The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 45-60 MPH, the rear passenger side sliding door started smoking and caught on fire. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road and assisted his four children out of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle burned significantly down to the metal fra…
2012 chrysler Town and Country electrical problems
severe 374 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
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, the car will shut down. No power steering. There are multiple recalls for faulty ignition switch modules but not on my …
I REPORTED A STRANGE SOUND TO MY TRUSTED MECHANIC, AND HIS TECH QUICKLY AFFIRMED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS STILL OPERATING EVEN WITH THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF AND KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THEY TOLD ME WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT THAT THIS WAS A TIPM MALFUNCTION. THEY WERE CONFIDENT THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THAT CERTAINLY THERE WOULD BE A RECALL THROUGH THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THERE HAS NOT BEE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A…
REPLACED ALTERNATOR TWO TIMES WITHIN A YEAR AND NOW NEED A THIRD. STARTED JUNE 2018 WHILE AWAY ON A TRIP, ALL LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD LIGHT UP WITH NO WARNING SIGNS. EVERYTHING FAILED., BRAKES BARELY WORKED TO STOP, NO POWER STEERING, WINDOWS WOULD NOT GO UP/DOWN, NO AIR, NO FLASHES....ETC. THE SECOND TIME JULY 2019, BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, THEN GOES OFF. A DAY LATER HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED. ALTHOUGH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V234000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* 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 THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE PARKED, THE SLIDING DOORS INDEPENDENTLY OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACKUP CAMERA FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEDARD BROTHERS CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE (452 S STATE RD, CHESHIRE, MA 01225, 413-743-0014) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMERA HARNESS HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROX…
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED OUR SECOND TOWN AND COUNTRY AFTER HAVING REALLY LIKING OUR FIRST VAN. WE REALLY LIKED THE IDEA OF HAVING THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM. A YEAR OR SO INTO OWNING THE VAN WE STARTED GETTING A WARNING ABOUT THE BLIND SPOT SYSTEM NOT BEING AVAILABLE AND SAID THAT IT NEEDED SERVICE. IT STARTED HAPPENING WHEN THE SNOW STARTED FLYING HERE IN MICHIGAN. NOW AS SOON AS YOU START THE …
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 chrysler Town and Country?
It's a meaningful issue. 374 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.