2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 13%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fuel pump stays on after the van is turned off and the keys are removed, sometimes it will kick off if you reinsert the keys and turn it off other times we have to pull the fuse to make it kick off. This has happened on numerous occasions other than today. After doing research I have found out it's a very common occurrence in Dodge caravan and also the town and country.”
NHTSA complaint #11208797, filed 2019-05, 102,000 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“The vehicle didn't start in the morning when switch on I have to call to the body shop and they found out it was the fuel pump they had to change it. I thing that for a car that is only 5 years and 71963 miles it is to soon to have that kind of problems .the vehicle was stationary on a driveway I do have a repair invoice”
NHTSA complaint #11058352, filed 2018-01, 71,923 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 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10119463Oct 9, 2017Instructions to inspect the EO label on the fuel tank for accuracy and replace as required any affected label
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil 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…
- 10221067Dec 15, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139771Oct 3, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
- 10139664Jun 10, 2014MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 14 | 6% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 3% |
| 2016 | 26 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 41 | 9% |
| 2012 | 74 | 13% |
| 2011 | 137 | 26% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 15 | 1% |
| 2007 | 49 | 27% |
| 2006 | 31 | 11% |
| 2005 | 64 | 6% |
| 2004 | 36 | 31% |
| 2003 | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 6% |
| 2000 | 23 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 25 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 7% |
| 1996 | 181 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 2% |
| 1991 | 16 | 12% |
| 1990 | 11 | 20% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
337 complaintsEngine
119 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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