2012 Chrysler Town and Country steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle randomly shuts off while driving dash goes black and then randomly starts back up or I have to put it in (n) to start it back up while Im at a free role i lose control of the power steering and braking this is a dangerous for myself my children and grand kids also others Im the road…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the instrument panel turned black, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred temporarily, and the vehicle restarted…”
filed Aug 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 121 | 14% |
| 2004 Town and Country | 22 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.