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#BS-2012-DODCAR-D2B5

2012 Dodge Caravan

Based on reports from 116 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
116
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Recalls
0
TSBs
150
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 116 complaints, 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

47 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 63K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
22
30–60K
7
60–90K
13
90–120K
11
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (22 reports) • Median: 63K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (47 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical47 (41%)
Engine19 (16%)
Brakes9 (8%)
Other8 (7%)
Fuel System6 (5%)
Airbags4 (3%)
Drivetrain3 (3%)
Seats3 (3%)

2012 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 41% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Caravan, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 63K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Caravan, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Caravan, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Caravan, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
12
12
13
20
14
32
15
9
16
5
17
25
18
9
19
2
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 116 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2012 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Dodge Caravan is related to the electrical, with 47 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 2012 Dodge Caravan has 116 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2012 Dodge Caravan according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 84 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 63,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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