Total Complaints
3 filings
DODGE CARGO VAN · model year
2012 DODGE CARGO VAN
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2012DODGECARGO VAN carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2012 CARGO VAN is engine with 1 filings, followed by air bags (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 20 investigation files overlapping the 2012 CARGO VAN, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20170929AIR BAGS
I LIVE IN HAWAII ON MOLOKAI AND THERE IS NO WHERE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE. DODGE SAID TO SHIP IT OFF ISLAND AND SEND RECEIPTS TO GET REIMBURSED FOR SHIPPING COST. NOW THEY ARE GOING BACK ON THEIR WORD AND SAYING THEY WILL NOT REFUND ME THE MONEY FOR MY HAVING TO SHIP THE VAN TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE. THIS IS NOT FAIR TO THE CUSTOMER, I WAS LIED TO AND IT TOTALED 1100 DOLLARS IN SHIPPING COST. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME HELP IN THIS CASE. I'VE BEEN LIED TO AND IS NOT FAIR TO ME AS A COSTUMER OF A CAR THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED WITH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS MATTER THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?*JB
20170929STEERING
I LIVE IN HAWAII ON MOLOKAI AND THERE IS NO WHERE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE. DODGE SAID TO SHIP IT OFF ISLAND AND SEND RECEIPTS TO GET REIMBURSED FOR SHIPPING COST. NOW THEY ARE GOING BACK ON THEIR WORD AND SAYING THEY WILL NOT REFUND ME THE MONEY FOR MY HAVING TO SHIP THE VAN TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE. THIS IS NOT FAIR TO THE CUSTOMER, I WAS LIED TO AND IT TOTALED 1100 DOLLARS IN SHIPPING COST. I WOULD APPRECIATE SOME HELP IN THIS CASE. I'VE BEEN LIED TO AND IS NOT FAIR TO ME AS A COSTUMER OF A CAR THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED WITH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. PLEASE HELP ME IN THIS MATTER THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).?*JB
20130621ENGINE
JERKING MOTION WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOPS. WITH VIBRATION FROM THE FRONTEND. *TR
Mileage: 4,000
Compare 2012DODGECARGO VAN to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 1 Open
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN have?▼
The 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN?▼
The 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN?▼
The most-complained component for the 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN is ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS and STEERING.
Is the 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2012 DODGE CARGO VAN has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.