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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (14%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 110 repairs.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 87 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 20117440 mi | suspension squeaks and car has alignment issues that couldn't be fixed | ||
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Dec 201463000 miUS $564 | master cylinder started leaking which also caused the brake booster to go bad. both were replaced. | ||
| Oct 201572154 miUS $125 | pcm was flashed . was told to replace the old pcm ,by an independent repair facility. because it was bad that was not the problem. original problem alternator failed replaced with new alternator that proved to be defective as well. once another new alternator was installed problem was fixed. | ||
| Jan 201682000 miUS $70 | front brakes needed to be done I bought the pads and rotors the amount paid was for labor. | ||
| Apr 2018103000 miUS $575 | front right control arm with bushings and ball joints replaced | ||
| May 2018106000 miUS $395 | there was recall for the airbag possibly going off by accident . all that connected to that was repaired under warranty. was told clock spring was bad so had that replaced as well. costs are just for the clock spring part . | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201440300 mi | had transmission codes read a couple of times not shifting into higher gear unless shifted to neutral and back to drive nothing came on up in the way of codes. It has been fine since | ||
| Mar 201789900 miC $712 | Tappet noise. Replaced 12 tappet, 12 arms, 1 camshaft, 14 gaskets, 4 seals. $525 labour, $215 parts plus taxes total $859. Includes oil change . | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Utah, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201445700 miUS $238 | Would not engage starter occassionally | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201345000 miUS $968 | Warning light for torque converter, replaced. WONDERFUL SERVICE FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER. ALL COSTS WERE COVERED BY MANUFACTURE. DEALER EVEN ASKED TO TEST DRIVE IT 2 DAYS AFTER REPAIR, AS A FOLLOW UP. WONDERFUL SERVICE FROM MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER. ALL COSTS WERE COVERED BY MANUFACTURE. DEALER EVEN ASKED TO TEST DRIVE IT 2 DAYS AFTER REPAIR, AS A FOLLOW UP. | ||
| Jun 201575000 mi | PISTON MISS FIRE . REPLACED CYLINDER HEAD ETC. WHILE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTEE. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alberta, Canada Apr 2012 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 201324480 mi | Rubber from running board and sideview mirror started to buckle Automatic sliding door not working on passenger side | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Mississippi, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201237000 miUS $185 | check eng light came on code said #2 cyl misfiring replaced COIL & sparkplug. next day eng light came back on saying same thing #2 cyl misfiring | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Oct 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016C $80 | Fuel Pump relay issue. The whole fuse box will need to be replaced as the relay is soldered right on the board. The part that needs replacing is called TIPM. End up bypassing the relay | ||
| Jul 201674780 miC $67 | This year all I have been doing is recharging and takes few weeks before I can feel warm air again. Took to a mechanic and said that the AC was empty and they wanted to charge it with DYE and charge me over $200, but declined and did it mysf Car seen by another mechanic and they did more thorough check and confirmed that there may be leaks somewhere but will charge AC and check back in a few days | ||
| Nov 201680580 miC $180 | The rear shocks are leaking and mechanic replaced both of them | ||
| Jul 201785560 miC $100 | The driver side window switched stopped working. I'm able to lower the driver side window but takes lots of force to take it back up. The other windows are not affected. The driver side window switch was replaced | ||
| Jul 201898580 miC $100 | I kept getting check engine light and usually would go away, but this time it stayed on. I contacted the nationwide warranty as I had purchased warranty when I bought my used van (bad choice) and they said it was covered. Took the van to the mechanic and after few days of running diagnostic, they concluded that a part within the transmission will need to be replaced (do not remember the name). He told me that another shop will have to do that as he cannot do the repair. He took the car to the other mechanic and after few days it was ready for pickup. No more check engines | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201580000 mi | This van has been blessed with intermittent electrical issues such as: HVAC control head intermittently not controlling HVAC for certain zones. Intermittent tire pressure sensor loss of signal, Intermittent cruise control not switching on | ||
| Jun 201697000 miUS $340 | Rear evaporator let go. Replaced rear evaporator, rear expansion valve, and filter drier. Evacuated and recharged 40.5 oz of R134a. | ||
| Jul 201697700 miUS $100 | Intermittent loss of power, check engine light flashing during power loss. Was able to drive vehicle home and check for codes. P0300 on bank two was the only hard code. Determined Bank two Sensor one oxygen sensor faulty. Replaced Sensor. | ||
| Sep 2016101000 miUS $110 | Left rear wheel bearing howling. Repalaced wheel bearing Rear shocks very noisy. Replaced noisy shocks | ||
| Oct 2016102200 miUS $150 | Right rear wheel bearing developed noise - replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 2017108000 miUS $65 | Transmission cooler lines leaking. Replaced cooler lines | ||
| Apr 2017110000 miUS $180 | Rear evaporator connection tube corroded and caused leak. | ||
| May 201812400 miUS $125 | Right front wheel bearing making noise. Replaced right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Mar 2021179000 miUS $300 | Replaced left front wheel bearing for noise. In addition, left front ball joint had play. Replaced lower control arm (included ball joint) based on condition of rubber bushings. | ||
| Mar 2022183000 miUS $500 | Left front spring broke due to corrosion spot. Replaced front coil springs with loaded moog strut assembly. Struts lasted 6 months and started rattling over bumps. Replaced moog struts with KYB struts, replaced aftermarket moog upper strut mounts with Mopar strut mounts. Failed moog struts had valve issue internally. Junk after market parts. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Idaho, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201889000 miUS $60 | Thermostat failed and check engine light came on. Thermostat was replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Alabama, United States Jul 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021273000 miUS $550 | Main fuse box, engine fans would not shut off. Waiting for parts | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in South Dakota, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016117000 miUS $500 | Power doors getting worse as vehicle gets older. Track and chain broke and needed replacing. That is the only dollars of repair ever to this vehicle. Doors rattle and don't close well though. | ||
| Jul 2016126200 miUS $500 | Sliding power door chain broke and required replacement. The doors just plain sucks and haven't worked properly since day 1. However we have owned this vehicle since new and that is the only issue | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201574000 miUS $895 | Passenger sliding door wont lock. Dealer changed actuator in door panel. | ||
| Feb 201677700 miUS $428 | Automatic Climate control blowing hot air on a hot day. Replaced air temp sensor and airtemp connector kit. | ||
| Oct 201789000 miUS $1500 | The TIPM (power module) failed and had to be replaced and reprogrammed... | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jul 201477880 mi | AC coming out of driver side while extreme heat out of passenger side. Issues is same in winter, haven't had time to take to dealer. | ||
| Apr 201596720 mi | Problem with the AC. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201676880 miC $550 | Rear calipers had brake fluid leaking, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| May 20111120 mi | One computer module would disconnect from the bus and then sequentially take down every other module until the entire electrical system was dead. Two modules were temporarily replaced. The wiring harness was then removed tested and tweaked. | ||
| Mar 20126200 mi | Dead vehicle towed to dealer for third time. Found a connector full of water. Modified mounting of connector to better shed dripping water and covered with plastic. | ||
| Jun 201319220 mi | The rear brake pad hold downs are very susceptible to corrosion and were replaced with a redesign. I had to pay for new brake pads ($147) which were required to fit the new hold downs. The dragging pads were worn about 75% at 31,000 km! | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2013 | |||
| May 20129000 miUS $100 | Shifting hard and jerky. | ||
| Jun 201210000 miUS $80 | Transmission was jerky and car shook in reverse. Dealer flashed control module. Drives much better now, shaking in reverse still there. Dealer opened up a case. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2013 | We had a one time rough engine start. The dealer found a TSB that suggested replacing the cam phasers | ||
| Apr 201786000 miUS $900 | replacement of rear calipers, rotors, pads-- calipers seized | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201319540 mi | M38 reflash | ||
| Jun 201326660 mi | Driver side sliding door hitting rear fender and latch when closing the door. | ||
| Nov 201330380 mi | Sliding doors sagging and hitting door jambs. Driver side sliding door rubbing rear quarter panel again. | ||
| Dec 201331000 mi | Rear heating/cooling stuck on HOT | ||
| Feb 201432200 mi | Front passenger climate control stuck on HOT Sliding doors rubbing on rear quarter panels again | ||
| Nov 201440300 mi | 1 Key Fob Remote didn't work 1 key fob remote intermittent in operation Rear climate control can't blow cold air. Fixed with a software update. | ||
| Feb 201540300 mi | Rear calipers seized Rear parking brake stuck on | ||
| May 201542160 mi | Parking brake seized on again. Parking brake pedal failed. | ||
| Jun 201650220 mi | Rear climate control stuck on floor vent. Cleared code and ok. | ||
| Jun 201758900 miC $265 | Checked rear brakes - NFF Factory key fobs not working again. Warranty wouldn't replace 2nd factory key, even though the first one was already replaced under warranty about a year ago. Rattle/clunk in front end of vehicle | ||
| Jun 201867580 mi | Steering pump replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Apr 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201218360 miC $550 | Rear brakes seized. Replaced rear pads/rotors. Serviced front and rear brakes | ||
| Sep 201332860 miC $500 | Rear brake service required due to constant squealing. Same issue occurred one year ago. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| May 201211160 mi | Rear brakes seized while driving. Smoke and smell of burning. Took to the dealer. | ||
| Jun 201212400 mi | Van was shifting irregularly, especially between 75 and 80 kilometers per hour...thats about 50 miles per hour..was told the torque converter was locking up and failing to release between gears | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201211000 mi | The info system showed an error, which required a software change to the car's computer. | ||
| Nov 201321900 mi | Rear shocks were replaced after "thunk" noise noticed. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Aug 201215500 miC $190 | Minivan started to squeak randomly off and on by itself starting on the 11th month after ownership. I had to take it to the dealership twice to have it diagnosed and fixed properly. Chrysler refused to honor any warranty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Maryland, United States May 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| May 201335000 mi | Seal in transmission went bad, needed replaced. Also flashed update for recall on transmission shift points | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 20125580 mi | UCONNECT SOFTWARE NEEDED AN UPDATE | ||
| Mar 201544640 miC $728 | Wheel bearing failed and was seized on axle. | ||
| Sep 201551460 miC $381 | Replace O2 sensor | ||
| Dec 201552080 mi | Premature rust on leading edge of hood & dealer painted and installed a new hood free of charge. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Feb 201213800 mi | Door squeek | ||
| Apr 201215500 mi | Fixed door squeek | ||
| Apr 201328500 mi | Rattle near rear suspension. | ||
| Mar 201438000 miUS $30 | Replaced rear srut for the second time. | ||
| May 201552400 mi | Replaced rear evaporator. | ||
| Apr 201662000 miUS $400 | Replaced door latch on sliding door. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201652700 miC $1000 | Replace front calipers and rotors, replace rear rotors and pads all around. This is 1st replacement on the front and the second on the rear | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Arizona, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201228300 mi | No start when turning the key, second try it would start. Computer re-flashed to correct problem. EVIC system randomly reset mileage to 18.7 mpg and would zero out trip meters. Computer reflashed under TSB 08-012-12 | ||
| Aug 201234300 mi | Sliding door out of adjustment. | ||
| Oct 201236000 mi | Cooling fan squealing upon shut-down. New cooling fan module installed under 3/36 warranty. | ||
| Jan 201337000 mi | Customer Satisfaction Notice M38 - reprogram transmission computer for better shifting. No longer slams into gear after backing up, less "harsh" shifts when in ECON mode. Covered under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Feb 201338000 mi | Sliding door panels contact the fenders when opened, rubbing the paint off the vehicle and damaging the door panels. Repaired under warranty, TSB 23-012-12 Rev. A Covered after 36k miles due to being reported as "almost" rubbing earlier. | ||
| May 201340000 mi | When coming to a rapid stop, a "bump shift" occurs while the transmission tries to figure out what to do. Fluid drained, new filter, re-fill with fresh fluid. No apparent repair available, software up to date with M38 flash. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in South Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201352300 miUS $500 | Battery light lit up while driving. No voltage coming from alternator. Dealer diagnosed for $100 and then offered repair for another $398 vs selling an alternator for $360, so I had them replace. | ||
| Mar 201570000 miUS $15 | The passenger rear caliper had come loose. Apparently the last technician had stripped the slider and the bolt backed out over time. New sliders and bolts fixed the issue. | ||
| Sep 2017129000 mi | Recall repair | ||
| Mar 2018138000 miUS $125 | Torque converter was failing causing a CEL and failed to lockup. I replaced myself. The cost would have been $1200 approx at a shop. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States Jul 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 20116000 mi | Navigation radio would lose all memory including saved places, radio presets, etc. Has happened twice since van was new. Whistle or wind leak somewhere on drivers door window. Extra annoying whistle noise between 30 and 55 mph. | ||
| Jan 20126100 mi | Scheduled service to replace previously ordered nav unit. New nav unit was DOA so another had to be ordered. 2nd nav unit repair was successful. 2nd trip to try and repair wind noise. Dealer found issue with window weatherstripping behind drivers door mirror. Replaced weatherstripping and problem has been corrected. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Sep 20113000 mi | Poor shifting, harsh engagement, and whistling/whining while slowing down. Dealer unable to fix, says everything is normal. This transmission is terrible. | ||
| Nov 20115000 mi | Whistling, wind noise driver side. Took dealer 6 weeks to fix, ended up being side mirror that was not properly in place. Remote start works intermitently. Sometimes vehicle starts and immediately shuts off on its own. Dealer can't fix, problem does not occur all the time. Chysler has electrical issues. Dealer replaced starter box but it didn't help. | ||
| Jul 201212000 mi | Hard shifting, especially downshift. Dealer reprogrammed, better for now. AC not as cold as I felt it should be. Dealer drained and refilled system, sighted no leaks but did it anyway to satisfy me. AC still the same, not that cold in rear of van. Remote start failures. Van starts then shuts off about 2-3 seconds later. Happens 75% of the time. This is the 3rd attempt to fix, and it still remains unresolved. Dealer reprogrammed starter this time but did not help after a week. | ||
| Apr 201429500 mi | Shocks rattling in rear. Dealer replaced under warrany. Van still making noise. The whole van makes noises. Just poor quality overall. Blend doors not working properly, getting stuck on heat, and or air. Chrysler is aware of issue but has no fix currenly. | ||
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201744000 miUS $600 | rebuilt transmission, and replaced torque converter and pump, after previous replacement of torque converter and pump, shop should have replaced transmission the 1st time at 37800 mi but did a sloppy fix while under warranty | ||
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201211780 mi | Airbag light does not turned off. Dealer replaced a defective sensor on passenger side. Left sliding door side panel rubs the rear fender when opening and closing the door and you can see a white mark/paint and a scratch on the fender. | ||
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