Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement, latch/anchor
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · reported December 17, 2025 · Rollx Vans · 86 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Air bags: frontal
NHTSA campaign 17V376000 · reported June 13, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · 209,135 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · reported May 7, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC · 644,757 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Equipment
NHTSA campaign 12V191000 · reported May 2, 2012 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 471 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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.
Suspension: rear
NHTSA campaign 12V141000 · reported April 3, 2012 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 289 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA campaign 11V487000 · reported September 29, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 667 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 7, 2026 · Electrical system
Randomly shuts off Says key is in the ignition when it isnt
Apr 14, 2026 · Electrical system
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…
Feb 19, 2026 · 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
Nov 26, 2025 · Electrical system
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
Nov 16, 2025 · Electrical system
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…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 7, 2026.