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2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1515308
Internal NHTSA #	11152657
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2012
File date	07/11/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	We own a dodge caravan that has some major engine problems that seem to be common for the 2012-2013 v6 penstar engine. The problem is in the engine head and valves. Our van has collapsed cam lobes due to failing rocker arms. The symptom that revealed this problem was a misfire in the left cylinder head. The symptoms are very similar to the problems noted in tsb no. 09-002-14b including a misfire in the left cylinder head and a loud ticking noise coming from this area. Chrysler has an extended warranty known as x56 that addresses the problem noted in tsb no. 09-002-14b. Unfortunately, their warranty only covers the head replacement (which includes the valves and cams) if the head is cracked. While investigating multiple dodge/chrysler forums i have noted a large number of dodge owners experiencing the same problem that we have. In fact, i have learned that the problem is so pervasive that chrysler has an internal star case bulletin, s1309000016 related to the rocker arms and cam lobe problems. The engine check light came on while we were driving.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	106000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TROUT LAKE, WA
VIN pattern	2C4RDGCG4CRXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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