Are 2012 Dodge Grand Caravans reliable?
Are 2012 Dodge Grand Caravans reliable?
Great reliable van, plenty of room! The Grand Caravan has the most horsepower and towing capacity in its class. These are some of the reasons why we bought a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 4.0.
Is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan a good car?
After many years, we gave Dodge another chance and not happy we I am right now with the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. Do the right thing Dodge and take care of your customers! The imports do and that is where we will be heading again if we have to bare the brunt of your engineering shortcomings.
When did the Dodge Grand Caravan go out?
I purchased this 2012 Grand Caravan in 2013 and since then I have replaced starter, alternator, and now a total integrated control module. This van was purchased for my Daycare, to transport children to my school, home and field trips. As I sit typing this email the Van is in the shop being repaired again.
What’s the problem with my Dodge Grand Caravan tipm?
Fuel pump not helping with starting the engine is the most serious problem. So far, the van has been able to be started successfully but often requires multiple attempts. TIPM is a costly item to replace or repair and may require a digital code when it is replaced with a used one from another vehicle.
Why does my Dodge Grand Caravan not start?
The problem gets worse over time and eventually won’t start at all. Unexplained battery drainage due to a relay that is stuck in the closed/on position. You can likely hear the fuel pump running if listening from the rear of the vehicle after it’s turned off. Battery drainage may still occur even after a new battery is installed.
What was the worst problem with a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Worst 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems #1: TIPM Went Out 2012 Grand Caravan Average Cost to Fix: $1,400 #2: Brakes Wear Prematurely 2012 Grand Caravan Average Cost to Fix: $500 #3: Shifting Loud, Roughly 2012 Grand Caravan Average Cost to Fix: $4,300
I purchased this 2012 Grand Caravan in 2013 and since then I have replaced starter, alternator, and now a total integrated control module. This van was purchased for my Daycare, to transport children to my school, home and field trips. As I sit typing this email the Van is in the shop being repaired again.
It appears that I am one of many Dodge owners with TIPM issues. At least once a day when going to start the engine, it just cranks and cranks but won’t start. After turning off the key and trying one or two or three more times, it will start.
What to do if your tipm goes out on a Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is a fuel pump relay bypass cable that is described and sold online that can take care of the problem with the fuel pump, the the other electrical problems that are occurring tell me that I’ve got to the the TIPM replaced. Apparently the TIPM problems are well-known to Chrysler.
