Dodge Caravan 2012
Model Caravan made in 2012 by Dodge got 28 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, power train and seats.
Model 2012
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 127 | ||
| The problem is autonomous acceleration. when my car is moving slowly at idle speed while i'm pulling into or out of a parking space or my home garage and i apply pressure to the steering wheel to guide the car, the engine rpm speed surges by about 400 rpms causing the car to suddenly accelerate forward or backward, depending on the gear selection. this has caused a number of near accidents, including nearly striking children at an elementary school when i was picking up my granddaughter. i reported the problem to the local dodge dealer, but the dealer found no problem after checking the car. yet, the problem persisted intermittently, but i learned to live with it. however, the autonomous acceleration is now suddenly growing more frequent. my fear is that this autonomous acceleration problem is a precursor to someday my having a runaway car that results in serious injury or death. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 3154 | 1 | |
| The vehicle had been pulled out of the garage put in park, turned off but did have the key left in it. this was intended to only take a moment while we moved a lawn tractor into the garage ahead of the parking spot for the minivan. while we were busy moving the lawn tractor the minivan rolled about 30 yards away from where it had been parked. it settled on some rocks resulting in damage to the underside of the vehicle. the concerning part of this incident was that the van was still in park and turned off when it landed on the rocks. i have brought this incident to the attention of chrysler and after their inspection of the vehicle they found no evidence of a malfunction which would cause the vehicle to move by itself. i am very concerned that this could happen again possibly resulting in bodily injury or damage to property. *tr | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the driver front outer seat shield failed twice. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 25,287. mah | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan. the contact stated that plastic cover for the seat controls on the driver side seat had broken twice. the contact stated that the dealer called the piece an outter seat shield. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 25,287.rl | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 3154 | ||
| The vehicle had been pulled out of the garage put in park, turned off but did have the key left in it. this was intended to only take a moment while we moved a lawn tractor into the garage ahead of the parking spot for the minivan. while we were busy moving the lawn tractor the minivan rolled about 30 yards away from where it had been parked. it settled on some rocks resulting in damage to the underside of the vehicle. the concerning part of this incident was that the van was still in park and turned off when it landed on the rocks. i have brought this incident to the attention of chrysler and after their inspection of the vehicle they found no evidence of a malfunction which would cause the vehicle to move by itself. i am very concerned that this could happen again possibly resulting in bodily injury or damage to property. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 127 | ||
| The problem is autonomous acceleration. when my car is moving slowly at idle speed while i'm pulling into or out of a parking space or my home garage and i apply pressure to the steering wheel to guide the car, the engine rpm speed surges by about 400 rpms causing the car to suddenly accelerate forward or backward, depending on the gear selection. this has caused a number of near accidents, including nearly striking children at an elementary school when i was picking up my granddaughter. i reported the problem to the local dodge dealer, but the dealer found no problem after checking the car. yet, the problem persisted intermittently, but i learned to live with it. however, the autonomous acceleration is now suddenly growing more frequent. my fear is that this autonomous acceleration problem is a precursor to someday my having a runaway car that results in serious injury or death. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 11000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan equipped with kumho tires, size: 235/60r16. the contact stated that the low air indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, informing her that one of the tires was low on air. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the front passenger tire was low on air. the contact was informed that there were numerous bubbles along the sidewall of the tire. a spare tire was installed as a replacement. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 11,000. kmj | |||
| 08/07/2012 | 11000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 dodge caravan equipped with kumho tires. the contact stated that the low air indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, informing her that one of the tires was low on air. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the front passenger tire was low on air. the contact was informed that there were numerous bubbles along the sidewall of the tire. a spare tire was installed as a replacement. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 11,000. sm. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/20/2012 | 127 | ||
| The problem is autonomous acceleration. when my car is moving slowly at idle speed while i'm pulling into or out of a parking space or my home garage and i apply pressure to the steering wheel to guide the car, the engine rpm speed surges by about 400 rpms causing the car to suddenly accelerate forward or backward, depending on the gear selection. this has caused a number of near accidents, including nearly striking children at an elementary school when i was picking up my granddaughter. i reported the problem to the local dodge dealer, but the dealer found no problem after checking the car. yet, the problem persisted intermittently, but i learned to live with it. however, the autonomous acceleration is now suddenly growing more frequent. my fear is that this autonomous acceleration problem is a precursor to someday my having a runaway car that results in serious injury or death. | |||
| 06/24/2012 | 3154 | ||
| The vehicle had been pulled out of the garage put in park, turned off but did have the key left in it. this was intended to only take a moment while we moved a lawn tractor into the garage ahead of the parking spot for the minivan. while we were busy moving the lawn tractor the minivan rolled about 30 yards away from where it had been parked. it settled on some rocks resulting in damage to the underside of the vehicle. the concerning part of this incident was that the van was still in park and turned off when it landed on the rocks. i have brought this incident to the attention of chrysler and after their inspection of the vehicle they found no evidence of a malfunction which would cause the vehicle to move by itself. i am very concerned that this could happen again possibly resulting in bodily injury or damage to property. | |||