2012 Dodge Caravan engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Caravan, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 108,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The problem is autonomous acceleration. When my car is moving slowly at idle speed while I'm pulling into or out of a parking space or my home garage and I apply pressure to the steering wheel to guide the car, the engine RPM speed surges by about 400 rpms causing the car to suddenly accelerate forward or backward, depending on the gear selection. This has caused a number of near accidents, including nearly striking children at an elementary school when I was picking up my granddaughter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 125,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Caravan
- Electrical system 47 complaints