2012 Dodge Grand Caravan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 816
- 153 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 329 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 14 injuries · 17 fires
What owners report fails — 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 329
- ENGINE 118
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 68
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 60
- POWER TRAIN 47
6 recalls on record for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
- NHTSA 25V876000 · 2026 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR R An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 17V376000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
- NHTSA 14V234000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
- NHTSA 12V141000 · 2012 · SUSPENSION:REAR THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- NHTSA 12V191000 · 2012 · EQUIPMENT THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
NHTSA has 816 consumer complaints on record for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (329 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (329), engine (118), fuel/propulsion system (68), unknown or other (60). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.