Worst 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 329 | — | 11 | 101,342 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 118 | 1 | 2 | 100,196 mi | |
| Fuel System | 68 | — | — | 105,902 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 47 | — | — | 81,593 mi | |
| Brakes | 38 | — | — | 50,295 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 22 | 3 | — | 65,255 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 1 | — | 89,861 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 18 | — | — | 89,122 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 100,712 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | — | — | 73,186 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 9 | — | — | 82,528 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | 2 | — | 98,455 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 64,287 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 53,630 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~855,405 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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