Catalytic converter is reported to me as needing to be replaced. Check Engine light came on which indicated this error. It’s only at 84k miles. Followed by needing new O2 sensors if the catalytic converter is replaced. Another error was the thermostat which needs replacement. We are looking at over $5k in repairs.
2012 Chrysler Town and Country: check engine light
30 of the 634 complaints about the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shifting hard between gears and the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 184,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started jerking while the transmission was shifting between gears. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a burning odor coming from the vents while driving in hot weather. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Several unknown dealers were notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.
Engine stalled at roughly 20 miles per hour, thankfully, I was stopped. Restarted and drove off, but vehicle now has a check engine light on.
My van has 57382 miles and is wheelchair accessible, we only use it for store or doctor appt. It has been shutting off / stalling while driving. It spits & sputters then boom stalls it takes 4 or 5 time to restart but does restart for now. Does not do it every time but when it does we are on highway usually when coming to stop or slowing down to turn which has become a safety issue for all. Had it to garage multiple times, Garage can't seem to find problem, No check engine light comes on No code are thrown just stops / stalls. Last incident occurred 6-6-23 but has been ongoing for months and getting worse
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure almost caused a collision. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,602.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump relay had failed and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic also advised the contact that the manufacturer had made a bypass kit for the failure. The fuel pump relay was bypassed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
Car shut off while driving and no indicate any engine light. Very dangerous almost crash w my 4 kids in car. I wanna now if I can sue the chrysler companies
I had the following replaced in june 2020: 6 spark plugs, 6 boots, and an intake gasket set. The check engine light is still on and it is still reading #2 misfire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and stalled with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the solenoid and pistons failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to hatfield used car center (1333 automall dr, columbus, oh 43228; 614‑922‑1333) and the contact was informed that the vehicle received unknown repairs. The contact stated that there was a misfire in the engine and that the fuel system was defective. The failure recurred several times with the with the check engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Service bulletins that may apply
- WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT)
- Adapter
- Adapter
- Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement...
- 62TE 6-Speed Transmission Cracked Torque Converter (TC) Piston Repair Index, To Aid In Diagnosis And Repair
- Adapter
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 number 11V487000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
30 of 634 owner complaints about the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country (5%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Stalling 75Fuel pump 40Won't start 32Key fob 18Loss of power 16Door locks 13Fire or smoke 12Misfire 12Power steering loss 12Headlights 10Wipers 10Backup camera 9Jerking 9Overheating 8Airbag light 7Warning lights 7Adaptive cruise 6Battery drain 6Engine failure 6ABS 5Knocking 5Steering lock-up 5
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