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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.
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 14 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 4dr Minivan, ext.

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

62640 mi

C $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 
40300 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 
89900 mi

C $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 . 
97700 mi

US $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. 
89000 mi

US $1500
The TIPM (power module) failed and had to be replaced and reprogrammed... 
89000 mi

US $60
Thermostat failed and check engine light came on. Thermostat was replaced 
75000 mi PISTON MISS FIRE . REPLACED CYLINDER HEAD ETC. WHILE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTEE. 
37000 mi

US $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 
11000 mi The info system showed an error, which required a software change to the car's computer. 
12300 mi We had a one time rough engine start. The dealer found a TSB that suggested replacing the cam phasers 
51460 mi

C $381
Replace O2 sensor 
28300 mi No start when turning the key, second try it would start. Computer re-flashed to correct problem. 
36000 mi Cooling fan squealing upon shut-down. New cooling fan module installed under 3/36 warranty. 
1120 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. 
6200 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. 

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

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