2012 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 15th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (47 complaints, 54%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 87owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 54% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 22% | 108,171 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 10% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 9% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% | 51,007 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 3,154 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 24,943 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 24,882 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 27,056 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 127 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Dodge Caravan recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Dodge Caravan.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Van stops abruptly. Will die while driving, wheel will lock up and and van powers down. Will start back up as soon as its stops.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TOWED TO KENDALL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (13355 SW 137TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33186, [redacted]). THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND THEY REPAIRED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND REPLACED THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. The contact stated that their vehicle would not start. They jump started the vehicle and it was able to restart. The following day the vehicle failed to start as a result, the contact replaced the battery and the vehicle was then able to start. However…
2012 dodge grand caravan stops running suddenly while driving. On several occasions over the past week the vehicle will just cut off while driving. So far this has only happened on city streets and not on the highway. On a least one occasion i noticed that i bumped the key. Maybe an ignition…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The…
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2011 Caravan · 2013 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 Caravan | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Caravan?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2012 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.