2012 Dodge Caravan electrical system problems
The 2012 Dodge Caravan has 49 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 42% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
49
Electrical System complaints
42%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION - WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFICLIGHT -- OF THE DRIVER-SIDE SWITCHBOX THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS, DOORLOCKS & OUTSIDE MIRRORS. FLAMES ERUPTED FROM THE ARMREST MAKING ESCAPE FROM VEHICLE DIFFICULT. FDNY WAS CALLED & EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THIS HAPPENED EARLY FRIDAY MORNING/SNOWING.…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Caravan have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Caravan electrical system — 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.