2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 10%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 10% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 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“My key fobik is only sometimes starting the van which was already concerning, then while driving the van just turned off. I've been researching and apparently many of the years prior to 2012 have already been recalled for the exact same issue and the 2012 has the same ignition lock cylinder”
NHTSA complaint #11387096, filed 2021-01, 198,000 miles“Trouble starting, then starts runs great, then ramdomly dies ! Very dangerous!!! Hardto feel safe when you have no idea when this will happen. Currantly at dealer trying figure out ..... I can no longer take my grandchildren in his van, for fear of being killed !”
NHTSA complaint #11297855, filed 2020-01, 128,000 miles“My vehicle will randomly stall without any warning nor any dash lights such as check engine or battery displaying. My local Dodge dealership checked the vehicle out with a odb and could not diagnose the issue. This issue will happen while driving and it appears many other people are having a similar issue according to online research. This has been ongoing issue for a few months and we are unable to drive it nor resolve the issue since we (nor Dodge mechanics) know what is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11383107, filed 2020-12, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10228020Apr 2, 2022Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 15% |
| 2019 | 52 | 21% |
| 2018 | 66 | 24% |
| 2017 | 98 | 24% |
| 2016 | 241 | 24% |
| 2015 | 41 | 15% |
| 2014 | 36 | 10% |
| 2013 | 59 | 13% |
| 2012 | 60 | 10% |
| 2011 | 41 | 8% |
| 2010 | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 | 31 | 6% |
| 2008 | 42 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 21 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 17 | 3% |
| 1996 | 59 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
337 complaintsEngine
119 complaintsFuel system
74 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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