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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2D4RN5DG6BR••••••2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN build (19 vs 8).
19on this build
486on the model
60builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 12Engine 9Electronic Stability Control (esc) 5Fuel/propulsion System 4
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringApr 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the water pump was…
SeatsAug 2022
While driving my vehicle at highway speed (75mph), the driver's seat headrest, for lack of a more descriptive term, exploded and struck me in the back of my head. After the incident I stopped the vehicle and looked at the headrest. It appears to be spring loaded and something in…
Electrical SystemOct 2020
Van has a bad tipm which from what I have read says could set off airbags ant time. Safety hazard
Power TrainSep 2018
Check engine light is not resetting due to p0740 code even after changing valve body and related solenoids on transmission. Van does not have any issues while driving. No gas mileage issues. Currently it is ~93k. Dealer is also not sure. He says need to overhaul the torque…
Service BrakesSep 2018
After a recall on the steering wheel harness repair, the dealer bud clary in auburn, washington (253-833- 2485. The traction control light on the van flashed on the way home and one of the brakes activated. This never happened prior to the repair. This had continued and has…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2D4RN5DG6BR742041 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.