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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
3%of 530 total for the year
Median mileage
38,003miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 530 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,003 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I parked my van in the driveway at 10:30 a.m. Left to go pick up kids at 2:20 and the left rear window was all shattered on the ground and inside. I saw nothing of foul play. No rocks, bb's or any other objects. It just exploded. No one was around because the neighbors dogs would have been going wild. The weather was rainy and about 55 degrees so it wasn't the heat.”

NHTSA complaint #10985875, filed 2017-05, 55,000 miles

“About 11/30 I went to start the car in the morning., the front windshield wipers were on when I turned the key, and would not change speed or turn off as much as I tried the back and they would not turn on. The radio/ clock did work but no lighted information and same with the speedometer, the gas tank, temperature warning and tachometer lighting. The car started, and restarted several time well enough but the dashboard lights and the wipers did not change. …”

NHTSA complaint #11378553, filed 2020-12, 30 miles

“Rear quarter vent window, switch was recalled I took it to my Dodge dealer they disconnected the switch and said they would replace it . I have called four times now and every time I told they have no parts to replace it . I asked how long it would be they don't know could be 6 more months.”

NHTSA complaint #10671107, filed 2015-01, 7,000 miles

“I bought my 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan crew in feb 2018. In march my tire sensors starting going off, we replaced all of them with no luck, the gauges would still read they were out. In april, the camshaft sensor went out while we were on vacation, and we replaced it, in florida. In may the camshaft sensor went out again, shortly after having it replaced for the second time, but guess what? It happened a 3rd time! Only a week later!!!! So yet again, it was replaced. Our van would start acting possessed. Wipers would go off while driving down the road & while they were in the off position. …”

NHTSA complaint #11141966, filed 2018-10, 207,000 miles

“The problems began with the vehicle not starting on the first attempt. Sometimes it takes several attempts to turn over. The windshield wipers come on for no reason and won't shut off for a while. Sometimes the fuel pump continues to run even when the car is turned off. The battery had been drained completely and needed replacement shortly after purchase.”

NHTSA complaint #10691390, filed 2015-03, 35,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201942%
201821%
201741%
201630%
201572%
2014123%
2013112%
2012132%
2011163%
2010101%
200992%
2008534%
200742%
2006155%
2005313%
200433%
2003136%
2002103%
20012910%
2000112%
199992%
1998224%
19976110%
19961009%
199566%
1994147%
1993176%
1992177%
199165%
199024%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

Electrical system
332 complaints
Fuel system
137 complaints
Engine
92 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Other or unknown
41 complaints
Brakes
27 complaints
Electronic stability control
26 complaints
Air bags
19 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Tires
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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