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2012 Chrysler Town and Country Electrical Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?

395 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, 62% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 43,000–110,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.

395 complaints 62% of all 2012 complaints 78,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts 1
Ignition 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (181 of 395). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.

Electrical complaints by Town and Country year

Related recalls

Vent window switch can overheat and burn

Fire risk

The switch that controls the vent window in the driver's door armrest can overheat. An overheated switch may cause a vehicle fire.

Fix: The dealer will replace the vent window switch with a newer version free of charge.

Recall 14V234000 · May 2014
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Other 2012 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Common questions

What are common 2012 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems?

Complaints most often name the fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts and ignition.

At what mileage do 2012 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 43,000–110,000 miles. The middle value is about 78,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2012 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems?

Yes: 14V234000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Town and Country year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2008 Town and Country, with 1,242 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.