Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 584 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V376000 Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V234000 Vent Window Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V191000 RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V141000 REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V487000 ROD BEARING FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 337 complaints
- Engine 119 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 68 complaints
- Unknown or Other 60 complaints
- Power Train 48 complaints
- Service Brakes 38 complaints
Of the 584 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 584 complaints, owners report 14 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has below-average reliability, evidenced by 584 complaints and 6 recalls. The electrical system, engine, and fuel system top complaint lists, suggesting recurring issues. Although a wider range of problems exists, the data is not comprehensive enough for all potential issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| fuel/propulsion system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Cabin and engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system failures
- Engine overheating
- Fuel system leaks
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.