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Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016 problems by year and mileage

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The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
66,000 mi
Complaints filed
2,036
Recalls naming this year
10

Most reported on the 2008

  1. Electrical system1,256 reports · median 83,000 mi
  2. Airbag system377 reports · median 90,000 mi
  3. Hydraulic brake circuit254 reports · median 20,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Suspension — rear
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The 2009 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
71,000 mi
Complaints filed
736
Recalls naming this year
9

Most reported on the 2009

  1. Electrical system460 reports · median 82,000 mi
  2. Airbag system192 reports · median 89,000 mi
  3. Engine96 reports · median 84,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Suspension — rear
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The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
72,000 mi
Complaints filed
1,594
Recalls naming this year
7

Most reported on the 2010

  1. Electrical system994 reports · median 77,000 mi
  2. Engine302 reports · median 84,000 mi
  3. Airbag system269 reports · median 80,000 mi

Recall areas Air bags — frontal · Air bags · Electrical system
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The 2011 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
68,000 mi
Complaints filed
773
Recalls naming this year
3

Most reported on the 2011

  1. Electrical system523 reports · median 73,000 mi
  2. Engine107 reports · median 84,000 mi
  3. Fuel and propulsion system106 reports · median 94,000 mi

Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Electrical system · Steering — column
Check the VIN at NHTSA

The 2012 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
70,000 mi
Complaints filed
634
Recalls naming this year
5

Most reported on the 2012

  1. Electrical system395 reports · median 76,000 mi
  2. Engine100 reports · median 100,000 mi
  3. Problems owners could not categorise58 reports · median 64,000 mi

Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Electrical system · Equipment
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The 2013 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
65,000 mi
Complaints filed
681
Recalls naming this year
4

Most reported on the 2013

  1. Electrical system393 reports · median 62,000 mi
  2. Engine108 reports · median 85,000 mi
  3. Problems owners could not categorise61 reports · median 85,000 mi

Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Electrical system · Air bags
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The 2014 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
66,000 mi
Complaints filed
636
Recalls naming this year
4

Most reported on the 2014

  1. Electrical system215 reports · median 57,000 mi
  2. Engine151 reports · median 80,000 mi
  3. Seats94 reports · median 80,000 mi

Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Equipment · Tires — pressure monitoring and regulating systems
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The 2015 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
69,000 mi
Complaints filed
383
Recalls naming this year
4

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2015

  1. Transmission and driveline113 reports · median 81,000 mi
  2. Seats80 reports · median 71,000 mi
  3. Engine63 reports

Recall areas Equipment adaptive/mobility — wheelchair restraints/securement · Equipment · Power train — automatic transmission
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The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country

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Median failure report
70,000 mi
Complaints filed
527
Recalls naming this year
5

† This median likely runs low (why).

Most reported on the 2016

  1. Transmission and driveline187 reports · median 82,000 mi
  2. Problems owners could not categorise110 reports · median 55,000 mi
  3. Electrical system107 reports · median 60,000 mi

Recall areas Equipment · Power train — automatic transmission · Seats — mid/rear assembly
Check the VIN at NHTSA

Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2010; earliest: the 2013, and the 2010 is 3 years older (part of the gap is age).

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
5,081
Recalls
26

Most reported

  1. Electrical system55.1% of complaints · median 77,000 mi
  2. Engine15.0% of complaints · median 85,000 mi
  3. Airbag system13.3% of complaints · median 76,000 mi

When each system fails ↓

Documented problems

What each one is ↓

Owners filed 8,000 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country; the electrical system leads with 55.1% of them, and half of the 5,081 that record an odometer reading came by 69,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.

No single peak: the middle half runs 39,000 to 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?

On the 2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country, half of the 5,081 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 69,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).

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 · 5,081 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 262 complaints

Mileage at failure, Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016Histogram of 5,081 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 60,000 to 65,000 miles with 262 complaints, 5.2 percent of the total. No single peak: the middle half runs 39,000 to 100,000 miles. A further 39 complaints, 0.8 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 69,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 39 complaints (0.8%), plotted separately
10%
16,000
25%
39,000
Median
69,000
75%
100,000
90%
130,000
Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0001983.9%
5,000–10,0001112.2%
10,000–15,0001362.7%
15,000–20,0001663.3%
20,000–25,0001893.7%
25,000–30,0001523.0%
30,000–35,0001533.0%
35,000–40,0001923.8%
40,000–45,0001843.6%
45,000–50,0001853.6%
50,000–55,0002184.3%
55,000–60,0001813.6%
60,000–65,0002625.2%
65,000–70,0002184.3%
70,000–75,0002384.7%
75,000–80,0002024.0%
80,000–85,0002364.6%
85,000–90,0002174.3%
90,000–95,0001753.4%
95,000–100,0001723.4%
100,000–105,0002074.1%
105,000–110,0001372.7%
110,000–115,0001272.5%
115,000–120,0001182.3%
120,000–125,0001092.1%
125,000–130,000801.6%
130,000–135,000911.8%
135,000–140,000661.3%
140,000–145,000641.3%
145,000–150,000410.8%
150,000–155,000501.0%
155,000–160,000280.6%
160,000–165,000330.6%
165,000–170,000250.5%
170,000–175,000220.4%
175,000–180,000180.4%
180,000–185,000130.3%
185,000–190,000190.4%
190,000–195,00060.1%
195,000–200,00030.1%
200,000+390.8%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

How to read these figures

Common Town and Country problems, and when they happen

Figure 2 · Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016

When each system fails

Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)

  1. Brakes435 reportsmedian 60,000middle half 29,000–92,000
  2. Transmission and driveline629 reportsmedian 75,000middle half 47,000–100,000
  3. Airbag system1,061 reportsmedian 76,000middle half 50,000–105,000
  4. Electrical system4,405 reportsmedian 77,000middle half 50,000–104,000
  5. Problems owners could not categorise635 reportsmedian 77,000middle half 49,000–100,000
  6. Steering369 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 51,000–110,000
  7. Engine1,200 reportsmedian 85,000middle half 60,000–110,000
  • Your odometer, once entered below

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.

All systems in a table
Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Electrical system4,40555.1%77,00050,000–104,000
Engine1,20015.0%85,00060,000–110,000
Airbag system1,06113.3%76,00050,000–105,000
Problems owners could not categorise6357.9%77,00049,000–100,000
Transmission and driveline6297.9%75,00047,000–100,000
Brakes4355.4%60,00029,000–92,000
Steering3694.6%80,00051,000–110,000
Hydraulic brake circuit3444.3%20,00015,000–27,000
Body structure3284.1%54,00030,000–87,000
Seats3083.9%72,00046,000–102,000

Known problems with the 2008–2016 Town and Country

Engine 2011–2013

Affected: 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.

Before you buy a 2008–2016 Town and Country: the 3-minute check

Generated from 5,081 mileage-tagged complaints, 26 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 26 campaigns cover this generation.
  2. Check engine on 2011–2013 (early–build engines) cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
  3. Check electrical on 2011–2014 cars.
  4. Check transmission on 2008–2016 cars.
  5. Years differ here: from 383 to 2,036 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.

Town and Country problems by mileage: where your car sits

Type your odometer, or read the table.

earlier past most reports · in window inside the middle half · later before most · reports, not your odds (how to read)

Where each system’s reports sit against common odometer readings
SystemMiddle half of reports, miAt 60k mi41% belowAt 90k mi68% belowAt 120k mi86% belowAt 150k mi95% belowAt 200k mi99% below
Electrical system50,000–104,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Engine60,000–110,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Airbag system50,000–105,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Problems owners could not categorise49,000–100,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Transmission and driveline47,000–100,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Brakes29,000–92,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier
Steering51,000–110,000in windowin windowearlierearlierearlier

Figure 3 · Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016 · 5,081 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Steps at bin edges (how to read it)

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Chrysler Town and Country 2008–2016Of 5,081 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 41 percent below 60,000 miles. 68 percent below 90,000 miles. 86 percent below 120,000 miles. 95 percent below 150,000 miles. 99 percent below 200,000 miles. Median 69,000 miles.
  • 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 50% line)
  • Your odometer, once entered

Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

2008–2016 Chrysler Town and Country recalls (26)

NHTSA records 26 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (5), equipment (4), the electrical system (4) (why one area can repeat).

Summaries below shorten NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 25V-876 (2025-12-17).

  2. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 20V-396 (2020-07-07).

  3. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 17V-824 (2017-12-21).

  4. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-461 (2016-06-24).

  5. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-300 (2016-05-16).

  6. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-047 (2016-01-29).

  7. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 16V-044 (2016-01-28).

  8. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 15V-595 (2015-09-24).

  9. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-632 (2014-10-08).

  10. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-373 (2014-06-26).

  11. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-234 (2014-05-07).

  12. 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'…

    NHTSA campaign 14V-055 (2014-02-11).

  13. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 13V-291 (2013-07-02).

  14. 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.…

    NHTSA campaign 13V-283 (2013-07-02).

  15. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 12V-191 (2012-05-02).

  16. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 12V-141 (2012-04-03).

  17. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 11V-487 (2011-09-29).

  18. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 11V-394 (2011-08-03).

  19. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 11V-315 (2011-06-08).

  20. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 11V-139 (2011-03-01).

  21. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-611 (2010-12-08).

  22. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-235 (2010-06-03).

  23. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-164 (2010-04-23).

  24. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 10V-148 (2010-04-13).

  25. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 09V-351 (2009-09-11).

  26. 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…

    NHTSA campaign 09V-046 (2009-02-05).

Some of these 26 campaigns also cover Dodge Grand Caravan 2008–2020 (26 of them): the same campaign number appears in NHTSA’s file against both, which means the same defect and the same free repair.

Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported

Out of 8,000 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:

Crashes
159 (2.0%)
Fires
115
Injury reports
193
Fatality reports
3

Self-reported and overlapping (how to read these).

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, 383. A typical year drew about 681.

That makes the 2008 stand out at roughly 3.0 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileageMedian milesMost reportedRecalls
20082,0361,34066,000Electrical system (1,256)10
200973643871,000Electrical system (460)9
20101,5941,10272,000Electrical system (994)7
201177355368,000Electrical system (523)3
201263437170,000Electrical system (395)5
201368135965,000Electrical system (393)4
201463639066,000Electrical system (215)4
201538322869,000†Transmission and driveline (113)4
201652730070,000†Transmission and driveline (187)5

† At least 40% of that year’s complaints came after 2020; its median likely runs low (why).

What Town and Country owners reported

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's and driver's sliding doors failed to unlatch as intended. Additionally, the passenger's and driver's sliding door windows failed to roll up and down as intended. The vehicle was taken to an…

2016 · 123,000 miles · Latches and locks

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

Built from 5,081 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built

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