2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vs 2012 Kia Sedona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 583 | 107 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 85 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Grand Caravan | Kia Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 336 | 33 |
| Engine | 118 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 68 | 7 |
| Power Train | 48 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 38 | 7 |
| Structure | 19 | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 84 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 27 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
2012 Kia Sedona
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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.