Model year record

2012 Chrysler Town and Country

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 897 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V876000

Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor
Manufacturer
Rollx Vans
Vehicles affected
86
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-17
Owners notified
2026-02-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V234000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
644,757
Reported to NHTSA
2014-05-07
Owners notified
2014-12-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V191000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
471
Reported to NHTSA
2012-05-02
Owners notified
2012-05-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V141000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
289
Reported to NHTSA
2012-04-03
Owners notified
2012-04-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V487000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
667
Reported to NHTSA
2011-09-29
Owners notified
2011-12-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system40371,100 mi
Engine105100,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system60101,000 mi
Unknown or other6062,125 mi
Power train3990,840 mi
Structure: body2469,000 mi
Service brakes2040,000 mi
Air bags1980,000 mi
Steering1779,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1648,500 mi
Exterior lighting1550,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1262,000 mi
Seats1163,424 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)950,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection870,000 mi
Seat belts771,000 mi
Suspension745,000 mi
Tires518,000 mi
Wheels540,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility443,698 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate4104,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls430,000 mi
Structure: body: door311,600 mi
Visibility340,390 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera285,200 mi
Electrical system: ignition290,288 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2132,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights244,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump286,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic242,469 mi
Structure247,500 mi
Back over prevention145,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system127,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts1126,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling15,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system180,000 mi
Equipment156,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner178,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights183,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit150,400 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera183,000 mi
Lane departure: warning1
Latches/locks/linkages126,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock150,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable158,143 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly12,766 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems111,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring137,000 mi
Wheels: hub148,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs12,766 mi

The 2011 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.