2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Lux
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- Photo: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package in Stone White, Front Left, 05-06-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Lux is a 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 with a 62te 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $32,960 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 283 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Grand Caravan measures 202.8 inches long on a 121.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,510 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,960 ($47,630 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,795 ($48,837 *) |
| Destination Charge | $835 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L Pentastar 60-degree DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder (24 total), chain-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 96 x 83 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 62TE 6-speed automatic with variable line pressure (VLP) |
| 1st Gear | 4.12 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.28 |
| 4th Gear | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 3.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.16 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Twist-beam axle, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.9 x 1.1 in vented disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.0 x 0.5 in solid disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 6.5 in, aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 6.5 in, aluminum |
| Tires Front | P225/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202.8 in |
| Width | 78.7 in |
| Height | 67.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in |
| Front Track | 65.6 in |
| Rear Track | 64.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,510 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 65 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 17, 2025 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Jun 13, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Consequence: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.
NHTSA campaign 17V376000
May 7, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
NHTSA campaign 14V234000
Jun 8, 2011 · STEERING:COLUMN
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Consequence: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 11V315000
530 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
Owner Complaints
530 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN (9 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 15 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 332 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 127 |
| Engine | 92 |
| Power Train | 43 |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 |
| Service Brakes | 27 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.