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2012 Dodge Caravan recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2012 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component87
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 47 | 54 |
| Engine | 19 | 22 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 7 |
| Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Power train | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“Van stops abruptly. Will die while driving, wheel will lock up and and van powers down. Will start back up as soon as its stops.”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and was towed to kendall dodge chrysler jeep ram (13355 sw 137th ave, miami, fl 33186, (786) 231-2120).”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. The contact stated that their vehicle would not start. They jump started the vehicle and it was able to restart.”
Other Dodge Caravan model years
- 20150 recalls23 complaints
- 20140 recalls20 complaints
- 20130 recalls30 complaints
- 20120 recalls87 complaints
- 20110 recalls78 complaints
- 20102 recalls172 complaints
- 20092 recalls118 complaints
- 20082 recalls302 complaints
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2012 Dodge Caravan recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Dodge Caravan. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Dodge Caravan?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 87 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Dodge Caravan?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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