2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 337about this part
- Share
- 58%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 337 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 58% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 11 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to unlock my vehicle to get something from inside. I noticed that the lights were very dim and after placing the key fob into the ignition, the fob was locked in place. After about 15 minutes, I was able to release it from the ignition. I have tried resetting the battery among other things and nothing has helped.”
NHTSA complaint #11352184, filed 2020-08, 156,000 miles“Bought this 2012 Dodge caravan 1 month ago. Last week it stalled twice mid driving, once while slowing down nearing a stop light and once while driving highway speeds. Lucky I was able to find a large enough shoulder to pull over on and not cause an accident. Looks like this is a common issue, wondering what we can do to fix it/should this be recalled before lives are put at risk? Not much confidence in our new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11395657, filed 2021-02, 90,000 miles“The integrated control model is making the fuel relay run all night and make the battery die. I have looked online for recalls and there is none. This problem is happening on more Grand Caravan. I have had this problem for all most a year. I can't find the tipm or it cost to most. This need to be recalled”
NHTSA complaint #11166474, filed 2019-01, 162,000 miles“I attempted to cold start my van it it wouldn't start. It kept making clicking sounds. Eventually after a few days and slowly turning the ignition, it started. The initial incident occurred in the morning after my car sat overnight in the garage. I had just returned from a 16 trip to fl from ga and back.”
NHTSA complaint #11234725, filed 2019-07, 115,000 miles“My fuel pump kept running when the car was off and the key was out it was the tipm computer that was bad I bypassed the tipm when this was fixed at Dodge now my battery light is coming on its a brand new battery and alternator and im being told its the tipm. It also was effecting acceleration it would ramp up RPM but speed would not change this issue occured while in motion driving on a freeway”
NHTSA complaint #11203260, filed 2019-04, 135,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V234000May 7, 2014Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2010–2014, Chrysler Town And Country 2010–2014
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 20% |
| 2019 | 58 | 24% |
| 2018 | 92 | 34% |
| 2017 | 144 | 35% |
| 2016 | 314 | 31% |
| 2015 | 38 | 14% |
| 2014 | 128 | 36% |
| 2013 | 256 | 54% |
| 2012 | 337 | 58% |
| 2011 | 332 | 63% |
| 2010 | 550 | 63% |
| 2009 | 334 | 61% |
| 2008 | 815 | 63% |
| 2007 | 30 | 16% |
| 2006 | 38 | 13% |
| 2005 | 259 | 26% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 32 | 15% |
| 2002 | 38 | 13% |
| 2001 | 37 | 12% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 62 | 14% |
| 1998 | 79 | 14% |
| 1997 | 104 | 18% |
| 1996 | 197 | 17% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
119 complaintsFuel system
74 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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