2012 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country.

20112013
Complaints
863
Crashes
11
Fires
26
Injuries
31
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2012 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1390 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:81,040 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:12
#2100 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:92,202 mi
Fires:2
#355 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:106,980 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country.

Electrical Faults
390
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
12
Avg Miles
81,040
Engine Problems
100
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
92,202
Fuel System
55
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
106,980
Transmission / Drivetrain
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
88,390
Body Structure
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,919
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,507
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
81,608
Wipers & Visibility
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,534
Headlight/Taillight Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,349
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
85,170
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,695
Seat-Related Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,436
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,954
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,650
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,100
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,338
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,167
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,116
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Fog Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Chrysler Town And Country

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~646,270 vehicles.

25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
~86 affected

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.

14V234000Electrical System
~644,757 affected

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.

12V191000Other Equipment
~471 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES.

12V141000Suspension:rear
~289 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.

11V487000Engine & Cooling
~667 affected

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.

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2012 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Chrysler Town And Country has 863 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 390 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (390 complaints, avg 81,040 mi); Engine Problems (100 complaints, avg 92,202 mi); Fuel System (55 complaints, avg 106,980 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,834 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country include 11 crash-related reports, 26 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 646,270 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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