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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls, newest first

December 17, 2025NHTSA 25V87600086 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 13, 2017NHTSA 17V376000209,135 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 7, 2014NHTSA 14V234000644,757 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 2, 2012NHTSA 12V191000471 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 3, 2012NHTSA 12V141000289 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 29, 2011NHTSA 11V487000667 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 583 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
14
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system329
  2. Engine118
  3. Fuel/propulsion system68
  4. Unknown or other60
  5. Power train47

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Questions

Does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment adaptive/mobility, air bags, electrical system, equipment, suspension, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
583 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.