2012 Chrysler Town and Country Safety Rating — 4 Stars Overall
NHTSA rates the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. Check a specific Town and Country’s crash and title history below.
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2012 Chrysler Town and Country— By the Numbers
- Overall rating
- 4★
- Frontal crash
- 4★
- Side crash
- 5★
- Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
- 16.4%
- Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
- 5
Overall rating
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover risk, single-vehicle crash
Recall campaigns on NHTSA's file
Quick Answer
- What is the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country safety rating?
- NHTSA rates the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
- Did NHTSA test every part of the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?
- Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD.
- Does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls or complaints on file?
- NHTSA's record for this version lists 5 recall campaigns, 634 owner complaints and 2 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
2012 Chrysler Town and Country crash-test ratings
Every seat earned the highest side barrier result and the pole test did too; frontal and rollover trail those and land level with each other.
NHTSA rates the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover.
Nothing in the side tests fell short, so the gap between this van and a top overall score sits in the frontal crash and rollover results. Owner complaints also far outnumber recall campaigns, so read the complaint file before a test drive.
What NHTSA did — and did not — test
A star rating is only as complete as the tests behind it. This is which of NHTSA's four crash tests the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country actually went through.
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD.
Recalls, complaints and investigations
NHTSA keeps these alongside the crash-test results for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD. They answer a different question: not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash, but what owners and the agency have reported since.
A recall campaign covers a range of vehicles; whether the repair was done on a particular car is a per-VIN question. Check open recalls by VIN.
The rating is for the Town and CountryNHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Inspecting a used 2012 Town and Country
The ratings describe the Town and Country as it left the factory. A car that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt, or had its airbags replaced is no longer the car NHTSA tested.
Look over the front structure for signs of repair, since the frontal crash is among the areas where this van rated lower: the radiator support, the ends of the frame rails, hood and fender gaps, and paint overspray under the hood.
Each sliding door should open, latch and close flush without force. A side structure that has been pulled and repaired may no longer match the structure NHTSA crashed.
Stability control is listed as standard, so its warning light should come on at start-up and then go out. Forward collision and lane departure warnings are listed as unavailable, so be wary of a listing that claims them.
How NHTSA's current ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
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2012 Chrysler Town and Country Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows for this model year, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country safety rating?+
NHTSA rates the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country 4 out of 5 stars overall — 4 for frontal crash, 5 for side crash, 4 for rollover. These are results for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD, from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Did NHTSA test every part of the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country?+
Yes — NHTSA published frontal, side barrier, side pole and rollover results for the 2012 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD.
Does the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls or complaints on file?+
NHTSA's record for this version lists 5 recall campaigns, 634 owner complaints and 2 investigations. Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is answered by its VIN, not the model year.
Can I compare the 2012 Chrysler Town and Country's stars with a newer model?+
Yes, with other vehicles rated under NHTSA's current program (model year 2011 onward). Stars from before then came from different tests.
Does a good safety rating mean a used Town and Country is safe to buy?+
A rating describes the vehicle as it left the factory. A used Town and Country that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage, or had an airbag replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. A VIN check reads its title brands, salvage and accident records from NMVTIS.
Five stars at the factory. What about since?
A crash rating can’t see a salvage title, a rebuilt frame or a replaced airbag. The VIN record can.
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