2012 Chrysler Town And Country Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, 1% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear trailing arm broke loose from the chassis. 2 bolts sheared off on right side 2 were missing and left side two were missing and the other 2 were loose. The whole right side of the rear end was hanging down. This happened while in town at low speed fortunately as in a few minutes I would have been on the highway at 55 mpr. Grandkids were in the car. It was totally undriveable and I had to have it towed. Having read online there are several others that have had the same issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11232721, filed 2019-07, 45,000 miles“Front pump in transmission failed. Van will not drive.also have keep replacing sway bar end links, for years since new. Had to replace rear wheel hubs due to bearing failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11297019, filed 2020-01, 99,800 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town And Country. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the front and rear driver side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The wheel hub assembly was replaced on the front and rear driver side tires. The failure recurred on the front and rear passenger side tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v141000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10786477, filed 2015-10, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town And Country. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud screeching sound from under the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the front passenger side tie rod disconnected and the other three wheels were pointing forward. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the technicians replaced the tie rod. They also advised that a lug nut was not tightened correctly. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,766. Updated 04/10/12 updated 04/16/12”
NHTSA complaint #10451244, filed 2012-03, 2,766 milesRelated recalls
- 12V141000Apr 3, 2012Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21…Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 2012, Dodge Grand Caravan 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
- 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…
- 10062980Feb 8, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 25 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 7% |
| 1999 | 32 | 9% |
| 1998 | 18 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 38 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSeats
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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