Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · 2014 · reported 05/07/2014
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2012 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 5.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
631Complaints
5Recalls
7Crashes
15Fires
24Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (61.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Electrical System complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 390 · 61.8% | Recalled | Recall 14V234000 |
| Engine | 100 · 15.8% | Recalled | Recall 11V487000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 · 8.7% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 35 · 5.5% | not available | — |
| Structure:body | 24 · 3.8% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 20 · 3.2% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 631 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 5 campaigns
Suspension:rear
NHTSA campaign 12V141000 · 2012 · reported 04/03/2012
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Engine And Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 11V487000 · 2011 · reported 09/29/2011
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment
NHTSA campaign 12V191000 · 2012 · reported 05/02/2012
THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 2025 · reported 12/17/2025
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO…”NHTSA complaint 10672192 — filed 01/13/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“JUST RECEIVED (1-2015) MY SECOND NOTICE FOR REAR QUARTER VENT WINDOW SWITCH RECALL. AS I DID WHEN THE FIRST NOTICED ARRIVED (7-2014) I CALLED MY…”NHTSA complaint 10672003 — filed 01/12/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10671986 — filed 01/12/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 390 of 631 NHTSA complaints (61.8%), followed by engine (100), unspecified/other issues (58), fuel/propulsion system (55). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country have?
631 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 24 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V234000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
