2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2012 Honda Odyssey
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 583 | 244 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 133 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,000 mi | 45,543 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Grand Caravan | Honda Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 336 | 36 |
| Engine | 118 | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 58 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 68 | 11 |
| Power Train | 48 | 24 |
| Structure | 19 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 13 |
| Steering | 14 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 84 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 27 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 46 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 6 |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
2012 Honda Odyssey
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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.