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2012 Dodge Grand 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.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 584
Latest campaign: Dec 17, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	Dec 17, 2025	25V876000
Air bags	1	Jun 13, 2017	17V376000
Electrical system	1	May 7, 2014	14V234000
Equipment	1	May 2, 2012	12V191000
Suspension	1	Apr 3, 2012	12V141000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Sep 29, 2011	11V487000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 17, 2025Latest campaign


Dec 17, 202525V876000	Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement latch/anchor An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V876000 What's wrong Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. Risk An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668. Campaign NHTSA 25V876000 · Dec 17, 2025
Jun 13, 201717V376000	Air bags: frontal Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V376000 What's wrong Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits. Risk Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33. Campaign NHTSA 17V376000 · Jun 13, 2017
May 7, 201414V234000	Electrical system An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V234000 What's wrong Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest. Risk An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25. Campaign NHTSA 14V234000 · May 7, 2014
May 2, 201212V191000	Equipment THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V191000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES. Risk THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Remedy CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 12V191000 · May 2, 2012
Apr 3, 201212V141000	Suspension: rear THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V141000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED. Risk THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 12V141000 · Apr 3, 2012
Sep 29, 201111V487000	Engine and engine cooling CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V487000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK. Risk CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 11V487000 · Sep 29, 2011

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component584

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

584Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

14Involving a fire

14Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	337	58	0	11	0
Engine	119	20	1	2	0
Fuel/propulsion system	68	12	0	0	0
Unknown or other	60	10	1	0	1
Power train	48	8	0	0	0
Service brakes	38	7	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	24	4	3	0	1
Structure	19	3	0	2	0
Air bags	18	3	1	0	2
Electronic stability control (ESC)	18	3	0	0	0
Steering	14	2	0	0	0
Seats	9	2	0	0	4
Exterior lighting	7	1	2	0	6
Fuel system	7	1	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	7	1	0	0	0

11 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
“Randomly shuts off Says key is in the ignition when it isnt”
Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769685
Power train
“We purchased our 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 1/2026. Only 85000 miles on it. After about a week or 2, when husband tried go start van to go to work early cold, morning, van wouldn't start easily.”
Filed 04/14/2026 · ODI 11731166
Electrical system
“The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad”
Filed 02/19/2026 · ODI 11718989

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recent, 25V876000 (reported December 17, 2025), concerns equipment adaptive/mobility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 337 complaints out of 584 filed with NHTSA (58%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Dodge Grand 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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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement latch/anchor

Air bags: frontal

Electrical system

Equipment

Suspension: rear

Engine and engine cooling