2012 Chrysler Town and Country — Full Specifications
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The 2012 Chrysler Town and Country is a van/minivan powered by a 3.6L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine. It returns around 24 mpg (UK) / 20 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Chrysler Town and Country workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.
Compared with the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 24 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged. It holds a 4★ overall NHTSA rating (none is on record for the 2011 model).
Full Specifications
| Engine | 3.6L 6-cyl |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Powertrain | Conventional |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Body Style | Van/Minivan |
| Fuel Economy (UK) | 24 combined / 20 urban / 30 extra-urban mpg |
| Fuel Economy (US EPA) | 20 combined / 17 city / 25 highway mpg |
| CO₂ Emissions | 276 g/km |
| EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost | $3,350 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices) |
Engine & Transmission Options
EPA lists 1 configuration for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, all with the 3.6L 6-cyl engine. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG (UK) | MPG (US) | CO₂ g/km | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 20 (17/25) | 276 | $3,350 |
MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.
Owner Essentials for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Running Costs: 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country at 24 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,515 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $3,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.
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2012 Chrysler Town and Country Safety Ratings (NHTSA)
Recalls & Owner Complaints (NHTSA)
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that include the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Equipment adaptive/mobility (1), Electrical system (1), Equipment (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility — campaign 25V876000, reported 17 December 2025. Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Electrical system — campaign 14V234000, reported 7 May 2014. Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
- Equipment — campaign 12V191000, reported 2 May 2012. Risk: THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
- Suspension — campaign 12V141000, reported 3 April 2012. Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Showing the 4 most recent of 5 campaigns.
Owners have filed 634 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The most-reported areas are Electrical system (395), Engine (100), Unspecified (58). Complaints include 7 reported crashes, 16 reported fires, 24 reported injuries. That is close to the median of 635 complaints across the 6 Chrysler Town and Country model years in our data.
Used-buyer checklist for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Based on where NHTSA recalls and owner complaints cluster for this model year, these are the areas worth checking before you buy:
- Electrical system (1 recall campaign · 395 owner complaints) — Test every switch, window, light and warning lamp on a test drive, and ask about battery or alternator replacements.
- Engine (100 owner complaints) — Listen for unusual noise on a cold start, check for warning lights and ask for the service records.
- Fuel system (56 owner complaints) — Ask whether any fuel-pump or fuel-system recalls were completed, and watch for hard starting or stalling.
- Suspension (1 recall campaign) — Listen for knocks over bumps and check tyre wear for signs of alignment problems.
Source: US NHTSA recall and consumer-complaint databases, retrieved 6 October 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects. Check any vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, and see our guide to checking a used car for recalls.
How It Compares
How does the Chrysler Town and Country compare to similar van/minivans? Van/Minivans in our database average around 24 mpg (UK) combined — this model sits close to that average, within 0 mpg. Its 276 g/km CO₂ figure is 16 g/km lower than the 292 g/km average for van/minivans on this site. This comparison is based on 157 van/minivans in our dataset.
Chrysler models in our database average about 26 mpg (UK) combined on their most efficient configuration; the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country's 24 mpg is 2 mpg below that make average. Its 276 g/km CO₂ figure is 22 g/km higher than the 254 g/km Chrysler average.
Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026
Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What engine does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have?
It's fitted with a 3.6L 6-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic 6-spd transmission.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most efficient configuration returns around 24 mpg (UK) combined, or 20 mpg on the US EPA cycle.
How much does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country cost to fuel per year?
The US EPA estimates about $3,350 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have a good safety rating?
It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 4 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns that include the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country (as of 6 October 2026). Most affected areas: Equipment adaptive/mobility (1), Electrical system (1), Equipment (1). A campaign often covers several model years or models, so check your own VIN to see whether your car is affected.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
Among the 634 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are Electrical system (395 complaints), Engine (100 complaints), Unspecified (58 complaints). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects, and raw counts rise with how many cars were sold.
Is the Chrysler Town and Country's fuel economy good for a van/minivan?
It returns around 24 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 24 mpg among the van/minivans we track.