Chrysler Town And Country problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1,615 owner complaints and 23 recalls on file for the Chrysler Town And Country (2005–2018). The 2014 Town And Country has the most serious complaints, most often about seats & seat belts.

Complaints
1,615
Recalls
23
Model years
14
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

1520051320067200778200826200915820109920111442012176201327020142472015382201620172018
NHTSA complaints per Chrysler Town And Country model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chrysler Town And Country years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Chrysler Town And Country — 270 complaints, 3 crashes, 12 fires; top problem: Seats & Seat Belts
  2. 2016 Chrysler Town And Country — 382 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2015 Chrysler Town And Country — 247 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  4. 2012 Chrysler Town And Country — 144 complaints, 4 crashes, 7 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  5. 2013 Chrysler Town And Country — 176 complaints, 1 crash, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (0 complaints).

Every Chrysler Town And Country model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2018 Town And Country00001—
2017 Town And Country00001—
2016 Town And Country3825055Transmission & Drivetrain
2015 Town And Country24731114Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Town And Country270312194Seats & Seat Belts
2013 Town And Country1761374Electrical System
2012 Town And Country14447105Electrical System
2011 Town And Country9932103Electrical System
2010 Town And Country1583535Electrical System
2009 Town And Country261004Electrical System
2008 Town And Country783216Electrical System
2007 Town And Country70100Electrical System
2006 Town And Country133041Electrical System
2005 Town And Country152321Electrical System

Most common Chrysler Town And Country problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    518 complaints
  • Engine
    347 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    285 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    206 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    142 complaints
  • Airbags
    141 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    101 complaints
  • Steering
    80 complaints
  • Brakes
    72 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    41 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chrysler Town And Country received by NHTSA each month.

Chrysler Town And Country recalls

  • Recall 25V876000Dec 17, 202586 vehiclesModel years 2011–2015

    Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V396000Jul 7, 2020925,239 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V524000Aug 9, 201812,779 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V824000Dec 21, 201761,791 vehiclesModel years 2014–2016

    Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

  • Recall 16V461000Jun 24, 201626,298 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V300000May 16, 201699 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V047000Jan 29, 2016110,482 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V044000Jan 28, 2016184 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

  • Recall 15V595000Sep 24, 20151,625 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V632000Oct 8, 201410,390 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V373000Jun 26, 2014722,705 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 14V234000May 7, 2014644,757 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014

    Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 14V055000Feb 11, 2014130 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V291000Jul 2, 2013184 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V283000Jul 2, 2013224,264 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 12V191000May 2, 2012471 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 12V141000Apr 3, 2012289 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V487000Sep 29, 2011667 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V394000Aug 3, 2011298,949 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 11V315000Jun 8, 201111,096 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: A missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the occupant loads in the event of a frontal crash, decreasing the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. As a result, the condition may increase the potential for injury in a frontal crash.

  • Recall 11V139000Mar 1, 2011195,798 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V611000Dec 8, 2010299,635 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V008000Jan 11, 2010308,950 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006

    Risk: If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.

Other Chrysler models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology