AI DamageChrysler Town AND Country: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Chrysler Town AND Country across 5 model years: 527 owner complaints and 175 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 4% of all complaints
- 6 Latches, locks, linkages 3% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 3% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 187 complaints (35% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 30.
- Electrical system: 107 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 64.
- Structure: 75 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 53.
- Engine: 69 complaints (13% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 16.
- Seats: 23 complaints (4% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.2 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984
- 2.2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 1985–1988
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2001–2004
- 2.5 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1986–1988
- 2.6 L · petrol · 4 cyl 1984–1985
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1988–1989
- 3.3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1990–2010
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2011–2016named in 7 complaints
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1994–2010
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2008–2010
- automatic, 3-speed 1984–2002
- automatic, 4-speed 1989–2010
- automatic, 6-speed 2008–2016
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 527 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 187 | 4 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 107 | 1 | 64 |
| Structure | 75 | 1 | 53 |
| Engine | 69 | 2 | 16 |
| Seats | 23 | 0 | 7 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 16 | 0 | 5 |
| Air bags | 16 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 1 | 11 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 14 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 4 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
There is a check engine light exact for my transmission sensors, but it actually needs to be changed immediately. Due to my financial hardship that COIVD has caused me as a young single mother, I am unable to pay for this unknown excessive charge for the proper service.
On 9/3/20, I was involved in an accident where the driver who crashed into me ran a red light while I was making a left hand turn off the offramp at sahara ave. To go west in las vegas, nv.
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning a loud whining noise was heard with the vehicle unstable power control. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle operated as intended.
My steering controls do not work. The steering wheel controls dont work and cruise control does not work. The controls for the speedometer for digital use do not work. There is only 36000 miles on the car and the part to fix is unavailable.
Vehicle's tipm module failed, causing the vehicle to stall to a stop on a busy street. Hazard lights did not work. Transmission shifter locked itself in park. All cluster instrument warning lights were on. Uconnect sound system off. Power windows and locks disabled. Sliding doors locked and disabled.
Vehicle was totaled, no injuries received, air bags did not deploy. Travel speed was at posted limit of 35. When my son got there he said that it looked as if the 2 tires on the right had malfunctioned and gone flat, almost as if they had run over sharp objects, causing the van to suddenly veer right
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
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- Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
- Flash
- PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
- PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
- Engine Oil Leak
- Door speaker Inoperative or No Sound
- "Washer Light On And Will Not Turn Off After Adding Washer Solvent."
- "Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension XV1 The customer may describe one or more of the following
- "Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension X98 The customer may describe one or more of the following
- WARRANTY BULLETIN D-25-03 (XV1) Driver and Passenger Sliding Door Power Lock Actuators - 2017 - 2019 Dodge…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Chrysler Town & Country - TOP PROBLEMS & ISSUES 2011 - 2016 (common fixes, repairs, defects)amount per author: 1,500 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Destroyed 2010 Town And Country Gets a 2016 Front End And Rebuilt! Start-Finish
- 2016 Chrysler Town & Country Torque Converter #repair #autorepair #monday
- 2016 Chrysler Town & Country #repair #autorepair #techtips #tools #shorts #finallyfriday #friday
- 2016 chrysler town and country broken flex plate
- I found a BAD TRANSMISSION in this 2016 Chrysler Town and Country 👀 #van #Chrysler #townandcountry
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.