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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%)

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2012 Chrysler Town & Country electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 35 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 4dr Minivan, ext.

283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

37000 mi

US $100
The GPS navigation and radio unit had to be totally replaced. 730n unit. 
33000 mi

US $100
Cruise control needed to be replaced. 
57000 mi

US $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. 
19000 mi

US $100
No cooling. Dealer found refrigerant low. System checked but no leak found. Refilled by dealer 
65000 mi

US $200
blowing warm 
55300 mi

US $300
AC lost all ability to cool. Had to replace something (condenser, I think) and recharge the system. 
35000 mi

US $100
Several AC parts replaced 
48000 mi

US $650
new alternator and battery 
53940 mi

C $1400
Rear window defogger problem Replaced rear window Rear Tailgate module replaced 
70000 mi

US $47
Replaced worn/damaged negative battery cable. 
76000 mi

US $100
Window regulator front left 
302000 mi

US $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. 
62900 mi

US $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 
83000 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. 
21000 mi Passenger sliding door not opening or closing properly 
21800 mi 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. 
26600 mi Passenger side door not opening or closing properly. shuddering. New wiring harness ordered. 
29500 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 
32000 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. 
36000 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. 
39060 mi

C $200
Key FOBIK went wonky. Got a new one online & had it programmed by a locksmith. Dealer wanted $350. 
1000 mi drivers side power sliding door would not shut drivers side power sliding oor would not shut 
3600 mi drivers side power sliding door would not shut drivers power sliding door would not shut 
6000 mi Rear backup light out. Not bulb, loose wire. 
26800 mi Automatic headlights intermittently turning off while driving at night. Sensor for lights replaced. 
35500 mi Bluetooth keeps dropping streaming audio signal briefly. Occurs every use, every 5-10 minutes. Dealer tested but couldn't repeat issue. 
86000 mi

US $150
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. 
22000 mi Auto headlight sensor went bad 
25000 mi Passenger power seat quit working and needed to be replaced. 
32000 mi A/C evaporator needed to be replaced, as it was leaking. 
16000 mi Bad wire caused the cruise control to stop working. 
48000 mi

US $800
Door lock on driver side sliding door stopped working. Door had to be removed to replace mechanism. 
22100 mi automatic side door stopped opening. Computer reset fixed them 
29000 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. 
24000 mi Automatic sliding door (minivan) was not opening via remote. 

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2012 Chrysler Town & Country Electrical Problems

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