2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 584 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2% of the 584 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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.
“Our passenger side and rear heating system will not shut off. It continues to blow full blast regardless of any action we take. This was the first day we did not need heat since we bought the car this past fall, so we were unaware of the issue. It continues to happen. There are thousands of similar complaints online and no recall has been ordered. Why?”
NHTSA complaint #10703803, filed 2015-04, 49,000 miles“My vehicle was parked in my driveway about 50 feet away from the road at apprx 11:00 am 5/3/2014 when me and my husband heard a pop looked outside to see that my rear windshield exploded. My side vents where both open on the vehicle and it was not driven since 5/2/2014 at 12:30 pm. Then was parked from there on. Police came by and saw no foul play.”
NHTSA complaint #10586328, filed 2014-05, 22,300 miles“I received a safety recall letter for rear quarter vent window switch, may get overheated and have fire so took it to the sherman Dodge they disconnected the switch and told they let me know when the parts arrive, its been almost 5 months they have not called and when I call they say the parts are not there.”
NHTSA complaint #10669849, filed 2015-01, 40,000 miles“While driving along the highway at night, I turned off the high beams because of an approaching car. The multifunction switch instantly failed; I was unable to activate the high beams again, my directional signals did not work and the windshield wipers began to wipe incessantly. I consider this to be a safety-related defect, because I could not signal my intentions to other drivers, nor could I use the high beams to improve visibility. On a two-year-old van with only 89,000 miles, this failure seems premature.”
NHTSA complaint #10653625, filed 2014-11, 89,000 miles“Faulty tipm , causing all electrical devices to quit working or operate intermittently on there own . Door safety locks to not open and trap occupants inside or not lock when vehical reaches speed. Vehicle no start and leave stranded and wrecker charges!”
NHTSA complaint #11075536, filed 2018-02, 125,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10219830Jun 7, 2017Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform this inspection…
- 10223855Sep 7, 2016Washer Fluid Level Sensor Prior to replacing this part due to "Low Washer Fluid" tell tale light on the dash and the washer fluid bottle is full, please perform the this…
- 10137034May 16, 2014Power Window-Vent Switch - Interim CSN Repair This Bulletin involves disconnecting the switch for the rear power vent window, if requested by the customer. A customer may inquire…
- 10137029May 13, 2014Customer Request Rear Window Vent Switch Disconnected This Bulletin involves disconnecting the switch for the rear power vent window, if requested by the customer. A customer may…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 3% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 53 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 6% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 4% |
| 1997 | 61 | 10% |
| 1996 | 100 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 14 | 7% |
| 1993 | 17 | 6% |
| 1992 | 17 | 7% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
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 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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