The service and repair manual for the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan — the 3.6L V6 engine, 6 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.6L V6 — 220 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Canada Value Package Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Crew Plus Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · Crew Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · SXT Mini Passenger Van 4-Door · R/T Mini Passenger Van 4-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 816 complaints · 32 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Grand Caravan manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,610
- General Information 1,645
- Accessories & Equipment 10,931
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 2,007
- Body & Frame 5,286
- Maintenance 91
- Brakes 1,224
- Restraints 3,005
- Drivelines & Axles 51
- Steering 360
- Electrical 4,819
- Suspension 545
- Engine Mechanical 1,013
- Transmission 822
- Engine Performance 3,410
- Front 118
- Radiator Cap Pressure 14
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Grand Caravan
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V487000Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement › latch/anc · 25V876000An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Air Bags — frontal · 17V376000Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
- Suspension — rear · 12V141000This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the ri.
- Equipment · 12V191000The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 816 complaints and Dodge has issued 32 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Grand Caravan. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Grand Caravan manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Grand Caravan?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 across the Canada Value Package Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SE Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Crew Plus Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, Crew Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, SXT Mini Passenger Van 4-Door, R/T Mini Passenger Van 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2012 Grand Caravan problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Grand Caravan, covering engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2012 Grand Caravan wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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