2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 55 brake complaints for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 9% of that year's 583 total complaints. No related recalls are on file. The median mileage at failure was 52,530 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 55
- 9% of 583
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,531 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Rear brake calipers fail to release fully, causing pads to stay pressed against rotors and generate excessive heat, sometimes to the point of smoking or glowing rotors.
- Front brake calipers seize, leading to premature and uneven wear of pads and rotors on one side of the vehicle.
- Owners report replacing rear brake pads and rotors multiple times within a short span of miles, well before normal wear intervals.
- Braking triggers a hard shaking or vibration felt through the steering wheel.
- One owner reported the rear brake pads wore through completely and made contact with the rotor on only one wheel while the other wheels remained in good condition.
- Owners describe a hard jerk in the front end when applying the brakes, later traced to defective rear pads and rotors.
When 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 15, 2013, latest Feb 18, 2023.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Grand Caravan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
- NHTSA lists 55 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Grand Caravan, which is 9% of the 583 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2012 Grand Caravan brakes?
- No. The data shows no related recalls filed for brake issues on the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan.
- At what mileage do 2012 Grand Caravan brakes typically fail?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 52,530 miles.
- Did the 2012 Grand Caravan brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 55 brake complaints for this model year.
- Is the 2012 model worse than other Grand Caravan years for brakes?
- The 2012 model's 9% share of brake complaints is lower than 2010 (12%) and 2011 (10%), but higher than most years from 2013 onward.