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2C4RDGCG9CR••••••2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN build (24 vs 9).
24on this build
544on the model
60builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 18Engine 5Fuel/propulsion System 3Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJul 2023
The car SHUTS OFF while DRIVING NO MATTER THE SPEED!!! The vehicle also pops out of gear when it shuts off. You have to use the emergency release button to change the gear to put it in park to try to start it again, which usually takes a little while to get it started. The…
SeatsAug 2020
Our headrest deployed while going down the road. It hit my husband in back of head but no real damage, he just has small bump. The noise startled me but I was able to stay on road
Power TrainJan 2020
On 1/6/2020 I started my van and noticed it sputtered a little during startup. On my way home, I stopped at a store to pickup a few things. When I tried to start the van again it would not start. I knew it wasn't the battery because the lights and radio still worked. While…
EngineOct 2019
Once my van lost all power while driving on a straight road. Had to tow to mechanic's shop. Found no problem after testing. Once my van refused to crank, had no power. Had to two to mechanic's shop again. Both times the mechanic couldn't find a problem. Eventually the van…
Fuel/propulsion SystemDec 2017
The vehicle didn't start in the morning when switch on I have to call to the body shop and they found out it was the fuel pump they had to change it. I thing that for a car that is only 5 years and 71963 miles it is to soon to have that kind of problems .the vehicle was…
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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 2C4RDGCG9CR373688 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.