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2012 Chrysler Town and Country Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, 3% of that year's 634 total complaints, tied to 5 crashes and 7 injuries. No related recalls are logged specifically against this complaint set, though owners reference an earlier campaign (14v373000) in their narratives.

Airbags complaints
18
3% of 634
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
79,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy during low-to-moderate speed crashes, including side and rear impacts, resulting in occupant injuries.
  • Airbag warning light illuminated intermittently, and dealers were sometimes unable to diagnose the cause despite repeated visits.
  • Owners reported airbag wiring or clock-spring failures that disabled the airbag system and, in some cases, the horn.
  • Some owners cited a recall campaign (14v373000) for airbags and electrical system but said replacement parts were unavailable for extended periods.
  • One owner reported a separate intermittent power loss affecting steering and brakes while driving at various speeds.

When 2012 Chrysler Town and Country airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 21, 2013, latest Mar 31, 2025.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2013Jul 2015Jan 2016Dec 2016Oct 2018Apr 2020Dec 2021Mar 2025
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Feb 2013 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Town and Country model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005153 (18%)
  2. 200661 (14%)
  3. 200715 (7%)
  4. 2008375 (19%)
  5. 2009191 (27%)
  6. 2010269 (17%)
  7. 201124 (3%)
  8. 201218 (3%)
  9. 201350 (7%)
  10. 201476 (12%)
  11. 201538 (10%)
  12. 201616 (3%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA lists 18 airbag complaints for the 2012 Town and Country, which is 3% of the 634 total complaints filed for that model year.
Did airbag failures on the 2012 Town and Country cause injuries?
Yes. NHTSA records 5 crashes and 7 injuries linked to the airbag complaints for this model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Town and Country airbags?
The data provided shows no related recalls formally listed for this complaint set, although several owners mention a prior campaign, 14v373000, covering airbags and the electrical system.
At what mileage did airbag problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Town and Country is 79,500 miles.
Is the 2012 Town and Country worse for airbag complaints than other years?
No. The 2010 model year has far more airbag complaints (269, 17% share) than the 2012 model year (18 complaints, 3% share), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.