2012 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 584 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are electrical system (337), engine (119), fuel/propulsion system (68). It earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating. EPA-rated fuel economy is about 20 mpg combined.
The 2012 ranks #8 of 9 Grand Caravan model years for fewest complaints (2012–2020), with more complaints than the average year (401). It has 6 recalls vs. an average of 4.1 per model year.
Recalls 6
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Equipment adaptive/mobility · wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor ·
Problem: 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 from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air bags · frontal
Problem: 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.
Risk: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Fix: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.
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.
Equipment
Problem: 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.
Risk: The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Suspension · rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Randomly shuts off Says key is in the ignition when it isnt
We purchased our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 1/2026. Only 85000 miles on it. After about a week or 2, when husband tried go start van to go to work early cold, morning, van wouldn't start easily. Sometimes he would wait up to a few hours and keep trying to start, eventually it would. But last 3 days, its gotten harder to start van.at all. Not cool. Why isn't this recalled, it se…
The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad
Safety ratings
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Grand Caravan
Auto 6-spd · 6 cyl · 3.6 L
Gasoline or E85
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, most recently for equipment adaptive/mobility · wheelchair restraints/securement · latch/anchor · (12/17/2025). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Based on 584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are electrical system (337), engine (119), fuel/propulsion system (68).
Is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan safe?
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan earned a 4-star overall rating in NHTSA's 5-star safety ratings.
Is the 2012 a good year for the Dodge Grand Caravan?
The 2012 ranks #8 of 9 Grand Caravan model years for fewest complaints (2012–2020), with more complaints than the average year (401). It has 6 recalls vs. an average of 4.1 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan get?
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is EPA-rated at about 20 mpg combined.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: GRAND CARAVAN, Grand Caravan.