying to have me replace battery and fuel pump even though they know what the problem is. Having to get the tipm replaced. Car wont start easily or at all. Shuts off by itself. Having to pay $1200 to get this fixed. Crooks!”
NHTSA complaint #10816403, filed 2015-12, 135,000 miles“Vehicle started exhibiting problems in 2013. It would not start at random times for no reason. Towed to dealership where they diagnosed it as a battery problem and the battery was replaced. The problem persisted and we received replacement battery form the dealership. The car was it set warranty at the time. Now, 2015 the issues has aggravated. The car will start early in the morning but once turned off will not restart for hours at a time. Electrical is all working but car just won't start. Battery has been checked it is functional and working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10764535, filed 2015-09, 60,000 miles“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 still didn't work so messed around with the fuse box and and after I done that it started right up I also had to bypass the tipm so that the van would start properly and not make my starter stick”
NHTSA complaint #11057094, filed 2017-12Related service bulletins
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- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 14 | 18% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 20% |
| 2006 | 15 | 9% |
| 2005 | 37 | 7% |
| 2004 | 18 | 28% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 3% |
| 1999 | 20 | 4% |
| 1998 | 41 | 7% |
| 1997 | 60 | 8% |
| 1996 | 222 | 16% |
| 1995 | 24 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 3% |
| 1993 | 15 | 2% |
| 1992 | 19 | 2% |
| 1991 | 25 | 4% |
| 1990 | 11 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Caravan
54 complaintsEngine
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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