| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 83 repairs.
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (56%)
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
Engine not specified
| 114700 mi C $4000 |
center engine mount |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $491 |
Replace Resonator Pipe Assembly |
| 17980 mi C $150 |
Replace muffler |
| 113000 mi US $1000 |
Engine cam replaced then blew up at dealer Dealor replaced with new engine for $1000 deductible. |
| 109000 mi | Known manufacturing defect on Pentastar v6 engine cylinder heads for certain model years manufactured in Mexico, bad casting eventually causes overheating and failure of #5 or #6 cylinder. Paid for diagnostic charge upfront but was refunded once dealer determined it a known issue (TSB). Pentastars dot com discusses the issue. |
| 54000 mi | PCV system pressure error. Mechanic did not tighten oil fill cap. |
| 182900 mi C $600 |
thermostat, gaskets, oil change, wheel alignment |
| 158100 mi C $300 |
Replaced one of the pipes for the exhaust that rusted. To be expected with 10+ year old car. |
| 125000 mi US $350 |
Defective TIPM |
| 60000 mi | It needed the fuel injectors cleaned mainly. |
| 31700 mi | high pitched whining noise lasted about 5-30 seconds in sub-zero cold weather during cold start. Idle pulley was replaced as per TSB. |
| 22420 mi | had to change a stuck PCV valve new style soooo if changed out of warranty will cost over $108...plus labour....new style PCV alone is around $60.....usual style PCV is usually around $3 to $10...so what a rip off |
| 87860 mi C $160 |
Thermostat replacement, had failed. Oil sensor due to code. |
| 3000 mi | Belt area squeaked at low temps at morning startup - and only at that time. Finally the dealership was able to make the problem stop by replacing the idler pulley. |
| 14440 mi | When I pressed hard on the gas pedal to pass a vehicle, the pedal stuck and would not release for several seconds. It did it again when I was parked in a parking spot,engine off and floor mat removed. When pressed far enough, it sticks. |
| 60760 mi | Engine light on, rough idling, needed a new left cylinder head, known issue through Chrysler on small number of pentastar motors. Water pump was replaced as well |
| 59960 mi | Cylinder head, #6 misfire. Exhaust valve would not seal properly when closed, leading to misfire. |
| 30500 mi | Check engine light for one cylinder miss. Left side cylinder head was replaced. Problem is known to Chrysler. No cost. |
| 46000 mi | Replace coolant |
| 73690 mi US $375 |
Replaced thermostat due to CEL. Thermostat was not closing properly. |
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