The 2011 Dodge Caravan has 78 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag transmission failures: described as "janky," prone to "clunking," and a "known" problem. cited as a primary reason for the vehicle's poor reputation. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Dodge Caravan vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Caravan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 78 (2011) to 1,647 (1996). With 78 complaints, the 2011 Caravan sits belowthe model's median of 526.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Mixed to negative sentiment overall, with a strong consensus on poor long-term reliability and specific, recurrent mechanical failures.
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Used Caravan listings typically run $2,999–$6,399 across 1997 to 2007 model years.
Compare every Caravan year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.