2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 26%of 530 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 26% of the 530 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving, the van will start shaking and shut down. This has happened while in park too. Also, when van won't start, we open up the fuse box and sometimes just by putting your hand on the fuse box the electrical system will start-up then we can cycle the van on. This has happened while parked outside the bank and while at a red light in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11210417, filed 2019-05, 120,000 miles“The tipm in our van has failed, it is a known and common issue for chrysler and they refuse to acknowledge the issue or do anything to fix the issue. It causes multiple electrical system failures and ultimately renders the engine useless at random times when the relay fails. My car will no longer start due to the failure of this part, and the known issues with it.”
NHTSA complaint #11120123, filed 2018-08, 110,000 miles“Van stalls and sometimes will not start back up . This has happened a few times on the highway so I can no longer drive the van as this problem is getting worst every day my husband drives it to work and has had the same problem as I have had with the van. We are thinking of trading it in but don't want anyone to get suck in the middle of the highway”
NHTSA complaint #10966343, filed 2017-03, 52,497 miles“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 #11057317, filed 2017-12, 65,500 miles“My car was not on and was stationary, in my drive way. I went to start my car to move it and it wouldn't start. I did some checking on the internet and found that the tipm was having issues. I made a bypass from the passenger outlet to the fuel pump relay to get power. This is a temporary fix but it has worked so far. I have added a picture of my bypass for documentation.”
NHTSA complaint #10910163, filed 2016-09, 50,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10119463Oct 9, 2017Instructions to inspect the EO label on the fuel tank for accuracy and replace as required any affected label
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139771Oct 3, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139664Jun 10, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 3% |
| 2016 | 26 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 41 | 9% |
| 2012 | 74 | 13% |
| 2011 | 137 | 26% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 15 | 1% |
| 2007 | 49 | 27% |
| 2006 | 31 | 11% |
| 2005 | 64 | 6% |
| 2004 | 36 | 31% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 25 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 7% |
| 1996 | 181 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
332 complaintsEngine
92 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsOther or unknown
41 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectronic stability control
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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