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2C4RDGCG8CR••••••2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN build (17 vs 9).
17on this build
544on the model
60builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 12Engine 3Power Train 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2023
Can just does every month or so. Starts again in about 30 minutes
Electrical SystemAug 2021
The car shutoff on me while I was driving home. It shut off on the bridge while I was driving home and wouldn't start for 30minutes. It finally started up and I made it home but the next morning it wouldn't start up at all. I got it jumped and took it to midas and they checked…
Fuel SystemJul 2019
The contact owns a 2012 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle started when the ignition was in the off position and drained the battery. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an…
Power TrainJan 2014
Engine runs very rough, idles low almost dies at intersections. Does not have power when gas pedal is pushed down, looses power while driving as well. These vans have something majorly wrong with the engines and transmissions. Dodge needs to investigate and recall/repair these…
StructureJul 2012
It shakes rattles , rides like freight truck not smooth riding at all air comes around all doors dust also , doors rattle like they were not shut properly the van whistles at various times sounds like coming from motor or front of van under hood somewhere middle seats do not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2C4RDGCG8CR263523 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.