2012 DODGE CARAVAN PROBLEMS
Model Trims
Caravan 3.6 V6 (287 Hp) Automatic
Issues by Year
Years to avoid. Click on columns for details
Malfunction Modules
Common Complaints and Reliability
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1. Battery/electrical issues:
- Battery draining repeatedly, wiring problem
- Fuses blown, electrical issues
- Alternator and battery replacement needed
- Battery issues leading to stalling and misfires
- Faulty battery affecting electrical components
- Battery draining repeatedly, wiring problem
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2. Engine/power issues:
- Takata recall for engine stalling while driving
- Fuel pump relay issues causing stalling
- Cylinder misfire causing stalling
- Autonomous acceleration causing sudden acceleration
- Engine shutting off unexpectedly
- Transmission issues causing gear problems
- Power loss while driving
- Takata recall for engine stalling while driving
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3. Safety concerns:
- Brake issues leading to overheating and smoke
- Air bag warning light remains on
- Door and window failure
- Air bag failure during collision
- Sudden vehicle shut down while driving
- Electrical malfunctions causing fire risk
- Brake issues leading to overheating and smoke
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4. Recall-related concerns:
- Delay in parts availability for rear window switch recall
- Delay in parts for electrical system recall
- Unresolved recall for rear quarter vent window switch
- Safety recall not resolved causing safety issues
- Issues related to recalled part availability
- Delay in parts availability for rear window switch recall
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5. Miscellaneous issues:
- Tire and wheel bearing issues
- Seat issues and bezel clip failure
- Transmission sensor malfunction
- Sliding door and seating issues
- Sudden acceleration and stalling incidents
- Malfunctioning features like wipers, lights, and horn.
- Tire and wheel bearing issues
Other Models
- 600 Number of complaints: 20
- Aries Number of complaints: 62
- Avenger Number of complaints: 4204
- B100 Number of complaints: 2
- B150 Number of complaints: 20
- B200 Number of complaints: 4
- B250 Number of complaints: 129
- B300 Number of complaints: 5
- B350 Number of complaints: 39
- Caliber Number of complaints: 2723
- Caravan Number of complaints: 13889
- Challenger Number of complaints: 2001
- Charger Number of complaints: 7347
- Colt Number of complaints: 326
- Colt Vista Number of complaints: 29
- D100 Number of complaints: 6
- D150 Number of complaints: 23
- D200 Number of complaints: 2
- D250 Number of complaints: 25
- D350 Number of complaints: 6
- D50 Number of complaints: 5
- Dakota Number of complaints: 9001
- Dart Number of complaints: 3039
- Daytona Number of complaints: 162
- Diplomat Number of complaints: 9
- Durango Number of complaints: 17828
- Dynasty Number of complaints: 616
- Grand Caravan Number of complaints: 17221
- Hornet Number of complaints: 31
- Intrepid Number of complaints: 7916
- Journey Number of complaints: 6761
- Lancer Number of complaints: 52
- Magnum Number of complaints: 1517
- Monaco Number of complaints: 80
- Neon Number of complaints: 4783
- Nitro Number of complaints: 1522
- Omni Number of complaints: 38
- Raider Number of complaints: 36
- Ram 1500 Number of complaints: 24388
- Ram 2500 Number of complaints: 12746
- Ram 3500 Number of complaints: 6071
- Ram 4500 Number of complaints: 97
- Ram 5500 Number of complaints: 255
- Ram SRT-10 Number of complaints: 9
- Ram Van Number of complaints: 289
- Ramcharger Number of complaints: 30
- Shadow Number of complaints: 567
- Spirit Number of complaints: 591
- Sprinter Number of complaints: 109
- Sprinter 2500 Number of complaints: 196
- Sprinter 3500 Number of complaints: 105
- Stealth Number of complaints: 289
- Stratus Number of complaints: 3500
- Viper Number of complaints: 80
- W100 Number of complaints: 6
- W150 Number of complaints: 7
- W200 Number of complaints: 1
- W250 Number of complaints: 34
- W350 Number of complaints: 7