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2012 Dodge Grand CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 934 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
934
Crashes
13
Fires
20
Recalls
6
TSBs
248
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 934 complaints, 13 crashes, 20 fires, and 6 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

tipm went out

31 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

brakes wear prematurely

29 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
3

calipers seized

13 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

engine stalls shuts down while driving

12 complaints • Severity 9.8/10

$X,XXX
5

multiple electrical issues

10 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

377 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 95K miles.

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

78
0–30K
112
30–60K
100
60–90K
154
90–120K
126
120–150K
61
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (154 reports) • Median: 95K 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 (377 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical377 (40%)
Engine139 (15%)
Fuel System76 (8%)
Other68 (7%)
Drivetrain50 (5%)
Brakes47 (5%)
Speed Control25 (3%)
Airbags22 (2%)

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 377 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 95K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 139 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 76 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-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

1
11
6
12
26
13
76
14
191
15
64
16
73
17
82
18
132
19
115
20
70
21
44
22
18
23
17
24
11
25
8
26

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

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Recall History (6 recalls)

11V487000Dec 2011

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

12V141000Apr 2012

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

12V191000May 2012

EQUIPMENT

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.

14V234000Dec 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

17V376000Aug 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP14004ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE19014ClosedOpened Sep 2019 · closed Feb 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

SEATS

The worst model year for the Dodge Grand Caravan is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Class Average (Minivan - 2WD)

This vehicle

934

Class avg

393

2.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minivan - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 934 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the electrical, with 377 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has 934 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA rates the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Dodge Grand 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 Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Grand Caravan problems start?
Based on 631 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 13, 2026.
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.
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