2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Review

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is a Sports Van style car measuring 202.80 in length and 67.90 in height. Made in Canada, 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 29,995 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. It’s seating 7 people with doors and a rank size of 20.00 gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Make: Dodge
Model: Grand Caravan
Trims Available: 5
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $29,995 USD
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY
Tires: 225/65R17
Tank Size: 20 gallon

Dodge Grand Caravan 2012 Trims

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Van

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CARGO VAN

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORTS VAN
Seating: 7
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 2C4RDGEG0CR131787
  • 2C4RDGEG0CR164126
  • 2C4RDGEG0CR231761
  • 2C4RDGEG0CR385791
  • 2C4RDGEG1CR180593
  • 2C4RDGEG2CR123321
  • 2C4RDGEG4CR139102
  • 2C4RDGEG4CR148625
  • 2C4RDGEG4CR148785
  • 2C4RDGEG4CR285337
  • 2C4RDGEG4CR415360
  • 2C4RDGEG5CR123362
  • 2C4RDGEG6CR104321
  • 2C4RDGEG6CR229769
  • 2C4RDGEG6CR281256
  • 2C4RDGEG7CR237850
  • 2C4RDGEG8CR104529
  • 2C4RDGEG8CR281257
  • 2C4RDGEG8CR348424
  • 2C4RDGEG9CR176534
  • 2C4RDGEG9CR199280
  • 2C4RDGEGXCR254657
  • 2C4RDGEG2CR199279
  • 2C4RDGEG3CR210225
  • 2C4RDGEG7CR206789

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V487000 started on /Date(1317268800000-0400)/.

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.

Consequence: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 12V141000 started on /Date(1333425600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 12V191000 started on /Date(1335931200000-0400)/.

Summary: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES.

Consequence: THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 14V234000 started on /Date(1399435200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

Recall 17V376000 started on /Date(1497326400000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.

Consequence: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is related to the latest recall where "connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash. ". 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is ranked 4 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has a 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 17/25 mpg city/highway.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan can go 340 miles in the city and 500 on the highways.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan is made in Canada between 1988 to 2020.

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