2012 Dodge Caravan electrical problems

47 complaints (54% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.

owner complaints: 47
of this car's complaints: 54%
typical mileage: 75,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Caravan electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Totally Integrated Power Module FailureOpened September 25, 2014, closed July 24, 2015

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the federal safety agency to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to the federal safety agency, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V‑530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V‑115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a the federal safety agency order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den

DP14004

What 2012 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 108,171 miles · IN

Van stops abruptly. Will die while driving, wheel will lock up and and van powers down. Will start back up as soon as its stops.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was towed to kendall dodge chrysler jeep ram (13355 sw 137th ave, miami, fl 33186, (786) 231-2120). The dealer diagnosed that there was an electrical failure and they repaired the ignition switch and replaced the key, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was still with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed May 14, 2019 · Electrical · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. The contact stated that their vehicle would not start. They jump started the vehicle and it was able to restart. The following day the vehicle failed to start as a result, the contact replaced the battery and the vehicle was then able to start. However, the failure recurred and the driver side door was unable to be unlocked. The contact had to get a new key made. The locksmith that made the new key jump started the vehicle. The contact went to work, when they left the vehicle would not start again. They hooked the battery up to a battery charger and the battery was drained. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown (the contact can't get inside the vehicle).

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 99,000 miles · IL

Fuel pump continues to stay on when vehicle is off with no key in ignition. This is causing battery drain and hard starts after jumping battery. Car also is stalling at times while in motion. I have seen a recall for other males and models of same year from mopar vehicles, such as durango. It seems to be fuel pump relay in tipm.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 123,000 miles · FL

Van had engine stall while going down highway. Lost all power due to this..was only going about 45 so was able to maintain control and get to side of the road. Was in the rural area so traffic was light...daughter and granddaughter was in van with me ...this could have been tragic if I had been on interstate or on busy highway...was told by machanic that fuel relay tipm gone out

Filed Nov 13, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 132,000 miles · CA

2012 dodge caravan suddenly shuts off while driving losing the ability to brake or steer, with no warning signs from the vehicle. After research, this is a common problem for dodge caravans resulting in serious safety concerns.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Electrical, Seat belts · 200,000 miles · OR

Ok. I've only had this vehicle for 2 1/2 year and I've found after a year, it was hard to keep gas in the vehicle even though I filled it up at times, it would still go out , the doors have gotten jammed, the windows stuck because of heat, last year the seat belts in the back stopped working and now I have a transmission problem and the vehicle will only go backwards. I never knew those things could happen to this vehicle. Also the alarm no longer works after 2 years. I have to take the key out just to open the vehicle. When I got the vehicle , there was a cd stuck in it and radio didn't work and couldn't be fixed.

Filed Jul 15, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 90,000 miles · IA

My caravan loses all power while driving in low speeds, high speeds, over railroad tracks, on the interstate!! I have to stop immediately and restart. This is a safety issue! It happens randomly at any time, I never know when or if it will die on me. I have complained to my dealership and 2 others. They say, nothing is showing on the computer, there's nothing we can do.

Filed Apr 16, 2018 · Electrical · TX

"takata recall" fuel pump relay .... Problem: car will not start leaving me strainted....... Tipm problem this is a common problem for dodge and should be a dealers recall

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Electrical · FL

2012 dodge caravan se. Consumer writes in regards to electrical short in vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the instrument panel, radio lights, and engine stuttered on and off. The electronic throttle control light illuminated. The consumer advised the breakdown was caused by a faulty battery. The consumer does not believe the battery was the cause of the failure.

Questions about the 2012 Dodge Caravan electrical

Does the 2012 Dodge Caravan have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the electrical of the 2012 Dodge Caravan, 54% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Caravan electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Caravan electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Caravan have the most electrical problems?

The Dodge Caravan model years with the most electrical complaints are 1996 (213 complaints), 2008 (162 complaints) and 2005 (123 complaints).