2016 Chrysler Town And Country body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 15V595000Sep 24, 20151,625 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

  Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

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

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

What owners say

1. Filed Dec 18, 2025117,000 miFLBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s and driver’s side sliding doors failed to remotely latch properly. The contact had to manually slam the rear sliding doors for the doors to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was covered under Technical Service Bulletin: 23-001-25 (Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension X98); however, the contact needed to pay…

   NHTSA complaint #11705879 · source
2. Filed Sep 24, 2025FLBody & Structure

   Issue 1) Side slide door on driver side won't open. I could not get my child out and had to crawl across. Won't unlock, won't open manually, won't open electronically, won't unlock with fab. Issue 2) driver window has failed 3 times now. Like clock work every 2 and a half to 3 years it goes out.

   NHTSA complaint #11689453 · source
3. Filed Jun 15, 2025PABody & StructureOther / Unknown

   First incident. Driver side sliding door lock failed. Sliding door could not be unlocked and opened from inside or outside the vehicle. Had to use other sliding door to exit van. Door had to be dismantled and failed latch replaced. Approximately 7 years old and roughly 52,000 miles. This was around 9/2023. Second incident. Passenger side sliding door lock failed. Sliding door could not be unlocked and opened from inside or outside the vehicle. Had to use other sliding door…

   NHTSA complaint #11667010 · source
4. Filed Jan 21, 2025OHBody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   I received a letter from Chrysler regarding TSB #23-017-20 regarding the rear sliding doors unable to be opened either electrically or manually a few years ago. Recently the cars left/rear door wouldn't work. Unable to open it at all. It's a 2016 Town and Country with 147,421 miles on it. Well within the TSB requirements. I called a local Chrysler dealer. They told me if they decided the cars problem wasn't part of the recall they would charge me $250.00 for diagnostics. It…

   NHTSA complaint #11637278 · source
5. Filed Oct 29, 202462,000 miMOBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the locking mechanism of the driver's side rear sliding door had failed and the door could not be opened remotely or manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 62,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11622446 · source
6. Filed Jul 1, 2024NJBody & Structure

   The sliding drivers side door is locked shut and will not open. I have seen a notice for this vehicle model but for some reason this VIN does not show it.

   NHTSA complaint #11597903 · source
7. Filed Oct 20, 2023FLBody & Structure

   Defective door-latching system; in particular: the driver side, (left side), passengers sliding door; which resulted in occupant being trapped in vehicle until we were able to extricate through other door. There is a pending class action lawsuit regarding this defect: UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN Case 2:21-cv-11696-JEL-DRG; failure occurred with no warning and does not allow for manual operation of the door system. This defect poses an…

   NHTSA complaint #11551036 · source
8. Filed Sep 1, 202393,000 miMOBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that after arriving at her destination, she became aware that both the driver's and passenger's side sliding doors were jammed. Upon applying great force, the contact was able to open the driver's side door, and after visual inspection, she observed the sliding door was off the track with electrical wires exposed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to…

   NHTSA complaint #11542091 · source
9. Filed Jul 12, 2023AZBody & Structure

   Both Passenger rear doors will not open. It is available for inspection. My passengers had to crawl over the rear seat to exit the vehicle. If for instance there had been a fire or an accident they may or may not be able to get out safely. Yes I have taken it to two dealers who wanted $ 3,000.00 to repair them. No warning lamps. No messages. They actually began closing on my passengers while trying to enter the car. The back hatch door is also presenting issues as it opens…

   NHTSA complaint #11531941 · source
10. Filed Feb 21, 2023ORBody & Structure

    The driver side sliding door stopped unlocking, manually or automatically, it also stopped opening manually or automatically by button. I contacted my dealer who referred me to TSB 23-036-21 REV. A. They said the repair would be 100% covered by the manufacturer, however, after repair, they tell me that certain parts required for repair we not covered by the extended warranty. They replaced the actuator as the repair required, as well as the latch. The actuators are specified…

    NHTSA complaint #11508437 · source
11. Filed Oct 18, 2022138,000 miCABody & StructureTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently down shifted to first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift 3rd or 4th gear. The contact stated that after the vehicle down shifted, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he quickly pulled the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that…

    NHTSA complaint #11489789 · source
12. Filed Aug 22, 2022OHBody & Structure

    The passenger side sliding door will not open. The lock became stuck in the locked position and it will not unlock. It cannot be unlocked by hand, the unlock button inside the van, or with the key fob. This is dangerous because nobody can get out through that door in the case of an emergency.

    NHTSA complaint #11480642 · 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