2012 Dodge Caravan Technical Service Bulletins

150 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Dodge Caravan. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10175088Mar 27, 2020Vehicle speed control. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
• 10174168Mar 27, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Speed Control Operates Intermittently
• 10170314Dec 11, 2019Suspension. Air 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 cause without over repairing the system. Replace only the part deemed failed by the diagnostics performed.
• 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10220098Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
• 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
• 10169246Nov 20, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Authentic Mopar® Glass Replacement This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the recommended usage of Authentic Mopar® Glass.
• 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
• 10166537Aug 7, 2019Equipment. RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not "FFFF". If either field shows "FFFF", please contact Mike Wielgat at 248-576-6696 or Rohan Negandhi at 248-421-9608 If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10162475May 15, 2019Equipment. VALVE KIT, A/C Expansion For concern of noise while AC is running, prior to replacing this part, please call Thomas Rolo at (248) 931-0484. If no response in 15 minutes, proceed with repair.
• 10162466May 3, 2019Engine, Equipment. Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair. If replacing due to missing Spring Loaded Check Valve, a replacement spring and check valve are now available through MOPAR.
• 10219830Jun 7, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection: Check if float sensor is rotated off location from the bottle anti-rotation features that surround the SENSOR. Check to determine if the issue has been resolved. Continue with repair if necessary. Please contact Chris Koch at cell (248)…
• 10217521Mar 15, 2017Fuel system. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 [email protected], or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 [email protected] before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump…
• 10139989Mar 15, 2017Engine cooling. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 [email protected], or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 [email protected] before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump…
• 10139978Mar 8, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10139985Mar 1, 2017Seat belts. Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
• 10223855Sep 7, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this inspection. Inspect the sensor for a fluid coating on the sensor pins. Orange colored rain repellant can cause this fluid build-up. Clean the pins, drain the reservoir, and fill with Mopar approved washer fluid. Check to determine if the issue has…
• 10217600Jun 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Shaft - Axle Half Note: The joint between the splines on the halfshaft and the hub and bearing is an interference fit. The halfshaft nut is to be used to draw the hub and bearing onto the halfshaft splines. This is particularly true if hub and bearing is also being replaced.~
• 10140110Jun 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Shaft - Axle Half Note: The joint between the splines on the halfshaft and the hub and bearing is an interference fit. The halfshaft nut is to be used to draw the hub and bearing onto the halfshaft splines. This is particularly true if hub and bearing is also being replaced.~
• 10080209Jun 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "shaft - axle half note: the joint between the splines on the halfshaft and the hub and bearing is an interference fit. The halfshaft nut is to be used to draw the hub and bearing onto the halfshaft splines. This is particularly true if hub and bearing is also being replaced"
• 10218303May 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features.
• 10140254May 4, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. RES / RHA / REB radio that supports Bluetooth and Hands-Free For issues with Bluetooth, Hands-Free Calling, and/or Voice Commands, DO NOT replace the radio. Diagnose the Hands-Free Module system (also called the Telematics Module). The Telematics Module (and associated components) is the system responsible for these features.
• 10139956Apr 20, 2016Vehicle speed control. Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please verify that there is no blockage in front of the sensor. Blockage can occur from mud, ice, snow, front end damage, bracket damage, the sensor not attached to the bracket properly or an aftermarket fascia installed. This fault can occur…
• 10215071Mar 31, 2016Electrical system. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously.
• 10138948Mar 31, 2016Equipment. Hands Free Module Prompts Begin Erroneously This bulletin involves diagnosing and based on outcome, either performing a USB flash or replacing the Mopar accessory Hands Free Module (HFM). A customer may experience the Uconnect prompts begin to play without pressing the Voice Recognition (VR) button. The prompt may repeat itself two or three times before exiting. The customer satisfaction enhancements are included…
• 10121927Jan 26, 2016Engine cooling. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
• 10119637Jan 9, 2016Equipment. Flash: HVAC System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the HVAC Module with new software. The customer may describe one or more of the following conditions: · Feeling hot air coming out of the passenger side vents. · HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting.
• 10218148Dec 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
• 10215182Dec 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements.
• 10160039Dec 12, 2015Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system…. Flash: 3.6L Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. NOTE: There will be two software packages to choose from. Both software updates will fix all symptoms/conditions listed. One will contain a enhanced accelerator pedal operation and one will not. Refer to the ?Symptoms/Conditions? for a detailed description of…
• 10074965Dec 12, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10159915Nov 7, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Flash: HVAC System Improvements This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the HVAC Module with new software. The customer may describe one or more of the following conditions: ? Feeling hot air coming out of the passenger side vents. ? HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting.
• 10150546Apr 18, 2015Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. RBZ Or RHB Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RBZ or RHB Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following. ? When changing the language on the radio, the navigation may still display English. ? Help prevent navigation lockup. ? Ghost image of the vehicle?s brand logo on the display screen. ? Digital photos loaded onto the hard drive intermittently get…
• 10150519Apr 7, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Wire Harness Hanging Down From Rear Bumper Fascia This bulletin involves attaching the park assist and/or blind spot detection wire harness to the rear bumper fascia. The customer may describe a wire harness hanging down from the rear bumper fascia.
• 10223599Feb 11, 2015Engine cooling. Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white…
• 10221028Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Water In The Jack Storage Area This bulletin involves sealing the left side fascia support flange. The customer may describe water entering the jack storage compartment and/or a wet jack storage bag and/or wet jack storage compartment liner material.
• 10139748Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Water In The Jack Storage Area This bulletin involves sealing the left side fascia support flange. The customer may describe water entering the jack storage compartment and/or a wet jack storage bag and/or wet jack storage compartment liner material.
• 10064470Sep 19, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10220993Sep 10, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. 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 resulting in the radio running in Emergency IFS mode. This error condition can occur due to interrupting the software update, background radio operations interfering with the reflash process, etc.
• 10139594Sep 10, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment…. Part 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 resulting in the radio running in Emergency IFS mode. This error condition can occur due to interrupting the software update, background radio operations interfering with the reflash process, etc.
• 10139690Aug 9, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof Opens But Will Not Close And/Or Cycles Back To Open And/Or Sunroof Glass Scratched This bulletin involves inspecting sunroof glass clearance and if necessary, modifying the sunroof reinforcement to allow adequate clearance for sunroof glass travel. The customer may experience the sunroof opens but will not close and/or cycles back to open and/or the outer surface of the sunroof glass is scratched.
• 10064462Aug 9, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10217716Jul 22, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Flash: HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the HVAC Module with new software. Customers may experience the following condition: HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting.Updating the HVAC software will correct this condition.This SB includes improved software over what was originally…
• 10141231Jul 22, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. Flash: HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the HVAC Module with new software. Customers may experience the following condition: HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting.Updating the HVAC software will correct this condition.This SB includes improved software over what was originally…
• 10139668Jun 12, 2014Body and structure. Sliding Door Trim Contacting Vehicle Rear Quarter This bulletin depending on production date, involves either installing or engaging an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened. The customer may experience a door trim panel contacting the quarter panel on either side when opening either of the sliding doors.
• 10063789Jun 12, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10229871Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Dielectric Grease This product is no longer approved for use on ignition coil and spark plug boots. Current plug boot material(silicone) is not compatible with this grease and can cause deterioration over time.

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