2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 530 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 530 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 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 contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger doors automatically opened and closed independently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10824390, filed 2016-02, 44,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle's front driver and passenger windows would independently roll down and the doors would unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10927824, filed 2016-11, 96,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the battery failed without warning. In addition, the windows rolled down and the locks locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tipm module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10929645, filed 2016-12, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that all of the door locks activated and disengaged independently. The contact also stated that the windows opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the master switch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10510504, filed 2013-05, 34,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 15 | 6% |
| 2017 | 28 | 7% |
| 2016 | 24 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 16 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 8% |
| 2005 | 338 | 34% |
| 2004 | 9 | 8% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 2% |
| 1996 | 25 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
332 complaintsFuel system
137 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 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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