Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016
5th generation minivan (RT) · Chrysler RT
NHTSA data through 12 August 202611,354 complaints, 7,212 with mileageMethod
On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 44,000 and 101,000 miles.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 58 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 18,230
- 25%
- 44,000
- Median
- 72,677
- 75%
- 101,000
- 90%
- 130,579
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 267 | 3.7% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 138 | 1.9% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 165 | 2.3% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 184 | 2.6% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 212 | 2.9% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 178 | 2.5% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 181 | 2.5% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 248 | 3.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 264 | 3.7% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 246 | 3.4% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 336 | 4.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 260 | 3.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 359 | 5.0% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 316 | 4.4% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 352 | 4.9% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 303 | 4.2% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 371 | 5.1% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 330 | 4.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 266 | 3.7% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 266 | 3.7% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 315 | 4.4% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 202 | 2.8% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 195 | 2.7% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 175 | 2.4% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 170 | 2.4% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 124 | 1.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 132 | 1.8% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 110 | 1.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 91 | 1.3% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 59 | 0.8% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 85 | 1.2% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 37 | 0.5% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 53 | 0.7% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 35 | 0.5% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 40 | 0.6% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 29 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 16 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 27 | 0.4% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 58 | 0.8% |
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.
Owners filed 11,354 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 7,212 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 44,000 and 101,000 miles. The median is 72,677 miles.
The most-reported areas are the electrical system (38.7% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles), the engine (10.6% of complaints, typically around 85,000 miles), the airbag system (9.3% of complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).
21 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Electrical system78,000median 78,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 104,000
- Engine85,000median 85,000 miles, middle half 60,000 to 110,000
- Airbag system76,000median 76,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 105,000
- Problems owners could not categorise77,000median 77,000 miles, middle half 49,000 to 100,000
- Transmission and driveline75,000median 75,059 miles, middle half 48,000 to 100,000
- Brakes60,000median 60,000 miles, middle half 29,000 to 92,000
- Steering81,000median 80,700 miles, middle half 51,000 to 110,000
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4,391 | 38.7% | 78,000 | 50,000–104,000 |
| Engine | 1,198 | 10.6% | 85,000 | 60,000–110,000 |
| Airbag system | 1,060 | 9.3% | 76,000 | 50,000–105,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 634 | 5.6% | 77,000 | 49,000–100,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 627 | 5.5% | 75,000 | 48,000–100,000 |
| Brakes | 435 | 3.8% | 60,000 | 29,000–92,000 |
| Steering | 369 | 3.2% | 81,000 | 51,000–110,000 |
| Body structure | 326 | 2.9% | 55,000 | 30,000–88,000 |
| Seats | 309 | 2.7% | 72,000 | 46,000–100,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 277 | 2.4% | 90,000 | 64,000–114,000 |
Which systems, and when
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 72,677 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 38.7% of complaints (4,391 reports, 2,345 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 78,000 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 38.7% 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 10.6% of complaints (1,198 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 9.3% of complaints (1,060 reports, 317 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 50,185 and 105,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 5.6% of complaints (634 reports, 376 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 49,100 and 100,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 5.5% of complaints (627 reports, 464 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,059 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 48,470 and 100,000 miles.
The brakes account for 3.8% 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 28,860 and 92,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2008 model year drew the most — 2,879 complaints — while 2015 drew the fewest at 509. The median year sits at 933.
That makes 2008 an outlier: roughly 3.1 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 21 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 (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
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.
Reported severity
Of the 11,354 complaints filed against this generation, 258 reported a crash; 161 reported a fire; 332 reported an injury; 6 reported a fatality. Crash-involved reports represent 2.3% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 44,000 and 101,000 miles, with a median of 72,677. 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 78,000, 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.
Documented problems
Engine 2011–2013 (early–build engines)
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.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,879 | 1,815 |
| 2009 | 1,082 | 616 |
| 2010 | 2,425 | 1,646 |
| 2011 | 1,108 | 818 |
| 2012 | 868 | 538 |
| 2013 | 933 | 542 |
| 2014 | 884 | 559 |
| 2015 | 509 | 300 |
| 2016 | 666 | 378 |
Recalls (21)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | 2026-02-05 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: |
| 20V396000 | 2021-02-11 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module |
| 17V824000 | 2018-02-14 | Equipment |
| 16V047000 | 2016-12-06 | Air Bags:frontal |
| 16V461000 | 2016-08-18 | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| 16V300000 | 2016-07-01 | Seats:mid/Rear Assembly |
| 16V044000 | 2016-03-04 | Visibility:windshield |
| 15V595000 | 2015-10-22 | Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch |
| 14V373000 | 2015-05-26 | Air Bags |
| 14V234000 | 2014-12-31 | Electrical System |
| 14V632000 | 2014-10-23 | Tires:pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems |
| 14V055000 | 2014-04-01 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly |
| 13V291000 | 2013-10-03 | Air Bags |
| 13V283000 | 2013-09-11 | Air Bags |
| 12V191000 | 2012-05-18 | Equipment |
| 12V141000 | 2012-04-27 | Suspension:rear |
| 11V487000 | 2011-12-28 | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| 11V394000 | 2011-10-21 | Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner |
| 11V315000 | 2011-07-04 | Steering:column |
| 11V139000 | 2011-06-20 | Electrical System:ignition |
| 10V611000 | 2011-01-14 | Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner |
What owners reported
After several months waiting for the r03 recall to be done, it was finally fixed. To my dismay, as i was driving off the parking lot of the dealer who fixed it i started hearing a clicking noise in my steering wheel. It was never like that before and now there is a problem with it. Dealer claims it is the clock spring…
2008 · Electrical system
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key remained in the start position. The contact had to tap the key in order for the key to go into the on position. In addition, the contact stated that that the windshield wipers and radio failed…
2008 · 4 miles · Electrical system
Every time the i remove the key in the ignition after driving the vehicle, it does not either turn off and keeps running or the key can not be removed after placing it in park. I have 2 sets of key fobs, and it happens to both of them. It has gotten to the point where i will not drive it with my family of 6. I have…
2008 · 5 miles · Electrical system
The van will shut off while driving on the road the steering and brakes didn't work, i have to make sure i make it to the side of the road because it doesn't always want to start. It could be 5 or 10 minutes before i get it to start and i have had to leave it on the side of the road over night until the next day and…
2008 · 5 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)
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