CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 584 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 14 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (337 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 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.
Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly
Wiring for the driver's frontal airbag can become chafed inside the steering wheel.
Most common 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Problem areas named in the 584 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 337 |
| Engine | 119 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 68 |
| Unknown Or Other | 60 |
| Power Train | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 18 |
What owners report
Randomly shuts off Says key is in the ignition when it isnt
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. Sometimes he would wait up to a few hours and keep trying to start, eventually it would. But last 3 days, its gotten harder to start van.at all. Not cool. Why isn't this recalled, it seems ALOT of people have same issue..
The fuel pump would run all night and going down the road the van would cut off...had it checked the tipm was bad
My van tipm went out..it would cut off going down the road the safety door locks was not working the fuel pump was running all the time with switch off
While driving, the vehicle will periodically shut down/lose all power. This appears to occur when a slight bump in the road occurs. The loss of power to the vehicle is obviously a significant safety issue. We have been able to restart it when switching to neutral and turning the key; however, this obviously isn't a safe solution while traveling down the highway with no power to the vehicle. This has occurred multiple times at varying speeds (30-70 mph) over the last few years - I am reporting it now as I was assuming/anticipating there would be a recall on this safety issue.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (16.4% rollover risk) |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan questions
Does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: Wheelchair Tie-Downs May Not Lock, Risking Movement in Transit; Driver Airbag May Deploy Unexpectedly; Electrical System; Equipment; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Based on 584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (337), Engine (119), Fuel/Propulsion System (68).
How safe is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Dodge Grand Caravan 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.