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2012 Chrysler Town & Country Problems & Issues
2012 model year · 1,250+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
2012 · All trims · All engines
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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,250+ owner reports, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has 11 documented known issues, with 6 rated critical. The most serious are TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure ($50-$1,500 repair), 62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure ($300-$4,500 repair), 3.6L Pentastar Plastic Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly Cracking and Leaking ($600-$1,400 repair), Driver's Door Vent Window Switch Overheating and Vehicle Fire (NHTSA 14V-234) ($0-$0 repair), 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Seal/Bearing Failure and Overheating ($450-$900 repair) and 3.6L Pentastar Left Cylinder Head Valve Guide/Seat Wear Causing Cylinder Misfire ($0-$2,500 repair). The most commonly reported issue is TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure with 400 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $4,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,250+ owner reports, the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has 11 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure, 62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure, 3.6L Pentastar Plastic Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly Cracking and Leaking. Of these, 6 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has 11 known issues documented across 1,250+ owner reports. 6 issues are rated critical: TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure and 62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure and 3.6L Pentastar Plastic Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly Cracking and Leaking and Driver's Door Vent Window Switch Overheating and Vehicle Fire (NHTSA 14V-234) and 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Seal/Bearing Failure and Overheating and 3.6L Pentastar Left Cylinder Head Valve Guide/Seat Wear Causing Cylinder Misfire. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Chrysler Town & Country issues range from $0 to $4,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure, typically costs $50-$1,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The TIPM central fuse/relay box controls nearly all vehicle electrical functions. Internal relays, especially the fuel pump relay, fail due to solder joint cracking from thermal cycling. Causes random activation of lights, wipers, horn, sliding doors losing power, battery drain,… Repairs typically run $50-$1,500. Severity: high.
The 62TE 6-speed automatic transmission experiences solenoid pack failures causing hard shifting, slipping, limp mode (stuck in 3rd gear), and complete transmission failure. The solenoid pack contains 6 shift solenoids, 1 line-pressure solenoid, a temperature sensor, and 5 pressu… Repairs typically run $300-$4,500. Severity: high.
The 3.6L Pentastar carries its oil filter, oil cooler and both oil and coolant passages in one molded plastic housing that sits in the valley of the V under the intake manifold. Heat cycling makes the plastic brittle and the integral seals flatten, so the housing cracks or weeps. Repairs typically run $600-$1,400. Severity: high.
FCA recalled roughly 780,000 2010-2014 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vans built 25 August 2010 through 31 October 2013 because the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest can overheat. The switch draws current through an undersized path and can melt, char the arm… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The 3.6L Pentastar's water pump is a recognized wear item on 2011-2016 vans. The internal shaft seal fails first and coolant escapes from the weep hole at the front of the pump; if it is ignored the bearing follows and the pump can shed its drive, producing rapid overheating. Own… Repairs typically run $450-$900. Severity: high.
Early-build 3.6L Pentastar V6 engines suffer accelerated valve guide and valve seat wear on the LEFT (driver's side) cylinder head, producing a persistent misfire on one of the left-bank cylinders and an illuminated MIL. It is frequently accompanied by the 'Pentastar tick.' The d… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: high.
Power sliding doors fail to open or close automatically, open partially and stop, or operate intermittently. The drive cable, motor, and lock actuator are common failure points. Insulation wear in wiring harness causes shorts. Chrysler issued a campaign for harness chafing on 200… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: medium.
The ignition switch and SKREEM (Sentry Key Remote Entry Module) fail, preventing the vehicle from starting or causing intermittent no-start conditions. The SKREEM module reads the transponder in the key and communicates with the PCM. Failure causes 'no bus' communication errors. Repairs typically run $200-$800. Severity: medium.
The Stow 'n Go system uses a plastic pull-ring latch in the floor panel ahead of each second-row seat; the ring tugs a cable that releases the heavy floor bin lid so the seat can fold in. The rings sit where every passenger steps and are pulled hard to lift a heavy lid, so they c… Repairs typically run $80-$450. Severity: medium.
The plastic-geared HVAC door actuators behind the dash strip their teeth and lose position, which is why so many of these vans blow hot on one side and cold on the other, or lose recirculation entirely. The classic tell is a repetitive clicking or grinding tick from behind the da… Repairs typically run $150-$700. Severity: medium.
Two related liftgate failures dominate owner reports on the 2008-2016 vans. First, the gas struts lose their charge - the seals wear and the gas escapes, so the liftgate will not stay up and drops on whoever is loading the van; this is strongly temperature-sensitive and owners re… Repairs typically run $60-$700. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.