2012 Chrysler Town And Country Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 6%of 634 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,420miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, 6% of the 634 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,420 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When backing up I came to a stop. I shifted from reverse to drive. The van felt like it was hit from behind. Something in the transmission causes a hard bang. This happens about 40% of the time. I had it into 2 Chrysler dealers and they say it is normal. They reprogrammed the computer several times to no avail.”
NHTSA complaint #10712175, filed 2015-04, 38,000 miles“Started hearing humming from the rear of the vehicle 35-70 MPH. Thought it to be tires. Reviewed recalls and found rt rear wheel bearings recall m13 / NHTSA 12v-141 on my model. Called the dealer who said my car not included . $60 check out and $500 repair. Took it to a local garage paid $350 (attached). Called Chrysler customer satisfaction,. No willingness to consider assistance. Unprofessional dealer attitude and only a sorry from Chrysler.”
NHTSA complaint #11115237, filed 2018-08, 99,000 miles“Out of the blue one day, I was hearing a clanging when my car was idling but when I gave it gas the noice seemed to stop. Several different auto shops told me it was the engine gone bad. I found a shop that went a little further in checking and found that my flywheel was broke. The inner circle had just cracked completely out of the outer circle, which is very odd because it is a complete solid piece. I did not have any accidendents or blows to the vechicle so its a big surprise that it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11280464, filed 2019-11, 120,000 miles“My van has only 36,714 miles on it and I had to replace the right front wheel bearing costing $496.24 today. I have heard of a wheel bearing issue recall involving 2012 Town And Country vans. Is my van a part of this recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10995621, filed 2017-06, 36,714 miles“This car is need camshafts, gaskets and valve arms in both side plus more the car only has 64,000 I put only 18,000 in 2 years keep the car up to date with oil change been complaining since day one that something is wrong with the car had a diagnostic by one Chrysler dealer paid by the private dealer I bought the car from and cut not find anything wrong with it after a year of it the car need camshafts, valve arms in both sides and gaskets for a cost of 1,100. One of the parts was under guarantee by Chrysler like the left side but not the right side.”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 187 | 35% |
| 2015 | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 28 | 11% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 52 | 17% |
| 1999 | 44 | 12% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 | 147 | 16% |
| 1995 | 14 | 24% |
| 1994 | 30 | 19% |
| 1993 | 28 | 13% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country
395 complaintsEngine
100 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSteering
16 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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