2012 Chrysler Town and Country Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#5 most-complained of 9 Town and Country years
The 2012 Chrysler Town and Country has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 5th-worst out of 9 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA logs 634 complaints, 5 recalls, and 16 fire reports, with Electrical System issues making up 64% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 634
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 16
- Injuries / deaths
- 24 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2012 Chrysler Town and Country problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System403 (64%)
- Engine112 (18%)
- Other63 (10%)
- Fuel System58 (9%)
- Structure & Body45 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain36 (6%)
- Brakes31 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers25 (4%)
- Airbags18 (3%)
- Steering16 (3%)
What owners report
- Wires connected to the power outlet burned and smoke seeped from the vents, sometimes traced to added accessories.
- The vehicle shut off at highway speed with the steering wheel locking and the brake pedal becoming hard to press.
- Blind spot sensors failed due to water intrusion and corrosion inside the sensor housing.
- The driver door caught fire after the window switch problem tied to a recall.
- The van shut off repeatedly while in motion, including once while driving on a road at 45 mph.
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash despite significant vehicle damage.
2012 Chrysler Town and Country recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 14V234000May 7, 2014Electrical System644,757 vehicles
Electrical system
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 12V191000May 2, 2012Other471 vehicles
Equipment
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.
Risk: 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.
2012 Chrysler Town and Country fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Compared with other Town and Country model years, 2012 is rated Caution. It has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 5th-worst among the 9 model years with data.
- What is the main problem with the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
- Electrical System complaints dominate, accounting for 403 of 634 complaints (64%), with a median failure mileage of 71,000 miles and 13 fires reported.
- Does the 2012 Town and Country have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2012 Town and Country, covering areas including the electrical vent window switch, a liftgate pinch sensor, right rear hub and bearing assembly, and an engine replacement recall.
- How does 2012 compare to other Town and Country years?
- 2012's Complaint Index of 50 is better than 2010 (100), 2011 (75), and 2014 (88), all rated Avoid, but worse than 2015 (25) and 2016 (38), both rated Good.
- Are there fire risks with the 2012 Town and Country?
- NHTSA records 16 fire reports for this model year, several tied to electrical issues like the vent window switch and power outlet wiring.