MYRModel Year Report

2012 Dodge Caravan

▲ Better than typical
2012 Dodge Caravan
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:43:21.402Z

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
87
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1989 1990: 283 complaints 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1,403 complaints 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2012 87 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2019 2020: 3 complaints
1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1987: 72 complaints 1987 1988: 107 complaints 1989: 194 complaints 1990: 283 complaints 1990 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1993: 955 complaints 1993 1994: 661 complaints 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1,403 complaints 1996 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1999: 555 complaints 1999 2000: 470 complaints 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2002 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2005: 537 complaints 2005 2006: 173 complaints 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2012 87 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2017: 11 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020
1984: 18 complaints 1984 1985: 49 complaints 1986: 49 complaints 1986 1987: 72 complaints 1988: 107 complaints 1988 1989: 194 complaints 1990: 283 complaints 1990 1991: 623 complaints 1992: 923 complaints 1992 1993: 955 complaints 1994: 661 complaints 1994 1995: 489 complaints 1996: 1,403 complaints 1996 1997: 714 complaints 1998: 629 complaints 1998 1999: 555 complaints 2000: 470 complaints 2000 2001: 257 complaints 2002: 245 complaints 2002 2003: 195 complaints 2004: 65 complaints 2004 2005: 537 complaints 2006: 173 complaints 2006 2007: 81 complaints 2008: 302 complaints 2008 2009: 118 complaints 2010: 172 complaints 2010 2011: 78 complaints 2012: 87 complaints 2012 87 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2014 2015: 23 complaints 2016: 36 complaints 2016 2017: 11 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2020

2012: 87 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198418
198549
198649
198772
1988107
1989194
1990283
1991623
1992923
1993955
1994661
1995489
19961,403
1997714
1998629
1999555
2000470
2001257
2002245
2003195
200465
2005537
2006173
200781
2008302
2009118
2010172
201178
201287
201330
201420
201523
201636
201711
20185
20193
20203

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

54% · 47 reports
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, 2018-01-03

Also filed under Engine

Engine

22% · 19 reports

Service brakes

10% · 9 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2013-12-31

Also filed under Structure and vehicle speed control

Fuel/propulsion system

7% · 6 reports

Air bags

5% · 4 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-04-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Dodge Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.