Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016 problems by year and mileage
5th generation minivan (RT) · Chrysler RT
NHTSA data through 24 September 20267,997 complaints, 5,080 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 200866kmedian
- 200971kmedian
- 201072kmedian
- 201168kmedian
- 201270kmedian
- 201365kmedian
- 201466kmedian
- 201569k†median
- 201670k†median
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 66,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 2,036
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2008
- Electrical system1,256 reports · median 83,000 mi
- Airbag system377 reports · median 90,000 mi
- Hydraulic brake circuit254 reports · median 20,000 mi
10 recall campaigns name the 2008: Air bags — frontal; Air bags; Suspension — rear. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2009 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 71,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 736
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
Most reported on the 2009
- Electrical system460 reports · median 82,000 mi
- Airbag system192 reports · median 89,000 mi
- Engine96 reports · median 84,000 mi
9 recall campaigns name the 2009: Air bags — frontal; Air bags; Suspension — rear. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 72,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,594
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2010
- Electrical system994 reports · median 77,000 mi
- Engine302 reports · median 84,000 mi
- Airbag system269 reports · median 80,000 mi
7 recall campaigns name the 2010: Air bags — frontal; Air bags; Electrical system. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2011 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 68,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 773
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2011
- Electrical system523 reports · median 73,000 mi
- Engine107 reports · median 84,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system106 reports · median 94,000 mi
3 recall campaigns name the 2011: Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement; Electrical system; Steering — column. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 634
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2012
- Electrical system395 reports · median 76,000 mi
- Engine100 reports · median 100,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise58 reports · median 64,000 mi
5 recall campaigns name the 2012: Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement; Electrical system; Equipment. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 65,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 681
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2013
- Electrical system393 reports · median 62,000 mi
- Engine108 reports · median 85,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise61 reports · median 85,000 mi
4 recall campaigns name the 2013: Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement; Electrical system; Air bags. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2014 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 66,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 636
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2014
- Electrical system215 reports · median 57,000 mi
- Engine151 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Seats94 reports · median 80,000 mi
4 recall campaigns name the 2014: Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement; Equipment; Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2015 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 69,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 382
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2015 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2015
- Transmission and driveline113 reports · median 81,000 mi
- Seats80 reports · median 71,000 mi
- Engine63 reports
4 recall campaigns name the 2015: Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement; Equipment; Power train — automatic transmission. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 525
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
At least 40% of the complaints about the 2016 were filed after 2020, and most complaints filed since then carry no odometer reading. The median here rests on the earlier reports and likely understates the mileage these failures happen at.
Most reported on the 2016
- Transmission and driveline187 reports · median 82,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise110 reports · median 55,000 mi
- Electrical system107 reports · median 60,000 mi
5 recall campaigns name the 2016: Equipment; Power train — automatic transmission; Seats — mid/rear assembly. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. † marks a year whose median likely understates the mileage: much of its reporting came after 2020, when most complaints stopped recording an odometer reading. The 2010 reports latest and the 2013 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2010 has had 3 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 69,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 130,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 5,080
- Recalls
- 26
Most reported
- Electrical system55.1% of complaints · median 77,000 mi
- Engine15.0% of complaints · median 85,000 mi
- Airbag system13.3% of complaints · median 76,000 mi
Documented problems
- Engine2011–2013
- Electrical2011–2014
- Transmission2008–2016
- Body2008–2016
Owners filed 7,997 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country; the electrical system leads with 55.1% of them, and half of the 5,080 that record an odometer reading came by 69,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 39,000 and 100,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country, half of the 5,080 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 69,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles.
256 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 39 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Town and Country reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016 · 5,080 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 262 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 39 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 16,460
- 25%
- 38,800
- Median
- 69,429
- 75%
- 100,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 198 | 3.9% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 111 | 2.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 136 | 2.7% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 166 | 3.3% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 189 | 3.7% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 152 | 3.0% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 153 | 3.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 192 | 3.8% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 184 | 3.6% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 185 | 3.6% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 218 | 4.3% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 181 | 3.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 262 | 5.2% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 218 | 4.3% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 238 | 4.7% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 202 | 4.0% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 236 | 4.6% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 217 | 4.3% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 175 | 3.4% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 172 | 3.4% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 207 | 4.1% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 137 | 2.7% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 127 | 2.5% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 118 | 2.3% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 108 | 2.1% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 80 | 1.6% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 91 | 1.8% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 66 | 1.3% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 64 | 1.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 41 | 0.8% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 50 | 1.0% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 28 | 0.6% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 33 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 25 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 22 | 0.4% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 19 | 0.4% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 39 | 0.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Town and Country problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Brakes435 reports60,00029,000–92,000Brakes: 435 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 29,000 to 92,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline629 reports75,00047,000–100,000Transmission and driveline: 629 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 47,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Airbag system1,060 reports76,00050,000–105,000Airbag system: 1,060 reports, median 76,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 105,000 miles.
- Electrical system4,405 reports77,00050,000–104,000Electrical system: 4,405 reports, median 77,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 104,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise635 reports77,00049,000–100,000Problems owners could not categorise: 635 reports, median 77,000 miles, middle half 49,000 to 100,000 miles.
- Steering369 reports80,00051,000–110,000Steering: 369 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Engine1,200 reports85,00060,000–110,000Engine: 1,200 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 110,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4,405 | 55.1% | 77,000 | 50,000–104,000 |
| Engine | 1,200 | 15.0% | 85,000 | 60,000–110,000 |
| Airbag system | 1,060 | 13.3% | 76,000 | 50,000–105,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 635 | 7.9% | 77,000 | 49,000–100,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 629 | 7.9% | 75,000 | 47,000–100,000 |
| Brakes | 435 | 5.4% | 60,000 | 29,000–92,000 |
| Steering | 369 | 4.6% | 80,000 | 51,000–110,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 344 | 4.3% | 20,000 | 15,000–27,000 |
| Body structure | 328 | 4.1% | 54,000 | 30,000–87,000 |
| Seats | 307 | 3.8% | 72,000 | 46,000–102,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 69,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 55.1% of complaints (4,405 reports, 2,358 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 77,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 104,000 miles.
A single system taking 55.1% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
The engine accounts for 15.0% of complaints (1,200 reports, 953 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 60,000 and 110,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 13.3% of complaints (1,060 reports, 318 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 76,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 105,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.9% of complaints (635 reports, 377 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 77,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 49,000 and 100,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.9% of complaints (629 reports, 466 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 47,000 and 100,000 miles.
The brakes account for 5.4% of complaints (435 reports, 370 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 29,000 and 92,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2008–2016 Town and Country
Engine 2011–2013
3.6L Pentastar left (odd) cylinder head valve seat and guide wear, most often on cylinder 2, causing a tick, misfire and check-engine light. Chrysler revised the head with hardened valve guides and seats in summer 2012 and issued warranty extension X56 / bulletin D-14-12 covering the left cylinder head for 10 years / 150,000 miles.
Electrical 2011–2014
TIPM-7 (Totally Integrated Power Module) fuel pump relay failure: the internal relay sticks or fails, causing crank-no-start or a stall in motion with loss of power steering and power brake assist.
Transmission 2008–2016
62TE 6-speed automatic solenoid, VLP (variable line pressure) and torque converter faults causing harsh shifts and limp-in.
Body 2008–2016
Power sliding door and liftgate failures continue; also widely reported seat-track/Stow 'n Go latch complaints.
Before you buy a 2008–2016 Town and Country: the 3-minute check
Generated from 5,080 mileage-tagged complaints, 26 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 26 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check engine on 2011–2013 (early–build engines) cars. 3.6L Pentastar left (odd) cylinder head valve seat and guide wear, most often on cylinder 2, causing a tick, misfire and check-engine light. Chrysler revised the head with hardened valve guides and seats in summer 2012…
- Check electrical on 2011–2014 cars. TIPM-7 (Totally Integrated Power Module) fuel pump relay failure: the internal relay sticks or fails, causing crank-no-start or a stall in motion with loss of power steering and power brake assist.
- Check transmission on 2008–2016 cars. 62TE 6-speed automatic solenoid, VLP (variable line pressure) and torque converter faults causing harsh shifts and limp-in.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 39,000 and 100,000 miles, with a median of 69,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 77,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Town and Country problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi41% below | At 90k mi68% below | At 120k mi86% below | At 150k mi95% below | At 200k mi99% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 50,000–104,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 60,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 50,000–105,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 49,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 47,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 29,000–92,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 51,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016 · 5,080 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 41% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 68% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 86% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 95% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.8% of reports (39) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country recalls (26)
NHTSA records 26 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), equipment (4), the electrical system (4). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Dec 2025 · 2011–2015 · Equipment Adaptive/MobilityAn unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM Promaster vehicles equipped with…
What can happen. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service…
Jul 2020 · 2008–2010 · Air BagsProjectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the…
What can happen. Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer…
Dec 2017 · 2014–2016 · EquipmentIf the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a…
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at…
What can happen. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
Jun 2016 · 2015–2016 · Power TrainIf the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.…
May 2016 · 2016 · SeatsIf the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
What can happen. If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Jan 2016 · 2008–2009 · Air BagsIf the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk…
The defect. FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Jan 2016 · 2015–2016 · VisibilityIf the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The defect. FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using…
What can happen. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number…
Sep 2015 · 2016 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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…
What can happen. If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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…
Oct 2014 · 2014 · TiresIf the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire…
The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due…
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.…
Jun 2014 · 2008–2010 · Air BagsIf the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which…
The defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
May 2014 · 2010–2014 · Electrical SystemAn overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
The defect. Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window…
What can happen. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on…
Feb 2014 · 2008–2010 · SuspensionFailure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible…
What can happen. Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors'…
Jul 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag…
What can happen. An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign…
Jul 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a…
What can happen. 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.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.…
May 2012 · 2012 · EquipmentThe power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles, manufactured from march 9, 2012 through march 12, 2012. Some vehicles may be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly. As…
What can happen. The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right side liftgate pinch sensors, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 18, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Apr 2012 · 2012 · SuspensionThis could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. Some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully…
What can happen. This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 2011 · 2012 · Engine and Engine CoolingConnecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler vehicles, including 200 and Town and Country models, Dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, Grand Caravan and journey models and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011…
What can happen. Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 2011 · 2008 · EquipmentAn inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler grand voyager, Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008. These vehicles may experience a heating and air conditioner (hvac) condensate leak…
What can happen. An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall began on october 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2011 · 2011 · SteeringA missing or incorrectly installed rivet could compromise the ability of the steering column to support the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep patriot, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles.…
What can happen. 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…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on july 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Mar 2011 · 2010 · Electrical SystemEngine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to…
What can happen. Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 2010 · 2008 · EquipmentAn inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. 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…
What can happen. An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the hvac drain grommet free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Jun 2010 · 2008–2009 · Electrical SystemA short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country passenger vehicles manufactured from february 2007 through september 2009. Some of the vehicles may have been built with an improperly routed wire harness…
What can happen. A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Apr 2010 · 2008–2010 · SuspensionContact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time.
The defect. The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Chrysler town & country and Dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the…
What can happen. Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
Apr 2010 · 2008–2010 · Fuel System, GasolineContact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time.
The defect. The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Chrysler town & country and Dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the…
What can happen. Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire…
The free fix. Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
Sep 2009 · 2008–2009 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
The defect. Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on Chrysler town & country and Dodge Grand Caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If…
What can happen. A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
The free fix. Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on october 13…
Feb 2009 · 2009 · Electrical SystemIf the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.
The defect. Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.
What can happen. If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.
The free fix. Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 7,997 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 159 (2.0%)
- Fires
- 115
- Injury reports
- 193
- Fatality reports
- 3
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Town and Country problems by model year
The 2008 drew the most complaints of this generation, 2,036, most of them about the electrical system, and the 2015 the fewest, 382. A typical year drew about 681.
That makes the 2008 stand out at roughly 3.0 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,036 | 1,340 | 66,000 | Electrical system (1,256) | 10 |
| 2009 | 736 | 438 | 71,000 | Electrical system (460) | 9 |
| 2010 | 1,594 | 1,102 | 72,000 | Electrical system (994) | 7 |
| 2011 | 773 | 553 | 68,000 | Electrical system (523) | 3 |
| 2012 | 634 | 371 | 70,000 | Electrical system (395) | 5 |
| 2013 | 681 | 359 | 65,000 | Electrical system (393) | 4 |
| 2014 | 636 | 390 | 66,000 | Electrical system (215) | 4 |
| 2015 | 382 | 228 | 69,000† | Transmission and driveline (113) | 4 |
| 2016 | 525 | 299 | 70,000† | Transmission and driveline (187) | 5 |
What Town and Country owners reported
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, a carrier truck with a trailer was traveling nearby and debris came from the vehicle. The contact stated that due to the debris, the windshield was damaged and became inoperable, with a chip on the windshield. The contact…
2013 · 171,000 miles · Visibility equipment
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space or while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started stalling. The contact stated that the ignition key was loose, and whenever the key was jiggled, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact…
2010 · 130,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact became aware that the steering wheel air bag and the front passenger's side air bags had deployed unexpectedly. The contact stated that the windshield was fractured from the air bags…
2009 · 240,000 miles · Airbag system
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle with the vehicle turned off, the front driver's side seat headrest exploded without warning or impact. There was no injury sustained; however, the contact had a headache afterwards. The dealer was not notified of…
2015 · 157,000 miles · Seats
Built from 5,080 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other Town and Country generations
- Town and Country 1996–2000 635 reports with mileage, most about the engine and its cooling system
- Town and Country 2001–2007 2,231 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system