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Chrysler Town & Country: Years to Avoid and Best Years (Engine & Transmission)
Chrysler Town & Country problems by model year, from 3,633 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. For each year: the share of complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system, how many there were, and the recalls.
Years to avoid: 2015 (48%, 162 drivetrain complaints), 2016 (48%, 242 drivetrain complaints) and 2014 (36%, 198 drivetrain complaints). 3 of the 6 Chrysler Town & Country years we score have an elevated engine, transmission or fuel-system complaint share.
Best years on this measure: 2013 (27%), 2012 (29%) and 2011 (30%). A low share means owners complained about other things more than the drivetrain, not that nothing ever fails.
By raw volume, the 2016 drew the most drivetrain complaints (242 of 1,163 across the scored years). Volume also tracks how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, which is why the share, not the count, sets the verdict.
Engine and transmission complaint share, 2010–2023
Share of relevant owner complaints about the engine, transmission or fuel system. 33% is elevated, 40% high, 60% very high. A dash means too few complaints to score.
Every Chrysler Town & Country year
| Model year | Signal | Drivetrain share | Drivetrain complaints | All complaints | Rank (1 = worst) | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Town & Country | no elevated signal | 30% | 219 | 773 | 4/6 | 3 |
| 2012 Town & Country | no elevated signal | 29% | 173 | 634 | 5/6 | 5 |
| 2013 Town & Country | no elevated signal | 27% | 169 | 681 | 6/6 | 4 |
| 2014 Town & Country | elevated | 36% | 198 | 636 | 3/6 | 4 |
| 2015 Town & Country | high | 48% | 162 | 383 | 1/6 | 4 |
| 2016 Town & Country | high | 48% | 242 | 526 | 2/6 | 5 |
What owners complain about most, all years
Categories as NHTSA files them, summed across the Chrysler Town & Country years with data. A complaint can name more than one component, so the shares overlap. Red is engine, transmission or fuel.
Chrysler Town & Country engine and transmission recalls: timeline
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns on the Chrysler Town & Country involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 14 across the years we track. Each model-year page has the details. Whether a particular car still has a recall open depends on its VIN.
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | 11V487000 | engine and engine cooling | 2012 |
| Jun 2016 | 16V461000 | power train: automatic transmission | 2015–2016 |
12 other recalls (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
| Date | Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | 11V315000 | steering: column | 2011 |
| Apr 2012 | 12V141000 | suspension: rear | 2012 |
| May 2012 | 12V191000 | equipment | 2012 |
| Jul 2013 | 13V283000 | electrical system | 2013 |
| Jul 2013 | 13V291000 | air bags | 2013 |
| May 2014 | 14V234000 | electrical system | 2011–2014 |
| Oct 2014 | 14V632000 | tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2014 |
| Sep 2015 | 15V595000 | latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch | 2016 |
| Jan 2016 | 16V044000 | visibility: windshield | 2015–2016 |
| May 2016 | 16V300000 | seats: mid/rear assembly | 2016 |
| Dec 2017 | 17V824000 | equipment | 2014–2016 |
| Dec 2025 | 25V876000 | equipment adaptive/mobility: wheelchair restraints/securement: latch/anchor: | 2011–2015 |
What the free pages leave out on the Chrysler Town & Country
- The mileage where it happens, for the model year you are looking at.
- What the repair costs, to price into your offer.
- Cleaner alternatives: similar cars with a better record.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive.
- Open recalls on the actual car, by VIN.
Questions people ask about the Chrysler Town & Country
What are the worst years for the Chrysler Town & Country?
On engine and transmission complaints, the worst Chrysler Town & Country years are the 2015 (48% of relevant complaints, high), the 2016 (48% of relevant complaints, high) and the 2014 (36% of relevant complaints, elevated). 3 of 6 scored years are elevated in all.
What are the best years for the Chrysler Town & Country?
On engine and transmission complaints, the best Chrysler Town & Country years are the 2013 (27%), the 2012 (29%) and the 2011 (30%). That describes the model year; any one car still needs an inspection.
Does the Chrysler Town & Country have engine problems?
In some years. Across the 6 scored years, 1,163 of 3,435 relevant NHTSA complaints (34%) concern the engine, transmission or fuel system; the largest drivetrain category is engine. The years with an elevated share are 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Is the Chrysler Town & Country reliable?
On the engine and transmission it depends on the year: 3 of 6 Chrysler Town & Country years we score have an elevated complaint share and 3 do not. Pooled across those years, 34% of relevant complaints are about the drivetrain, against a 33% line for an elevated signal. Complaint data does not measure overall reliability, so pick the year first, then inspect the car.
Are there transmission or engine recalls on the Chrysler Town & Country?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns involving the engine, transmission or fuel system across the Chrysler Town & Country years we track, out of 14 in total: 11V487000 (Sep 2011, 2012), 16V461000 (Jun 2016, 2015–2016). Whether a car still has one open depends on its VIN.
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