2012 Chrysler Town And Country: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2012 Chrysler Town And Country? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 631 complaints, with Electrical Faults as the top reported area.
2012 Chrysler Town And Country Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2012 Chrysler Town And Country Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
16.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
16.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country has 631 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Electrical Faults. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Chrysler
- Model
- Town And Country
- Model year
- 2012
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 631
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 5
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 25
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2012 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Engine Problems, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?
The 2012 Chrysler Town And Country shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2012 Chrysler Town And Country
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the electrical system, including wiring and infotainment, for any issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the electrical system, including wiring and infotainment, for any issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for engine and fuel system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The 2012 Chrysler Town and Country has a high volume of NHTSA complaints, heavily concentrated in electrical faults. Engine problems and fuel/propulsion system issues are also notable. The data suggests potential reliability concerns, but confidence is low due to the single model year analyzed.
- Electrical faults account for the majority of complaints (392 out of 631).
- Engine problems are the second most reported component with 104 complaints.
- There are 5 recalls and 7 crash-related complaints for this model year.
- Electrical faults, including wiring and electronic system failures.
- Engine problems, such as stalling or loss of power.
- Fuel/propulsion system issues, possibly related to fuel delivery.
All 2012 Chrysler Town And Country Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 392 | 3 | 12 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 104 | — | 4 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 58 | — | 4 | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 35 | — | 2 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 33 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 18 | 5 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to turn off. The contact stated that after wiggling the ignition key in the ignition switch, the vehicle starte…
Fuel Relay System Failure When searching online apparently this is such an extremely common issue there is a special bypass part that was made, and part of a recall for durangos and jeeps but not the town and country, even though this part is failing all the time in this vehicle …
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. No warning lights are illuminated. Shutoff can occur at any speed and causes loss of power steering, braking etc. Shutdown requires immediate pull off to the side of the road. Once key is turned off and back on, car restarts.
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 …
My van will frequently lose power and die while I am driving it, with NO WARNING. I have to pull off and put it either into park or neutral then turn the key again to get it started again. This has happened more than 40 times over the last 15 monnths. My speeds have ranges from 2…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the instrument panel turned black, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred temporarily, and the vehicle r…
The vehicle randomly shuts off while driving dash goes black and then randomly starts back up or I have to put it in (n) to start it back up while Im at a free role i lose control of the power steering and braking this is a dangerous for myself my children and grand kids also oth…
Couldn't reverse vehicle after buying the vehicle three days ago. My safety and my passengers safety wasn't safe I almost got hit from the front and back trying to reverse the vehicle to go. I can put the vehicle in any other gear and it works but the reverse. i called the vehicl…
The TIPM is malfunctioning and causing the fuel pump to never turn of on the car. the only way to turn it off is to pull the fuse.
Our van's engine shuts down while driving. It has done it multiple times and our local auto mechanics can not figure out why it is doing it. We are concerned about our safety driving our van. Luckily, we have been able to brake and restart the van quickly to avoid a collision. We…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side head restraint deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred immediately after the vehicle was parked. The ve…
Has had some issues trying to turn on after sitting over night. It will just kill the battery but it just started to die while driving and the entire system shuts off. All the lights, the steering wheel locks up and gas goes out. All you can do is brake and hope that you can stop…
While in motion at various speeds, this vehicle has, on numerous occasions over the last year, abruptly lost power in the middle of traffic disabling the power steering and braking making stopping and steering out of traffic almost impossible. Most of the time the vehicle restar…
My car would randomly shut down while I am driving leaving me with no power steering. I took it to my mechanic who discovered it was a faulty ignition switch module and recommended I take it to a dealership. If I touch the key fob on my car or hit a bump while it is running, th…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. After r…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after approximately two attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the failure could…
Hard starting mostly in the mornings sometimes in the hot afternoon I have to turn the key several tries to get it to start the most of the rest of the day it’s OK the Ignition seems loose sometimes the key will not pull out right I’ve heard about the recalls on the other years …
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 h…
Driver's seat active headrest deployed while vehicle was in motion with cruise control set at 35 MPH. Loud bang accompanied by the headrest hitting the driver in the back of the head causing the driver to jerk the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, he detected smoke from the vehicle, which caught fire in the rear electrical compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country.
2012 Chrysler Town And Country Recalls
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2012 Chrysler Town And Country Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 631 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 5 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2012 Chrysler Town And Country shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (392 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (104 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (58 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 15 fire reports out of 631 total complaints. 24 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?▾
Yes. 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country. A major recall area is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 5 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2012 Chrysler Town And Country?▾
The 2012 Chrysler Town And Country shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.