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2012 Chrysler Town and Country Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 58 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, 9% of that year's 634 total complaints, with failures reported at a median of 100,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this model year's fuel system.

Fuel System complaints
58
9% of 634
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
100,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel pump relay inside the TIPM fails, causing the engine to stall while driving or preventing the vehicle from restarting.
  • Vehicle will not start on the first attempt and requires several tries before the engine catches.
  • Fuel feed line reportedly comes off the fuel rail on some vans with the 3.6 liter engine.
  • A rodent chewed through a fuel line, triggering a check fuel cap warning and requiring fuel tank replacement.
  • Accelerator reportedly surges or speeds up on its own without cruise control engaged.
  • Total loss of power while driving, with dash lights, wipers, and steering affected at the same time as a stall.

When 2012 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 25, 2012, latest Jul 23, 2026.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2012Jan 2016Dec 2017Jun 2019Jan 2020Sep 2020Nov 2021Mar 2023
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2012 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2019 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 200595 (11%)
  2. 200640 (9%)
  3. 200756 (26%)
  4. 200825 (1%)
  5. 20099 (1%)
  6. 201029 (2%)
  7. 2011110 (14%)
  8. 201258 (9%)
  9. 201340 (6%)
  10. 201414 (2%)
  11. 20158 (2%)
  12. 20169 (2%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA lists 58 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Town and Country, which is 9% of the 634 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Town and Country fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in this data for the 2012 Town and Country's fuel system, though one owner referenced a separate TIPM recall issued for other Chrysler models.
At what mileage do fuel system problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Town and Country is 100,000 miles.
Which model years have more fuel system complaints than 2012?
The 2011 Town and Country has more fuel system complaints, with 110 complaints and a 14% share, compared to 58 complaints and 9% for 2012.

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.