MYRModel Year Report

2012 Dodge Caravan

▲ Better than typical
2012 Dodge Caravan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:06:02.514Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 69 complaints 1988: 103 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1989 1990: 278 complaints 1991: 617 complaints 1992: 913 complaints 1993: 949 complaints 1994: 644 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2009 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints 2020
2012: 87 complaints
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YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198769
1988103
1989191
1990278
1991617
1992913
1993949
1994644
1995489
19961403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200464
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 54%

54% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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VECHILE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARING. NO INSTRUMENT LIGHTS OR HESITATION. THIS NOW HAS HAPPEN TO ME 3 TIME. SPEED RANGING FROM 25-55 MPH. WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN INTO NETUREL AND RESTARTED WHILE THE VAN WAS COASTING WITHOUT POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 19 distinct reports on file.

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VECHILE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARING. NO INSTRUMENT LIGHTS OR HESITATION. THIS NOW HAS HAPPEN TO ME 3 TIME. SPEED RANGING FROM 25-55 MPH. WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN INTO NETUREL AND RESTARTED WHILE THE VAN WAS COASTING WITHOUT POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180103

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I PURCHASED A NEW VAN ON JULY 5, 2013. ON JULY 8, 2013, I DROVE 4 MILES, AND STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I ACCELERATED TO APPROX. 40 MPH, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VAN SHIFTED TO THE RIGHT MOMENTARILY, UPON WHICH I REGAINED CONTROL IMMEDIATELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131231

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, A 2004 HONDA ACCORD CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SLIDING DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180416

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2013 ▲ 2016 ▲ 1985

WORST YEARS

■ 1996 ■ 1993 ■ 1992

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Dodge Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Dodge Caravan is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Dodge Caravan?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2012 Dodge Caravan have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.