Check Engine Light On problems of the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country

Seven problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country based on all problems reported for the 2012 Town & Country.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2021

I had the following replaced in June 2020: 6 spark plugs, 6 boots, and an intake gasket set. The check engine light is still on and it is still reading #2 misfire.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and stalled with the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the solenoid and pistons failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to hatfield used car center (1333 automall dr, columbus, OH 43228; 614-922-1333) and the contact was informed that the vehicle received unknown repairs. The contact stated that there was a misfire in the engine and that the fuel system was defective. The failure recurred several times with the with the check engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2019

I purchased my vehicle in March of 2016 for the purposes of transporting 2 disabled family members. First, check engine light was coming on and stated that the crankshaft sensor we're not working. When I would drive while driving my vehicle would just shut off I feared getting hit by other vehicles. Then the fuel pump relay would stay on after shutting vehicle off until it would drain the battery. After, now my vehicle cranks but doesn't start at all. This is a hazard and dangerous what I am afraid of is that this is a common issue with these vehicles and the issue has not been looked at by the proper department or authority. I also brought this issue to Chrysler where I purchased the vehicle and they said they can not assist with the issue and no recalls have been put in place my vehicle has been parked for 5 months now.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2016

Check engine light on and runs very rough at idle at all times whether engine is cool and/or warmed up. When hooked up to a code scanner it reads a permanent code "misfire in cylinder 3, so I had all six spark plugs replaced as well as the ignition coils. After the new parts were installed the vehicle still runs rough and check engine light still on even if it is cleared due to the same permanent code "misfire in cylinder 3". After research there are "cylinder misfire" recalls for Chrysler town and country vans " due to excessive cylinder wear" on the same make and model year vehicle I have. I have entered my vehicles VIN on this site and it does not come up as my vehicle having this recall. I have done even more research and my town and country has the same engine issue as individuals with the misfire recall. I am hoping something can be done.

6 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2015

While traveling in the midwest, cleveland, ohio, my check engine light came on while driving. I tried waiting a couple of gas tanks to see if it would turn off automatically. It did not. I was scheduled to leave cleveland, ohio and drive back to mobile, alabama with my grandson and daughter the weekend of Dec. 10, 2015, I felt it was prudent to have the van looked at for the check engine light problem. I took the van into washington and lee service on Dec. 8, 2015. They diagnosed the problem as a fouled ignition coil, and replaced the coil, all the spark plugs and a gasket. I retrieved my car on Dec. 10, 2015 in the early afternoon. That same evening, the check engine light came back on, so I returned the van to them. I received a call midafternoon that I needed to take the car to a dealer for service, which is when I found out about the service bulletin regarding the engine. I dropped the car off at deacon¿s Chrysler Jeep in cleveland, ohio on December 10, 2015 and picked it up on December 14, 2015 at approx. 6 pm. This necessitated finding a hotel room for the duration. In addition, I needed to secure transportation. I picked up the car too late to leave that day and had to stay until the morning of Dec. 15, 2015. Upon returning to mobile, alabama, the van began t shudder and shake when braking. This has happened before and our mechanic performed the repairs. My husband decided to check on the NHTSA site to see if there were any other defects in the van that consumers were not notified of. We took the van to the autonation Chrysler Dodge, where we originally purchased the vehicle. The dealer determined that the repair did not fall under the service bulletin. I dispute that, the service bulletin specifically states that the front rotor and pads are part of the problem.

7 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2014

Vehicle check engine light turn on every so often. The code read p0302- misfired #2 cylinder. The lights turns on and after several days it turn off again. A few miles or days later it check engine light turn on again. Been to independent mechanic and have try several correction but no luck. The van runs decent but it has a lost some power as it take awhile to speed on on highways.




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