2012 Chrysler Town And Country Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, 3% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at various speeds the van will shut off we will lose power steering and brakes you lose all power as if the key is off,I will jiggle the key and it will start back up or it will power up, you shift into nuetral and turn the key and start back up it is intermittent and it could happen while driving slow or driving 70mph down the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10968223, filed 2017-03, 79,000 miles“The vehicle shut off while driving. No error codes or poor running performance. It simply shut down. Has happened a few times. This latest event was on the high way at a high rate of speed. With engine off no airbags, power steering/brakes. Family was in the car. Incredibly dangerous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11143778, filed 2018-10, 155,000 miles“Steering wheel did not properly function with the front wheel axel causing a accident on 8/23/2014, it was difficult steering on right turns and left and the vehicle would have wide turns.”
NHTSA complaint #10650451, filed 2014-10, 23,864 miles“When driving the vehicle this morning at approximately 7 a.m. Period on major road in lake orion michigan when driving in approximately 40 miles per hour. The car shut down, turned off. Steering wheel locked up. While daughter was in the car also. Had to pull off in the middle of the major road. No codes appeared on the dash. Full tank of gas. Just had the oil changed the day before. At friendly chevrolet in lapeer michigan. Already notified the dealership. They advised with no codes not sure if they can help out at all. They were very helpful though. And courteous.”
NHTSA complaint #10969182, filed 2017-03, 43,000 miles“The vehicle randomly shuts off while driving dash goes black and then randomly starts back up or I have to put it in (n) to start it back up while Im at a free role i lose control of the power steering and braking this is a dangerous for myself my children and grand kids also others Im the road this is seriously gonna get someone hurt this issue should not be occurring this is very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11677903, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 10221192Apr 10, 2021Steering System Inspection After a Collision This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding conditions under which replacement or repair of steering system components…
- 10181504Sep 9, 2020Cooler line, Power steering return The clips that hold the line to the core support are not available at this time and will need to be reused. Use care when opening and…
- 10054185Sep 25, 2013Chrysler/dodge: when braking, steering wheel would shake, brake pedal pulsates and/or floor pan vibrates and need to replace, both, front brake rotors, right and left front lower…
- 10138997Feb 22, 2013Front Brake Judder And/Or Vibration This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 | 121 | 14% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 52 | 21% |
| 2002 | 76 | 19% |
| 2001 | 52 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 8% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 74 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country
395 complaintsEngine
100 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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