2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 74 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of all complaints filed for this model year. No related recall is listed for this fuel system issue. Median mileage at failure was 109,500.
- Fuel System complaints
- 74
- 13% of 583
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 109,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report the fuel pump failing or dying, sometimes stranding the vehicle before it reaches high mileage.
- Some drivers describe the engine shutting off entirely while traveling at highway speed, with no warning from dash lights or gauges.
- Others report the vehicle failing to start, accompanied by chattering relays, flickering instrument panel lights, and error codes referencing fuse or bus problems.
- One owner reported a strong fuel odor traced to a corroded, leaking fuel line that was not repaired under warranty.
- Several complaints mention the fuel pump audibly running even after the engine and electrical system shut down and then restart on their own.
When 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 25, 2015, latest Apr 14, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System 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 fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
- NHTSA lists 74 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Grand Caravan, which is 13% of all 583 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan fuel system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this fuel system issue is 109,500 miles.
- Did the fuel system complaints lead to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these fuel system complaints.
- How does 2012 compare to other Grand Caravan model years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2012 model year had 74 fuel system complaints (13% share), less than 2011's 137 complaints (26% share) but more than most other model years listed, such as 2013 with 41 complaints (9% share).