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2012 Chrysler Town and Country Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, 4% of its 634 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 48,250. No related recalls are tied specifically to this complaint category in the data provided.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
25
4% of 634
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Windshield wipers activate on their own while the switch is in the off position, sometimes with the instrument panel lighting flashing off and on at the same time.
  • Blind spot indicator lights and chimes illuminate constantly on the mirrors and dash even when no vehicle is present, and owners report being told the part must be replaced at their own cost.
  • Rear window defroster or window mechanism failed shortly after purchase, with the rear window blowing out while driving in cold temperatures.
  • Rear windows have released into an open position on their own while driving at low speed, tied to a recall for the vent window switch that some owners say parts were unavailable to fix.
  • Owners who received recall notice 14v234000 for a visibility-related repair report the part needed was unavailable for an extended period.

When 2012 Chrysler Town and Country visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2012, latest Jul 18, 2019.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2012May 2014Oct 2014Apr 2015Oct 2015Apr 2016Jun 2018
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jul 2019; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 200527 (3%)
  2. 200624 (6%)
  3. 20076 (3%)
  4. 200861 (3%)
  5. 200911 (2%)
  6. 201030 (2%)
  7. 201119 (2%)
  8. 201225 (4%)
  9. 201324 (4%)
  10. 201417 (3%)
  11. 20159 (2%)
  12. 20164 (1%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA lists 25 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 model year, which is 4% of the 634 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do these problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Town and Country is 48,250 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Town and Country's wipers or windows?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied specifically to this complaint category, though several sample complaints reference a separate NHTSA campaign (14v234000) covering rear window and vent switch issues.
How does 2012 compare to other Town and Country years for this problem?
The 2012 model year had 25 complaints (4% share), close to 2013's 24 complaints (4% share), and higher in share than 2010's 30 complaints (2% share) or 2011's 19 complaints (2% share).
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 25 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Town and Country.

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.