2012 Dodge Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Dodge Caravan, 5% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,006 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owned a 2012 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and one injury was reported. The vehicle was destroyed.the manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,488.”
NHTSA complaint #10606323, filed 2014-06, 48,488 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the computer chip was replaced; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice, where the air bag sensor and the air bag harness were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10744360, filed 2015-07, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Caravan. While driving 5 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, a 2004 honda accord crashed into the passenger side and sliding door of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the overhead air bags deployed, but were deflated. In addition, the other air bags failed to deploy at all. The contact was not injured. The passenger sustained bruises to the upper right torso and hip that required medical attention. The contact stated that the driver of the 2004 honda accord sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11088382, filed 2018-04, 140,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 17 | 10% |
| 2009 | 26 | 22% |
| 2008 | 42 | 14% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 49 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 | 59 | 24% |
| 2001 | 43 | 17% |
| 2000 | 69 | 15% |
| 1999 | 119 | 21% |
| 1998 | 99 | 16% |
| 1997 | 152 | 21% |
| 1996 | 251 | 18% |
| 1995 | 67 | 14% |
| 1994 | 94 | 15% |
| 1993 | 34 | 4% |
| 1992 | 30 | 3% |
| 1991 | 12 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Caravan
47 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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