2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
813
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
The 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has received a total of 813 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (328 complaints), Engine (118 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (67 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, potentially affecting up to 855,491 vehicles.
Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
View full details →Recall 25V876000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
| 86 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
View full details →Recall 17V376000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 209,135 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer...
View full details →Recall 14V234000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 644,757 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer...
View full details →Recall 12V191000 — EQUIPMENT
| 471 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 12V141000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 289 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 11V487000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 667 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
813 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad
The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad
The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad
My van tipm went out..it would cut off going down the road the safety door locks was not working the fuel pump was running all the time with switch off
While driving, the vehicle will periodically shut down/lose all power. This appears to occur when a slight bump in the road occurs. The loss of power to the vehicle is obviously a significant safety issue. We have been able to restart it when switching to neutral and turning the key; however, this obviously isn't a safe solution while traveling down the highway with no power to the vehicle. This has occurred multiple times at varying speeds (30-70 mph) over the last few years - I am reporting it now as I was assuming/anticipating there would be a recall on this safety issue.
Safety Rating for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
The 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-046-14 REV. B — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Bulletin 08-046-14 REV. A Superseded By Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) P25 Refer to service procedures outlined in CSN P25.
0900214 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension)
09-002-14 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set:...
24-004-14 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Flash: HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the HVAC Module with new software. Customers may experience the following condition: ? HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting. Updating the HVAC software will correct this condition.
0804614-1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Window-Vent Switch - Interim CSN Repair
08-046-14 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Customer Request Rear Window Vent Switch Disconnected This Bulletin involves disconnecting the switch for the rear power vent window, if requested by the customer. A customer may inquire about Safety Recall P25 and request to have their Power Quarter Vented Window Switch disconnected or a customer may have noticed a...
08-031-13 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Flash: Audio Distortion From The Front Door Speakers When The Rear Aux Port Is Used This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience audio distortion from the front door speakers when the rear AUX port is in use. The distortion may occurs when playing certain...
08-031-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Flash: Audio Distortion From The Front Door Speakers When The Rear Aux Port Is Used This bulletin involves re-flashing the Amplifier with updated software. The customer may experience audio distortion from the front door speakers when the rear AUX port is in use. The distortion may occurs when playing certain...
08-021-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: Hands Free Module Customer Satisfaction Enhancements This Bulletin involves performing a USB service flash of the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer satisfaction enhancements are included with this software release:After the HFM has been updated it will receive these enhancements. Reduced ?Device Reading? wait time after connecting a device...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
- 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 273 complaints
- 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 1,962 complaints
- 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 797 complaints
- 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 1,307 complaints
- 2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 820 complaints
- 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (current)
- 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 653 complaints
- 2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 474 complaints
- 2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 342 complaints
- 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 1,209 complaints
- 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 515 complaints
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- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE DAKOTA — 9,227 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints
- DODGE JOURNEY — 7,849 total complaints