2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway my van lost all power and shut off. No steering, nothing. We pulled over on a ramp putting our children's lives and our own in danger, to walk home. The tipm seems to be the problem. The van will not restart, will not crank, and is currently sitting while I see all of the recall attempts for tipms.”
NHTSA complaint #11341577, filed 2020-07, 110,300 miles“I have previously reported an issue with my vehicle. The problem has persisted. The issue at hand is the vehicle loses power without warning while driving. It has happened at low speeds (25 MPH), middle speeds (45 MPH) and high speeds (65-70 MPH). All warning lights are disabled when the events occur, so there is no way to warn other vehicles of the issues at hand, increasing the probability of a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291679, filed 2019-12, 106,000 miles“My 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, with approx. 62,000 miles, keep cutting when I try to start it. The dealer says it the tipm, which costs $1,638. The van will start then cut off. I had to have the battery charged twice before I took it to the dealer for diagnostic.”
NHTSA complaint #11138996, filed 2018-10, 62,000 miles“My car was in for a recall 2 years ago where my car would not switch gears when driving. Prior I complained several times before to the dealership and they said nothing was wrong until I found the recall or concern on line. My car is now showing the same signs as before along with stalling when I hit the break and making a ticking noise. How do I get this resolved since obviously it is a manufacturer issue with the car. This happens on highways, city streets when the car is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11203053, filed 2019-04, 91,000 miles“My van draws down the battery, found the fuel pump was not shutting off. The tipm is bad and I continue to wrestle with the problem. When I first complained to the dealer, they told me I had a dead cell in my battery. They said to replace the battery. I allowed them to replace it. About 2 weeks later , the car would not start. Same problem, over and over. The fuel pump will continue to run, now I have to pull the fuse so as to not drain my battery and hope and pray the van will start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219343, filed 2019-06, 104,719 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 26 | 5% |
| 2010 | 19 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 39 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
337 complaintsEngine
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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