2012 Chrysler Town and Country vs 2012 Volkswagen Routan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chrysler Town and Country | 2012 Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 634 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 188 | 506 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20 |
| Median reported mileage | 70,900 mi | 77,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler Town and Country | Volkswagen Routan |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 395 | 39 |
| Engine | 100 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 56 | 8 |
| Power Train | 36 | 7 |
| Structure | 33 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 6 |
| Steering | 16 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 70 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 21 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2012 Chrysler Town and Country
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.