2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE
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- Photo: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package in Stone White, Front Left, 05-06-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.8 V6 SXT USDM (52928260875) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE side lift van in Bright Silver Metallic, front right, 07-04-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan SE in Bright Silver Metallic, rear left, 2025-08-20 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan SE is a 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 with a 62te 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,995 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 283 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Grand Caravan measures 202.8 inches long on a 121.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,510 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,995 ($32,550 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $23,930 ($33,873 *) |
| Destination Charge | $935 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L Pentastar 60-degree DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm (SAE net) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder (24 total), chain-driven |
| Bore and Stroke | 96 x 83 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 62TE 6-speed automatic with variable line pressure (VLP) |
| 1st Gear | 4.12 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.28 |
| 4th Gear | 1.45 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 3.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.16 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Twist-beam axle, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.9 x 1.1 in vented disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.0 x 0.5 in solid disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 6.5 in, aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 6.5 in, aluminum |
| Tires Front | P225/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 202.8 in |
| Width | 78.7 in |
| Height | 67.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in |
| Front Track | 65.6 in |
| Rear Track | 64.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 33 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,510 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 58.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 65 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.4 % risk) |
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 17, 2025 · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Jun 13, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Consequence: Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.
NHTSA campaign 17V376000
May 7, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
NHTSA campaign 14V234000
May 2, 2012 · EQUIPMENT
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES.
Consequence: THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 12V191000
Apr 3, 2012 · SUSPENSION:REAR
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 12V141000
Sep 29, 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH 3.6L ENGINES. THESE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE CONNECTING ROD BEARING FAILURE DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE THE ENGINE BLOCK.
Consequence: CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 11V487000
584 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
Owner Complaints
584 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN (7 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 8 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 337 |
| Engine | 119 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 68 |
| Unknown Or Other | 60 |
| Power Train | 48 |
| Service Brakes | 38 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.