2012 Chrysler Town AND Country Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 395 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country, 62% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 77,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “blind spot” (10% of reports).
- 395electrical system complaints
- 77,000median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Blind spot: mentioned in 38 of 395 complaints (10%)
- Vent window: mentioned in 27 of 395 complaints (7%)
- Rear quarter: mentioned in 22 of 395 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country at $1,900, and half of them between $1,350 and $2,300.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2020), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 185 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 395 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 13 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 107 | 20% | 60,500 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 62 | 16% | 55,650 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 215 | 34% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 393 | 58% | 62,252 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 395 | 62% | 77,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 523 | 68% | 73,996 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 978 | 63% | 78,747 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 453 | 64% | 83,900 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 1,242 | 64% | 84,000 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 43 | 20% | 96,550 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 74 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 164 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 23 | 14% | 92,500 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 40 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 60 | 15% | 62,216 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 73 | 16% | 74,500 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 24 | 8% | 116,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 56 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 62 | 21% | 133,500 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 78 | 20% | 145,000 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 120 | 13% | 92,250 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 3 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The ignition switch AKA WIN MODULE has to be broken, making it extremely dangerous to drive my vehicle. Any time I go over a bump or the key wiggles slightly the car will turn right off and I lose full control over the car. I have to find a safe place to pull over and restart the car by taking the…
The vehicle caught on fire with my [XXX] and me inside. Its currently located at a tow yard and Chrysler has not inspected the vehicle yet. I have a report from the fire department stating the fire was hotter on the left drive side which directly lines up with the current recall of the drivers side…
The TIPMs system has been recalled in multiple vehicles and has causes a fuel pump relay failure and numerous other electrical issues . Chryslers recall has yet to include this year make and model despite the fact the identical part is used in the recalled vehicles. Chrysler is picking and choosing…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 395 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country (62% of the 634 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 77,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,900 (half paid between $1,350 and $2,300), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “blind spot”, in 38 of 395 complaints, followed by “vent window” (27).
Other 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
See all 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or electrical system problems across all Town AND Country years.