These are standard specifications for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Transverse | |
Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
Production Years for Series : | 2008 - |
Price : | MSRP: $20,995-29,995 Invoice: $20,810-28,670 |
Weight : | 4510 lbs | 2045.702 kg |
MPG City : | 17 |
MPG Highway : | 25 |
Engine & Transmission
V 6 | |
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Displacement : | 3605 cc | 220.0 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
Power : | 283 BHP (208.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 96.0 mm | 3.78 in. |
Stroke : | 83.0 mm | 3.268 in. |
Compression : | 10.2:1 |
Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection | |
Redline : | 6800 RPM |
6 Automatic Overdrive
Gear Ratios
1st Gear : | 4.127 |
2nd Gear : | 2.842 |
3rd Gear : | 2.283 |
4th Gear : | 1.452 |
5th Gear : | 1.0 |
6th Gear : | 0.690 |
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
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2012 Dodge Grand Caravan VAN FWD | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 16.4% |
Recall
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Mfr Report Date | 20100823 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V376000 |
Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits. |
Consequence | Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. |
Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Mfr Report Date | 20100825 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V234000 |
Summary | Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest. |
Consequence | An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire. |
Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Mfr Report Date | 20111115 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V141000 |
Summary | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED. |
Consequence | THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
Remedy | CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | CHRYSLER RECALL NUMBER IS M13.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | EQUIPMENT |
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Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Mfr Report Date | 20120309 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V191000 |
Summary | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES. |
Consequence | THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
Remedy | CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
Notes | CHRYSLER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS M17. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated June 2024
2012 Averages
Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan? A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has a wheelbase size of 121.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan? A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has a length of 202.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan? A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has a width of 78.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have?A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has 39.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have?A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has legroom of 40.70 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has a towing capaicty of 3600.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan? A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan was a Minivan.Q: How much did the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan had an MSRP of $20,995 - $$29,995 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan was a V 6 (3605 cc | 220.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 283 BHP (208.288 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan have? A: The 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan had a 6 speed Automatic Overdrive gearbox. Similar Vehicles
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