2012 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 47 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caravan, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 41% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 69,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 69,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
First time, battery kept going dead. Took it to cortland dodge, they said there was a problem with the wiring [not covered by warranty] charged us about 80.00 ! Second time. Fuses blown for seat controls and wipers third time car started shifting wildly up and down. Head lights started to dim and car finally quit! Had it towed to dodge dealer was informed it needed new alternator and battery[not covered by warranty] cost almost 1000.00 to fix it!!
Spontaneous combustion - while stopped at a trafficlight -- of the driver-side switchbox that controls the windows, doorlocks & outside mirrors. Flames erupted from the armrest making escape from vehicle difficult. Fdny was called & extinguished the fire. This happened early friday morning/snowing. Insurance company examined car & authorized repair. Chrysler sent an engineering safety inspector who had vehicle towed to a dodge dealership where investigation was performed.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Caravan
- Engine 19 complaints