2015 Chrysler Town And Country transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 16V461000Jun 24, 201626,298 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

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

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 26, 2026MIElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission completely failed and had to be risky rebuilt. I was just driving down the highway and the transmission went into limp mode and I came to a fast slow down as it dropped the gearing. Also have noticed a huge issue with electronics putting me into a limp mode with wipers on headlights wont shut off, lose dash lights and speedometer with no blinkers or hazard lights. This left me in a very unsafe place as I had no way to tell other drivers where I was going or see…

   NHTSA complaint #11752929 · source
2. Filed Feb 11, 202698,000 miPATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a transmission flush was performed; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle started stalling after the repair. An independent mechanic was informed about the failure, and the contact was informed that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11717217 · source
3. Filed Dec 17, 2025MIEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   2015 Chrysler Town and Country lost propulsion power while driving, endangering 2 occupants and surrounding drivers. While driving on a residential road, vehicle came to a stop at intersection. Upon attempting to accelerate from stop and applying gas, vehicle jolted and would not accelerate past 5 miles an hour with transmission engaging and disengaging while shifter was in drive. Vehicle's transmission would intermittently engage and disengage for 1/2 mile with no warning…

   NHTSA complaint #11705676 · source
4. Filed Nov 12, 2025106,163 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased, and while driving 60-70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone and was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V529000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN or the vehicle type was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11698949 · source
5. Filed Jun 23, 2025MOTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased the vehicle yesterday. On drive home I noticed that it stop pulling. I took foot off of gas and reapply and the vehicle picked up speed again. I got home and checked recalls for this year vehicle and noticed a safety recall for the transmission. When I called dealership today and gave the VIN # they said there were no recalls for my vehicle. But my vehicle is performing exactly like the safety recall reported. Person I bought it from said she's been the only…

   NHTSA complaint #11668581 · source
6. Filed Apr 29, 202564,000 miNJTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while her husband was driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to properly shift into a higher gear, and the engine was revving abnormally. The contact pulled over the side of the road 1,000 ft away from the residence and added transmission fluid to the vehicle. The contact stated that while following her husband in another vehicle, she observed leaking fluid underneath the…

   NHTSA complaint #11657525 · source
7. Filed Feb 5, 2025KYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Wife was driving vehicle home and loud whining began. Vehicle started to jerk on way home. Got home to driveway and car would not pull itself up the hill of driveway. Vehicle will not shift into any gear now except park.

   NHTSA complaint #11640780 · source
8. Filed Dec 16, 2024WIEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Oil housing has been replaced 4 times. Since 64k miles, now at 112k. There needs to be a recall. There are so many similar occurances. This is a huge fire hazzard.

   NHTSA complaint #11631000 · source
9. Filed Dec 11, 2024METransmission & Drivetrain

   Noticed the vehicle was leaking fluid. The vehicle temperature GAUGE was also running HOT. Went to a garage on 9 18 2024 and was told the 2 transmission hose lines were leaking and needed replacing. Was a significant leak. Was not able to use the vehicle due to HOT temperature gauge and only able to drive the vehicle a short distance and leaking fluids. Had to have both transmission hoses replaced at about 84500 miles. (SEE DIFFERENT complaint, that 1 - 2 months later, on 12…

   NHTSA complaint #11630117 · source
10. Filed Nov 1, 2024ILTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated or messages displayed. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown pump inside of the transmission needed to be replaced. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11623163 · source
11. Filed Oct 22, 2024PATowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11621218 · source
12. Filed Oct 10, 2024FLTransmission & Drivetrain

    On interstate 95 I was on the on ramp and tried to accelerate and merge onto the highway the rpms went way up and the vehicle slowed down and has no acceleration leaving me in the path of a tractor trailer who honked his horn and barely missed me. I limped to the shoulder got a toe trk to row it to a repair facility. I was told the tranmission pump had gone out and that there was a recall for these transmissions

    NHTSA complaint #11619229 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology