2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,626miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,626 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In regards to cooper tires the manufacturer info and DOT number to follow. I have had two tires with failure to the radial belt. On 8/4/19 I was on my way to ft. Worth texas when I the front left tire on the driver's side started thumping. I was on hwy 10 in east texas near canton and in a construction zone there was no where to pull over so I continued driving slowly which was very stressful. The tire did blow but I was able to get off at a rest area (thank you jesus). I called aaa and they sent a family owned tow truck service out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362974, filed 2020-10, 57,626 miles“In regards to cooper tires the manufacturer info and DOT number to follow. I have had two tires with failure to the radial belt shift. One tire blew out on a trip to texas, I do not have it, but the tow truck driver said it had a bulge and failed. Under stressful conditions on a highway I did not take a picture. The second tire failed locally and I have kept the tire and can send a pic and also have a statement on the receipt from where I purchased the vehicle that had put the tires on saying it was a belt shift there is a prominent bulge in the tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11362968, filed 2020-10, 64,264 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan equipped with kumho kh25 tires, size 235/60r/16. The contact stated that the driver front and rear tires flattened within a week. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician inspected the tires and stated that air was escaping from the seams on the sides. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to have the dealer return the tires in order to receive a credit. The tires were replaced. The failure and current mileage was 39,000. The DOT was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10493748, filed 2013-01, 39,000 miles“4 high quality tires from goodyear: 2 sold in 2016 and 2 sold in 2017 for the same vehicle found to have the rubber compound cracking and showing premature ageing. All 4 titres sold, balanced and installed by goodyear outlets. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080292, filed 2018-03“Purchased yokohama avid ascend tire in april 2013 based on 80000 mile tread warranty. I noticed what looked like dry rot cracking and tires vibrated at highway speed. Brought to tire dealer. They rebalanced tires and said to come back if condition got worse. Drove about 400 miles to beach and back. On way back home vibration came back. Noticed an actual split about 1/8 inch where tread meets the sidewall. Tire dealer replaced two tires on a prorated basis according to yokohama. Front tires also exhibited far more pronounced wear than rears despite proper inflation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10628943, filed 2014-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 | 36 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 15 | 3% |
| 1996 | 17 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 13% |
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 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 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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