Does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have a suspension recall?

Yes. Recall 12V141000, reported April 3, 2012, covers vehicles that may have a defective right rear hub and bearing assembly; Chrysler dealers replace it free of charge.

How many suspension, wheel, or tire complaints does the 2012 Town and Country have?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area, about 2% of the 634 total complaints filed for the 2012 model year.

At what mileage do suspension problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 40,000 miles.

Are the wheel bearing or hub failures linked to crashes or injuries?

No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 15 complaints.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, about 2% of its 634 total complaints for the year. A related recall (12V141000) covers a right rear hub and bearing assembly issue. Median mileage at failure is 40,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 15; 2% of 634
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report a wheel hub bearing going bad, causing a loud howling or humming noise at various speeds, sometimes recurring on multiple wheels after replacement.
Some describe a tie rod disconnecting at low speed, causing a loud screeching sound and the wheels pointing in different directions.
Several owners report premature tire wear or cracking on the factory Kumho Solus KH25 tires well before expected tread life.
One owner reported the rear trailing arm breaking loose from the chassis after bolts sheared off or went missing, leaving the rear end hanging.
Owners describe TPMS warning lights illuminating repeatedly due to low tire pressure across all four tires.
One complaint noted the van comes with a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire.

When 2012 Chrysler Town and Country suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2012, latest Jan 3, 2020.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Jan 2020; peak Mar 2014 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

NHTSA 12V141000Apr 3, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires289 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Risk: This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Town and Country model year

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

200552 (6%)
200620 (5%)
200712 (5%)
200877 (4%)
200948 (7%)
201047 (3%)
201113 (2%)
201215 (2%)
20134 (1%)
201420 (3%)
201512 (3%)
20166 (1%)
20170 (0%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have a suspension recall?: Yes. Recall 12V141000, reported April 3, 2012, covers vehicles that may have a defective right rear hub and bearing assembly; Chrysler dealers replace it free of charge.
How many suspension, wheel, or tire complaints does the 2012 Town and Country have?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area, about 2% of the 634 total complaints filed for the 2012 model year.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 40,000 miles.
Are the wheel bearing or hub failures linked to crashes or injuries?: No. NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these 15 complaints.