2016 Chrysler Town And Country engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 16, 2026OREngine

   While driving my 2016 Chrysler Town & Country around 45mph in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic, and complete loss of motor power. The engine remained running, but the transmission completely lost all hydraulic pressure, leaving me unable to accelerate and leaving me completely stranded in a highly dangerous situation. I am a mother of four children who were inside the vehicle, and this sudden stalling created an imminent crash hazard and an extreme…

   NHTSA complaint #11764775 · source
2. Filed Sep 12, 2026RIEngine

   Was just informed my transmission pump needs to be replaced after hearing an odd humming noise when acceleration occurred. I looked online and saw this was a recall for similar vehicles. Mine did not come up, but it mirrors the same issues that were part of the recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11763781 · source
3. Filed Apr 30, 2026125,002 miNYBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake pedal, shifted to park(P) and restarted the vehicle after each failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The check engine, power steering, and the ABS warning lights and other…

   NHTSA complaint #11734780 · source
4. Filed Jan 14, 2025NJEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Purchased vehicle in March 2024 then in late august 2024 the engine light came on. On October 3rd i took the vehicle to a Chrylser dealer near me and they diagnosed it as needing a TRANSMISSION & OIL COOLER REPLACEMENT, #5 FUEL INJECTOR, and VACUUM HARNESS among other things.

   NHTSA complaint #11635789 · source
5. Filed Dec 19, 2024MNEngine

   Oil filter housing leaks is made out of cheap plastic and failed. Leaking oil can make roads slick and cause accidents and is a fire hazard to vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11631698 · source
6. Filed Nov 12, 2024VAEngine

   The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for transmission replacement, the contact was informed that the plastic oil filter housing had melted. The contact was informed that the oil filter housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11624843 · source
7. Filed Nov 12, 2024176,212 miMAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was a misfire in the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,212.

   NHTSA complaint #11624750 · source
8. Filed Oct 15, 2024FLElectrical SystemEngine

   while i was driving the van started acting like i was driving a stick shift car. stalling out . Now the car jumps and wants to turn off when I'm reversing or trying to drive. It feels like i am driving a stich shift car and cant get out of first gear.

   NHTSA complaint #11619949 · source
9. Filed Jun 7, 2024TNElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Spark plugs and motor/transmission mount fixed but car started shutting off when I would come to a stop. Took it back to dealership and they stated the TCC failed and was replaced, started messing up again a week later. Wouldn’t start , I had the battery and alternator checked and both are good. It is currently back in the shop.

   NHTSA complaint #11593076 · source
10. Filed Mar 12, 2024WAEngine

    Chrysler is aware that they have a faulty engine oil filter adapter in many of their automobiles but are refusing to do a recall to address the issue. Mine finally began leaking just a couple drops on the cement no warning light. Brought it into the shop and was confirmed that the adapter was leaking ALOT whole engine was covered. This could have led to my car seizing up on the highway without a warning light at all!

    NHTSA complaint #11576872 · source
11. Filed Nov 27, 2023NJEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    ticking started in the engine, idle is rough most times, #2 cylinder misfire and does not accelerate when gas pedal is pressed. occasional cut off while driving or stopping at a light. mechanic checked codes to verify. In september of 2023 transmission was replaced by a certified shop after the same similar issues. keep dumping money into a car that i am still paying on and maintain according to the maintenance schedule.

    NHTSA complaint #11556918 · source
12. Filed Nov 21, 2023NCEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Oil leakage. I’ve read numerous reports online with the same year make and model about oil leakage we bought this car used without doing and research first just because we needed a car. And when I notice the oil leak I’ve been doing research and a lot of people have had the same problem causing people to spend ALOT of money to fix it which could have been prevented.

    NHTSA complaint #11556187 · 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