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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2011 Dodge Caravan Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 78 total for the year
Median mileage
63,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,050 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 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 2017-12

“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact mentioned it was difficult to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,100.”

NHTSA complaint #10630418, filed 2014-09, 67,100 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle shook and a grinding noise was heard. The contact smelled a burning rubber odor when attempting to apply the brakes. The vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure occurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the carmax dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, tipm, alternator, and battery failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. …”

NHTSA complaint #11006096, filed 2017-07, 59,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caravan. While starting the vehicle, the shift lever became stuck in the park position. The contact mentioned that the instrument panel displayed that the transmission was in the reverse position, but on the shift lever the vehicle was in the park position. Once the contact exited the vehicle, it started to roll away. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the shift lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10749054, filed 2015-08, 52,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015626%
2014210%
201327%
201233%
201156%
2010148%
200922%
2008114%
2007911%
2006138%
2005132%
200446%
20032211%
20022711%
2001197%
20008618%
19999617%
199810316%
199713319%
199618513%
19959319%
199411117%
199310111%
199211012%
1991579%
19907527%
19894825%
198844%
1987710%
198612%
1985612%
1984317%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Caravan

Electrical system
54 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 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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