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2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Minivan · 2011–2016
Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
270 serious complaints of 634, the most about engine (100) and fuel system (56); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure almost caused a collision. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Nov 2021
“The External Fuel Pump Relay has failed causing stalling conditions while driving and starting problems. Along with that, it has drained the battery due to not turning the fuel pump off after the car is turn off. The part was recalled on the Jeep and Durango models with the same 3.6L engine.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the fuel system, Apr 2022
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Dec 2014)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (2303020, Nov 2020)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
634 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2012 trims and features
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Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2012 Town and Country trims
| LX | Limited | Touring | Touring-L |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chrysler reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chrysler aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 526 | Power train (187) | — |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 383 | Power train (113) | — |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 636 | Electrical system (215) | — |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 681 | Electrical system (393) | — |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 634 | Electrical system (395) | — |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 773 | Electrical system (523) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 526 |
| 2015 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 383 |
| 2014 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 636 |
| 2013 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 681 |
| 2012 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 634 |
| 2011 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 773 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2015 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2014 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2013 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2012 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2011 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.