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2012 Dodge

Grand Caravan

Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Dodge Grand Caravan: best and worst years
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
PhotoBull-DoserPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Minivan - 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
19.2 mpg, reported by 8 driversabout 0.8 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
202 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
79 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
121 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
4,321 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
583
Reported injuries
14

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41%
  • ENGINE14%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 816 total.

Dodge Grand Caravan: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE19014opened Sep 9, 2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

  • DP14004opened Sep 25, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.