Complaints
116
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2012 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:82,492 mi
Fires:2
#219 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:96,232 mi
#39 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:47,608 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | — | 2 | 82,492 mi | |
| ENGINE | 19 | — | — | 96,232 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 1 | 1 | 47,608 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 111,667 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 104,690 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 61,628 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 38,760 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 43,251 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 22,158 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 27,056 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 127 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | 330 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 49,434 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 49,434 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 1 | — | — | — |
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