Chrysler Town And Country problems and recalls by year
9,342 owner complaints since 2005, most for the 2008 (1,939); 28 recalls, 12 investigations.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 526 | 5 | Power train |
| 2015 | 383 | 4 | Power train |
| 2014 | 636 | 4 | Electrical system |
| 2013 | 681 | 4 | Electrical system |
| 2012 | 634 | 5 | Electrical system |
| 2011 | 773 | 3 | Electrical system |
| 2010 | 1,556 | 5 | Electrical system |
| 2009 | 707 | 6 | Electrical system |
| 2008 | 1,939 | 7 | Electrical system |
| 2007 | 219 | 0 | Fuel/propulsion system |
| 2006 | 431 | 2 | Steering |
| 2005 | 857 | 4 | Electrical system |
Years with 100+ complaints
2016 Town And Country: 526 complaints
12 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries · 17V824000, 16V461000, 16V300000, 16V044000, 15V595000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 185 | 82,000 |
| Unknown or other | 110 | 55,000 |
| Electrical system | 107 | 60,500 |
| Engine | 69 | 82,000 |
| Structure › Body | 66 | 60,000 |
| Seats | 22 | 65,365 |
| Air bags | 16 | 70,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 50,000 |
2015 Town And Country: 383 complaints
15 crashes, 1 fire, 25 injuries, 3 deaths · 25V876000, 17V824000, 16V461000, 16V044000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 113 | 82,000 |
| Seats | 72 | 70,000 |
| Engine | 63 | 76,000 |
| Electrical system | 61 | 53,300 |
| Unknown or other | 42 | 65,000 |
| Air bags | 39 | 68,000 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 26,888 |
| Steering | 13 | 78,241 |
2014 Town And Country: 636 complaints
20 crashes, 16 fires, 44 injuries · 25V876000, 17V824000, 14V632000, 14V234000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 214 | 56,000 |
| Engine | 151 | 80,000 |
| Unknown or other | 89 | 75,000 |
| Seats | 88 | 77,000 |
| Air bags | 76 | 65,150 |
| Power train | 51 | 66,000 |
| Structure › Body | 33 | 86,000 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 38,600 |
2013 Town And Country: 681 complaints
15 crashes, 9 fires, 30 injuries · 25V876000, 14V234000, 13V283000, 13V291000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 390 | 61,983 |
| Engine | 108 | 85,000 |
| Unknown or other | 61 | 85,000 |
| Seats | 51 | 75,000 |
| Air bags | 50 | 42,543 |
| Power train | 39 | 55,000 |
| Service brakes | 39 | 50,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 38 | 86,000 |
2012 Town And Country: 634 complaints
7 crashes, 16 fires, 24 injuries · 25V876000, 14V234000, 12V191000, 12V141000, 11V487000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 393 | 75,000 |
| Engine | 100 | 100,000 |
| Unknown or other | 58 | 66,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 56 | 101,000 |
| Power train | 36 | 94,000 |
| Structure › Body | 24 | 70,000 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 40,000 |
| Air bags | 18 | 80,000 |
2011 Town And Country: 773 complaints
10 crashes, 12 fires, 20 injuries · 25V876000, 14V234000, 11V315000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 519 | 73,996 |
| Engine | 107 | 84,500 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 106 | 95,000 |
| Unknown or other | 58 | 83,075 |
| Service brakes | 51 | 30,800 |
| Power train | 36 | 50,621 |
| Air bags | 24 | 83,000 |
| Structure › Body | 23 | 33,000 |
2010 Town And Country: 1,556 complaints
35 crashes, 25 fires, 38 injuries, 1 death · 20V396000, 14V373000, 14V234000, 14V055000, 11V139000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 960 | 79,000 |
| Engine | 302 | 85,000 |
| Air bags | 268 | 80,000 |
| Steering | 128 | 85,000 |
| Service brakes | 127 | 70,000 |
| Unknown or other | 96 | 90,000 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 73 | 86,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 69 | 85,000 |
2009 Town And Country: 707 complaints
11 crashes, 12 fires, 12 injuries · 20V396000, 16V047000, 14V373000, 14V055000, 09V351000, 09V046000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 448 | 83,690 |
| Air bags | 187 | 96,000 |
| Engine | 96 | 83,690 |
| Service brakes | 42 | 47,929 |
| Steering | 36 | 80,000 |
| Wheels | 33 | 60,052 |
| Power train | 30 | 80,000 |
| Unknown or other | 30 | 112,000 |
2008 Town And Country: 1,939 complaints
29 crashes, 17 fires, 38 injuries · 20V396000, 16V047000, 14V373000, 14V055000, 11V394000, 10V611000, 09V351000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1,218 | 84,300 |
| Air bags | 370 | 95,000 |
| Engine | 204 | 89,000 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 186 | 20,789 |
| Service brakes | 112 | 82,635 |
| Steering | 94 | 88,100 |
| Unknown or other | 90 | 80,080 |
| Visibility/wiper | 50 | 88,000 |
2007 Town And Country: 219 complaints
11 crashes, 6 fires, 15 injuries
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 51 | 97,000 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 96,600 |
| Engine | 27 | 85,000 |
| Steering | 17 | 65,000 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | 58,000 |
| Air bags | 14 | 90,000 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 28,180 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 76,000 |
2006 Town And Country: 431 complaints
23 crashes, 15 fires, 32 injuries, 1 death · 10V008000, 06V067000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 104 | 52,000 |
| Electrical system | 68 | 87,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 60 | 115,000 |
| Air bags | 50 | 75,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 26 | 100,000 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 19 | 37,000 |
| Engine | 16 | 98,000 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 80,000 |
2005 Town And Country: 857 complaints
47 crashes, 14 fires, 55 injuries · 10V008000, 07V192000, 06V067000, 04V047000
| Component | Complaints | Median miles |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 146 | 89,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 95 | 93,000 |
| Air bags | 89 | 70,000 |
| Steering | 87 | 61,000 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 51 | 70,000 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 47 | 100,000 |
| Engine | 41 | 105,000 |
| Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module | 39 | 46,000 |
28 recall campaigns since 2005
December 17, 2025 · 25V876000 · 2011–2015 · Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › LATCH/anchor
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge.
July 7, 2020 · 20V396000 · 2008–2010 · Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge.
June 24, 2016 · 16V461000 · 2015–2016 · Power train › Automatic transmission
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge.
May 16, 2016 · 16V300000 · 2016 · Seats › Mid/rear assembly
The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge.
January 29, 2016 · 16V047000 · 2008–2009 · Air bags › Frontal
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.
January 28, 2016 · 16V044000 · 2015–2016 · Visibility › Windshield
The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge.
September 24, 2015 · 15V595000 · 2016 · Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LATCH
In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge.
June 26, 2014 · 14V373000 · 2008–2010 · Air bags; Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge.
May 7, 2014 · 14V234000 · 2010–2014 · Electrical system
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge.
February 11, 2014 · 14V055000 · 2008–2010 · Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge.
July 2, 2013 · 13V283000 · 2013 · Air bags; Electrical system
A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge.
July 2, 2013 · 13V291000 · 2013 · Air bags
The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge.
May 2, 2012 · 12V191000 · 2012 · Equipment
SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE.
April 3, 2012 · 12V141000 · 2012 · Suspension › Rear
SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE.
August 3, 2011 · 11V394000 · 2008 · Air bags › Frontal; Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive; Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.
March 1, 2011 · 11V139000 · 2010 · Electrical system › Ignition
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE.
December 8, 2010 · 10V611000 · 2008 · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE.
January 11, 2010 · 10V008000 · 2005–2006 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN.
September 11, 2009 · 09V351000 · 2008–2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic
THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION.
Remedy: ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
February 5, 2009 · 09V046000 · 2009 · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE POWER CIRCUIT AT THE SUBJECT CONNECTOR AND REPLACE THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.
May 3, 2007 · 07V192000 · 2005 · Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER ROAD DEICING.
Remedy: FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE RECALL STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL UF AIR BAG SENSORS WITH ONES WITH GREATER CORROSION RESISTANCE.
March 8, 2006 · 06V067000 · 2005–2006 · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE.
February 3, 2004 · 04V047000 · 2005 · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED.
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Defect investigations
0 of 12 open.
| Investigation | Years | Opened | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE21016 | 2016 | July 9, 2021 | Sliding Doors Inoperative | Closed |
| PE20012 | 2014 | August 6, 2020 | Interior Vehicle Fire | Closed |
| PE19014 | 2011–2016 | September 9, 2019 | Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment | Closed |
| DP14004 | 2008–2014 | September 25, 2014 | Totally Integrated Power Module Failure | Closed |
| DP14002 | 2005–2007 | September 5, 2014 | Engine Stall After Refueling | Closed |
| RQ14002 | 2008–2010 | June 16, 2014 | Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall | Closed |
| EA11010 | 2005–2006 | September 6, 2011 | Loss of headlight illumination | Closed |
| AQ10001 | 2005–2006 | November 18, 2010 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit | Closed |
| PE10022 | 2005 | July 12, 2010 | Loss of Headlight Illumination | Closed |
| RQ09003 | 2005–2006 | July 1, 2009 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | Closed |
| EA06003 | 2005 | March 8, 2006 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | Closed |
| PE05061 | 2005 | November 10, 2005 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | Closed |
Complaints are unverified owner reports, and a recall names a model year, not a car: for one car, decode its VIN here or look it up at NHTSA. Chrysler models.
Data: NHTSA, October 17, 2026.