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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (22%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (2%)

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.

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

56100 mi

C $708
Replaced the alternator. 
33700 mi Power seat blowing 40amp. fuse. Seat lumbar switch shorted and was replaced. 
80000 mi

US $800
Driver side window fell into door breaking brackets, regulator and window. Regulator failure. Hvac control head failure, fix attempted but unsuccesdful. Needs full replacement, elected to not do so. 
114700 mi

C $1800
rear tubing and evaporator suddenly leaked down, was corroded 
120900 mi

C $40
Horrible noise in AC - thought it was related to the previous repair, but seems to be in the compressor. Didn't fix, as everything seems to work. 
126480 mi

C $1300
Battery suffered from alternator failure and also failed Alternator failed and was replaced 
95000 mi

US $550
Replaced rear wiper motor (and all wiper blades) . 
16000 mi Alternator failed. Repaired under warranty. 
47000 mi

US $400
Window regulator failed. Replaced. 
63000 mi

US $60
Replaced fog lamp bulbs. 
15100 mi climate blew hot air into rear vents when the AC was on 
49000 mi

US $100
Driver window regulator broke, replaced under extended warranty. However, receipt said replace defective window regulator which leads to me believe this an issue with this model. 
56000 mi

US $180
Battery died, replaced it 
21700 mi Temperature control unit replaced. 
19840 mi one of the Fobs stopped functioning and was replaced. 
56420 mi

C $360
Battery light came on while driving. Mechanic said alternator failed and as a result battery was not charing. Replaced alternator. 

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

111840 mi

C $1
replaced alternator 
17500 mi Some electrical problem with the power seats. It is not fixed yet. 

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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Electrical Problems

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