CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Chrysler Town And Country has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 16 fires, 24 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (395 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2012 Chrysler Town And Country recalls
Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit
Certain wheelchair restraint systems installed in these vehicles, specifically QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max units made by Rollx, may have retractors that fail to lock.
Most common 2012 Chrysler Town And Country problems
Problem areas named in the 634 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 395 |
| Engine | 100 |
| Unknown Or Other | 58 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 56 |
| Power Train | 36 |
| Structure | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Steering | 16 |
What owners report
The ignition switch AKA WIN MODULE has to be broken, making it extremely dangerous to drive my vehicle. Any time I go over a bump or the key wiggles slightly the car will turn right off and I lose full control over the car. I have to find a safe place to pull over and restart the car by taking the key out and putting the key back in. The part where the key goes in is very very loose. This puts myself and my kids at risk especially driving on the highway! Whenever this happens I would have to find a way to come to a complete stop in which the brakes start skipping because of the malfunction. After research , I have found that there was a recall with the other Chrysler town and counties from y
The vehicle caught on fire with my [XXX] and me inside. Its currently located at a tow yard and Chrysler has not inspected the vehicle yet. I have a report from the fire department stating the fire was hotter on the left drive side which directly lines up with the current recall of the drivers side door switch. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The TIPMs system has been recalled in multiple vehicles and has causes a fuel pump relay failure and numerous other electrical issues . Chryslers recall has yet to include this year make and model despite the fact the identical part is used in the recalled vehicles. Chrysler is picking and choosing which vehicles this recall applies to and itâs putting families at risk of the TIPM failing and leaving them stranded at any time. Chrysler has a packaged replacement part under ârecall pricingâ but refuses to cover labor to install the new part on certain vehicles.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to turn off. The contact stated that after wiggling the ignition key in the ignition switch, the vehicle started. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall on the VIN related to a faulty ignition switch. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,288.
Fuel Relay System Failure When searching online apparently this is such an extremely common issue there is a special bypass part that was made, and part of a recall for durangos and jeeps but not the town and country, even though this part is failing all the time in this vehicle as well. Before it went completely dead, it did fail once when I was driving, which is a huge safety issue. I was lucky it started again and that I wasnât going very fast. I didnât know at the time that is was the fuel relay system failing until it finally stopped working and my car no longer started. Once bypassed with the bypass part it started immediately, however I had to buy the bypass part to confirm.
2012 Chrysler Town And Country safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (16.4% rollover risk) |
2012 Chrysler Town And Country questions
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit; Electrical System; Equipment; Suspension:Rear; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
Based on 634 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (395), Engine (100), Unknown Or Other (58).
How safe is the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Chrysler Town And Country has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.