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2012 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2012 Chrysler Town & Country repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 67 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chrysler Town & Country
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| Chrysler Town & Country in Kansas, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201785000 miUS $150 | "leather" seats aren't leather and the vinyl is peeling on driver side | ||
2012 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chrysler Town & Country in Nevada, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201655300 miUS $300 | AC lost all ability to cool. Had to replace something (condenser, I think) and recharge the system. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Michigan, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201542000 miUS $120 | Hard and unreliable shifting. The transmission computer was reset which did not help. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Florida, United States Jun 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201665000 miUS $200 | blowing warm | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201533900 mi | Rear hatch struts replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2017101000 miUS $1400 | F/R brakes & rotors replaced (first time!) Rear shocks replaced | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201562900 miUS $2000 | Blind spot stopped working. I had to replace the sensors and wiring harness. There was no dielectric grease and the sensors let the elements in. This corroded everything. The backup camera intermittently worked. The seal on that was also bad | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Minnesota, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201683000 mi | Blind Spot sensors are not functioning properly. Was told it could be a $1000 to $2000 fix with little or no guarantee it would last more than 3 years. IMO it should be covered under warranty or a recall. Had to turn off Blind Spot Safety. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Colorado, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201438000 mi | Chronic issue with transmission - car stopped driving, stopped in parking lot. It was an ex-rental, never again. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Indiana, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201519000 miUS $100 | No cooling. Dealer found refrigerant low. System checked but no leak found. Refilled by dealer | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201735000 miUS $100 | Several AC parts replaced | ||
| Jun 201848000 miUS $650 | new alternator and battery | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in New Mexico, United States Oct 2021 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Nov 202176000 miUS $100 | Window regulator front left | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Washington, United States Apr 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 202170000 miUS $47 | Replaced worn/damaged negative battery cable. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 202188992 miUS $448 | Replaced spark plugs and 2 failed ignition coils, which gave a check engine light. | ||
| Jun 202293500 miUS $502 | Lower ball joints. Replaced left rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018300000 miUS $50 | After having the van for about a week I noticed van coolant temp was not getting beyond 145-155 degrees. Replaced thermostat which fixed the issue. Unfortunately I believe the van may have been driven for a long period of time in this low temp/rich fueling state as I am getting p420 and p430 CEL codes from the Cats...they could have been fouled by the excess fueling....van runs great though, no loss of power, so I know they are not clogged up. | ||
| May 2018302000 miUS $250 | After some intermittent signs the previous cpl of weeks the starter finally completely failed. During the previous 2 weeks we had seen some issues but I was unable to officially isolate it to the starter until it completely died. Thankfully I have a relative that's a mechanic and we were able to get it started one last time to get it to the garage and get the starter changed out. | ||
| Jul 2018307000 mi | Rear rotors and pads...discovered defective caliper which was also replaced. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in South Carolina, United States Apr 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018122000 miUS $250 | Repaired [transmission] leak and reprogrammed computer with better throttle response. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Puebla, Mexico Apr 2014 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jul 201631500 mi | Electric oil pump problem. | ||
| Sep 201737200 mi$400 | Transmission fluid change due to vibration in reverse. Plus scheduled maitenenace. | ||
| Jan 201837820 mi | Engine oil leak on the oil radiator | ||
| Mar 201848980 mi | Water pump noise. The water pump was replaced | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Ontario, Canada May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201853940 miC $1400 | Rear window defogger problem Replaced rear window Rear Tailgate module replaced | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2021113000 miUS $200 | Transmission cooling lines replaced due to leak | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in California, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Dec 201416000 mi | Bad wire caused the cruise control to stop working. | ||
| Dec 201642000 miUS $150 | Parking brake cable snapped and required replacement. | ||
| Jun 201748000 miUS $800 | Door lock on driver side sliding door stopped working. Door had to be removed to replace mechanism. | ||
| Jun 2021102000 miUS $100 | Driver window fell down and required repair. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in New Jersey, United States May 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201325500 mi | The rear fold down seats are stuck in the down position. The dealership could not fix the problem on first trip and need to have someone from Chrysler come in to fix the problem. Going back next week. The fold away backseat jammed in the down position. The dealership was unable to fix it at the time we brought it in and said they needed to refer to someone else | ||
| Feb 201737000 miUS $100 | The GPS navigation and radio unit had to be totally replaced. 730n unit. | ||
| Dec 201733000 miUS $100 | Cruise control needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 202157000 miUS $220 | Discovered a simple recharge or AC unit was not the problem. The lines and the compressor of the rear unit failed. Total cost of repair would have been $3000. Could not afford at this time. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in New York, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Apr 201311000 mi | update of computer shift points | ||
| Oct 201312200 mi | vehicle went to wide open throttle while merging into thruway traffic and stayed in WOT until driver pulled off road and shut down engine with key. no codes, dealer could not replicate. passenger side door not closing or opening properly. Hangs up and moves back and forth. Door handle does not over ride. | ||
| Mar 201421000 mi | Passenger sliding door not opening or closing properly | ||
| Apr 201421800 mi | Black trim (mastic)around front windows wrinkling Windshield washer fluid warning on all the time. Dealer blamed on the use of RainX Deicer fluid. Sensor and pump replaced under warranty. Passenger side door not opening or closing. jerking back and forth. | ||
| Aug 201426600 mi | Mastic cover at front corner of both front door windows wrinkled. Mastic replaced. Passenger side door not opening or closing properly. shuddering. New wiring harness ordered. | ||
| Apr 201529500 mi | passenger side door not opening/closing properly. stops halfway jerks back and forth. tries to close when object (person)is in doorway and takes major force to stop. 4th time for this issue drivers door wind noise at top of door. possible not sealing.rear vent window weatherstrip loose. | ||
| Jun 201532000 mi | passenger side door not opening/closing properly. stops halfway jerks back and forth. tries to close when object (person)is in doorway and takes major force to stop.5th time for this issue. new complete door mech ordered. center chrysler emblem blue covering fell off. | ||
| Nov 201536000 mi | Windshield washer level warning on constantly. 2nd time this has happened. First time was due to use of Rain-X according to dealer. No Rain-X use this time. Both power sliding doors failing to operate. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Sep 201321000 mi | Hard shift from reverse to drive. TSB reprogrammed transmission. | ||
| Apr 201426800 mi | Outer lense/cover for both exterior mirror turn signal indicators fell off. The complete light assembly for both mirrors was replaced. Automatic headlights intermittently turning off while driving at night. Sensor for lights replaced. Keyless start button intermittently not working. Dealer replaced module. | ||
| Oct 201435500 mi | Bluetooth keeps dropping streaming audio signal briefly. Occurs every use, every 5-10 minutes. Dealer tested but couldn't repeat issue. | ||
| Aug 201781000 miUS $360 | Lifters making loud clicking sound, determined to be defective. Lifters and camshafts replaced. | ||
| Dec 201786000 miUS $150 | Check engine light, triggered by faulty gas cap. Gas cap replaced. Low washer fluid warning light was on but fluid tank was full. Dealer tested system and didn't find what was causing the issue. They said they reset the computer and the light stayed off. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Dec 201639060 miC $200 | Key FOBIK went wonky. Got a new one online & had it programmed by a locksmith. Dealer wanted $350. | ||
| Apr 201743400 mi | Corrosion along leading edge of hood. Hood replaced under warranty. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | drivers side power sliding door would not shut drivers side power sliding oor would not shut | ||
| May 20123600 mi | drivers side power sliding door would not shut drivers power sliding door would not shut | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201317800 mi | Intermittent rough shifting 1st to 2nd - especially going downhill. It was fixed with a recall/campaign for trans ecu reprogram. | ||
| Aug 201324000 mi | Automatic sliding door (minivan) was not opening via remote. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2012 - May 2018 | |||
| Sep 20126000 mi | Rear backup light out. Not bulb, loose wire. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Ohio, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 20125800 mi | Transmission made gear whine noise upon acceleration. Would occasionally clunk between shifts. | ||
| Aug 201315000 mi | Rattle in driver's side sliding door when going over bumps or uneven terrain. Dealer inspected and adjusted door. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 20138000 mi | rear hatch not opening fully in very cold weather. Dealer replaced hatch struts. | ||
| Mar 201428000 mi | passenger seat squeak - lubricated but the squeak is back | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201429000 mi | Alternator replaced under warranty. The battery light came on a few miles from home. I measured 11.8 volts at the battery with the engine running. I fully charged the battery with a charger before driving it less than 10 miles to the dealer. | ||
| Aug 201429700 mi | Loose trim on front passenger seat. Folding legs on rear seat didn't retract flush when folded. Replaced hood because of paint bubble on hood due to imperfection under paint. | ||
| Sep 201787000 mi | Water collected in drivers side headlight. Removed headlight assembly and sealed where halves are joined. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 201319220 mi | Gap between drivers door and post.drivers side door was adjusted along with drivers side sliding door. The wind noise still exists and I can feel the cold air along my left side. | ||
| Jul 201322100 mi | automatic side door stopped opening. Computer reset fixed them trans thumps into gear hesitates before changing and shudders before changing | ||
| Feb 201429140 mi | explained problem to technician before he even tested it he told me he wasn't going to find any thiing wrong with the transmission he said it was an electronic problem and chrysler hasn't come up with a fix yet and there was nothing he cou. | ||
| Aug 201436580 mi | transmission thumping into gear when put into reverse when in stop and go traffic | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201336000 mi | Driver's side door was not flush with side door resulting in excessive wind noise at high speed. The body shop was able to adjust the doors so that they were flush. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in California, United States Aug 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Mar 20137000 mi | Rear seat anchors would not fold with seat stowed. Front passenger seat trim broke and was loose. | ||
| Mar 201416000 mi | Seat side panel mounting broke and was replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 201420700 mi | Van would not read keys, thus no start | ||
| Sep 201422000 mi | Auto headlight sensor went bad | ||
| Dec 201425000 mi | Passenger power seat quit working and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201532000 mi | A/C evaporator needed to be replaced, as it was leaking. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201656000 mi | L/HEAD REPL | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in New York, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Jul 201321000 mi | Transmission shift points reprogrammed per recall. | ||
| Mar 201550000 mi | Replaced bad right rear wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 2017106000 miUS $600 | CEL came on, code indicated car not up to operating temperature. Thermostat replaced, coolant flushed, all is well. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in California, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20124700 mi | Rattle in driver side area. It was a loose brakeline. | ||
| Feb 201853219 mi | Engine light came on, Error code P0306 missfire #6 cylinder. Dealership replaced cylinder head under warranty. | ||
| Chrysler Town & Country in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Feb 201512000 mi | Rattle from right rear cargo area. | ||
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