Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Bought vehicle 10 mths ago. Have had trouble with it starting. Anti theft system came on, battery drained and key locked in ignition. Could not get it out without charging battery. Vehicle is now not wanting to start every time. Took to dealer, found out has faulty TIPM. Parts on back order and will end up costing almost $1200 to repair. Still owe $14000 for vehicle and have to get repairs. This vehicle was purchased for my 89 year old mother so that she would be able to put her electric scooter in the back of it for travel. Company this was purchased at, I am sure knew of the issue, just as I am sure they knew of recall on a window switch that wasn't repaired. If this part is not repairs, steering can go out while driving, amongst other fatal things, such as brakes going out or stalling middle of driving. …
I have reported this problem a year ago after seeing the lawsuit on Jeep cherokee and Dodge durangos. Having to replace the tpim module. I've seen several complaint about having to change the battery then the altenator then the tpim. I did all that and my vehicles electrical system still is giving me problems. The doors will not side open the air blows heat automatically when not even on and now won't even start. Problem after problem and still no recall. There has been hundreds of complaints about faulty TIPM's and even a lawsuit. The dealership say's they don't know what the problem is but each person I've seen complain shares the same problem. First told it's the battery then the altenator then the tpim. Why has this not been recalled. Dodge knows this is a problem or they wouldn't have settled a lawsuit about the cherokee and the durango. …
My vehicle had a defective TIPM module in it. I first had to replace the battery then the altenator then the key fob and finally the TIPM module. Looking back that all of the first repairs turned out not to be the problem. We had always noticed that at times the windows would automatically roll down and that the electric doors would suddenly open up. We never quite knew what it was until now. We replaced the TIPM and it worked fine. After spending 800 dollars that I didn't real need to the TIPM was another 1000 dollars. I've seen the lawsuit that is on going related to the very same problem I had in the Grand cherokees and the Dodge durangos. My vehicle is list in the addendum to the lawsuit. I'm very frustrated I had to spend first 800 dollars that didn't fix the problem then the1000 dollars knowing they haven't had a recall yet after so many complaints regarding the same issues.
February 2,2018 Dodge Grand Caravan turned off and parked in drive way my daughter comes in and said the van sounds like it's still running went out and heard what she heard also check on this three times before going to bed( this noise came from the gas tank). The next day 02/03/2018 noise was not there anymore. I had schedule recall work to be perform on 02/05/2018 but re-schedule with service advisor for 02/06/2018 car would not start key stuck in ignition switch. Tow truck picked up 02/07/2018 took to dealership explain what happen I was told by the service advisor to expect a call on Friday 02/09/2018 call came dead battery(new battery 01/24/2018) and the TIPM kit was needed. This vehicle 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan TIPM should be listed as a recall. I started last year having starting concerns with this van not wanting to start.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving unknown speeds, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator spontaneously illuminated. Additionally, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact was unable to determine if there was a failure with the tires since the TPMS indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ferrario Chrysler towanda (168 golden mile rd, towanda, pa 18848, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the codes needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 33719903. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Well from the time I purchased the car I told the dealer about the ignition. The car speeding off while I'm driving in a regular street or highway. The warning lights doesn't warn . Enough is enough. Riding in the car in street yesterday once again the steering wheel locked in me in traffic and it shut down. No warning. So dangerous. There is no way there should be so many complaints about the same issues and they not have a recall and repairs .my alternator actually fried and we could have been killed along with my children!!!! I'm scared. Im paying $500.00 dollars a month for a vehicle that is sitting and I can't drive. Please give hello me to get justice.
TIPM is bad on vehicle, confirmed by rick keffer Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealership in yulee, fl two years ago. Vehicle stalled on highway and then later would not start. Purchased a bypass cable in order to keep using the vehicle and while driving we get indicator lights flashing on dashboard such as brake on when it's not, seatbelt light on when seatbelts are buckled, lights flashing or staying on when turned off. This is a major safety issue !!! I have three kids, ages 13, 12, and 10 and this is our primary family vehicle. The TIPM has already been recalled for other make and models with Chrysler Dodge Jeep for 2011-2014 but not the Grand caravans.
Van will shut off while driving at slow speed, normally when slowing down to turn, which is very dangerous as you have to coast across the road with no power. No check engine lights or error codes of any kind. This has happened several times almost causing accidents. The engine does run abnormally and performs well at highway speeds. When the problem happens it is just as if you turned off the ignition, but the radio and dash lights still work. The van will restart normally and drive. Have not been able to reproduce the issue for a mechanic to see the issue it seems to be random.
The total integrated power module needed to be replaced, my windows weren't working, the tire pressure light would not turn off. My car stalls each morning 4x's before it can be turned on. I work with dogs, and when I have parked with a car full of dogs, I have waited up to 45 minutes to until my car had been able to finally start and drive off which is dangerous for the livelihood of the animals! I took my car to the dealer, and have to pay almost 2,000 dollars to get this fixed. This is not a ware and tear issue, this is a faulty Dodge part!!!
I have posted complaints for 2 years with same problem regarding the TIPM however I was reading the reason of not being recalled is because all the TIPM systems will malfunction regardless how many times it's change. If this is so why they don't recall all this vehicles.? I've been stuck numerous of times, replaced (2) $200 batteries bc the TIPM eats the battery. I have children and it is not fair to be stuck in the middle of no where when car deciders not to turn on.. Make it a recall for even exchanged for another vehicle where wie will be safe.
Traction Control complaints in other Grand Caravan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are traction control problems on the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the stability & traction control of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of the model year's 530 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan traction control problems?
No. NHTSA lists no stability & traction control recall for the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan traction control problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.