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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10137034May 16, 2014Power Window-Vent Switch - Interim CSN Repair This Bulletin involves disconnecting the switch for the rear power vent window, if requested by the customer. A customer may inquire…
- 10137029May 13, 2014Customer Request Rear Window Vent Switch Disconnected This Bulletin involves disconnecting the switch for the rear power vent window, if requested by the customer. A customer may…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 53 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 61 | 10% |
| 1996 | 100 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 6% |
| 1992 | 17 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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