Chrysler Town and Country Best and Worst Years (2005–2018)
Avoid the 2008-2011 Chrysler Town and Country: all four carry complaint indexes from 77 to 100, led by electrical system failures. 2013, 2015, and 2016 are the best-rated years, with complaint indexes of 46, 31, and 38.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 14
- 2005–2018
- NHTSA complaints
- 9,340
- Recall campaigns
- 28
- Crashes reported
- 235
- Fires reported
- 144
- Top problem area
- Electrical System
Town and Country Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Chrysler Town and Country problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Caution | 62 | 857 | 47 | 14 | 4 | Electrical System | — | — |
| 2006 | Good | 23 | 431 | 23 | 15 | 2 | Electrical System | 18.5 | — |
| 2007 | Good | 15 | 219 | 11 | 6 | 0 | Fuel System | — | — |
| 2008 | Avoid | 92 | 1,939 | 29 | 17 | 7 | Electrical System | — | — |
| 2009 | Avoid | 85 | 707 | 11 | 12 | 6 | Electrical System | 19 | — |
| 2010 | Avoid | 100 | 1,556 | 35 | 25 | 5 | Electrical System | 19 | — |
| 2011 | Avoid | 77 | 773 | 10 | 12 | 3 | Electrical System | 20 | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 54 | 634 | 7 | 16 | 5 | Electrical System | 20 | 4★ |
| 2013 | Good | 46 | 681 | 15 | 9 | 4 | Electrical System | 20 | 4★ |
| 2014 | Caution | 69 | 636 | 20 | 16 | 4 | Electrical System | 20 | 4★ |
| 2015 | Good | 31 | 382 | 15 | 1 | 4 | Transmission & Powertrain | 20 | 4★ |
| 2016 | Good | 38 | 525 | 12 | 1 | 5 | Transmission & Powertrain | 20 | 4★ |
| 2017 | No verdict | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | No verdict | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — |
Town and Country years to avoid: what went wrong
2010 Chrysler Town and Country Index 100 · 1,556 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2010 model has the worst complaint index of the lineup at 100, with 1,556 complaints. Electrical system issues are 66% of complaints at a median 80,000 miles, including reports of smoke and fire near window switch buttons and rear heating units. Engine complaints (23%) describe unexpected stalling while driving. Five recall campaigns cover this year, including a vent window switch replacement and airbag-related fixes.
2010 electrical system problems →2010 engine problems →2010 airbags problems →
2008 Chrysler Town and Country Index 92 · 1,939 complaints · 7 recalls
The 2008 model has the highest complaint volume of any year, with 1,939 complaints and a complaint index of 92. Electrical system issues make up 65% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 84,000. Airbags (19%) and brakes (18%) follow, with owners reporting airbags that deployed with flames or failed to deploy, and brake pedals sinking to the floor without stopping the vehicle. Seven recall campaigns cover this year, including two airbag control unit recalls and an ignition switch/key fob recall.
2008 electrical system problems →2008 airbags problems →2008 brakes problems →
2009 Chrysler Town and Country Index 85 · 707 complaints · 6 recalls
The 2009 model carries a complaint index of 85 across 707 complaints. Electrical system problems account for 64% of complaints at a median 84,050 miles, including reports of electrical fires starting near sliding doors and cigarette lighters. Airbags make up 27% of complaints, with owners describing side airbags that failed to deploy in crashes. Six recall campaigns apply, including airbag control unit and ignition switch/key fob replacements.
2009 electrical system problems →2009 airbags problems →2009 engine problems →
2011 Chrysler Town and Country Index 77 · 773 complaints · 3 recalls
The 2011 model has a complaint index of 77 across 773 complaints. Electrical system problems dominate at 68% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 73,307. Owners also reported engine surging past intended speed, airbags that failed to deploy despite the warning light indicating deployment, and tire failures. Three recall campaigns apply, covering the vent window switch, steering column pivot, and a retractor issue.
2011 electrical system problems →2011 engine problems →2011 fuel system problems →
Most common Chrysler Town and Country problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Electrical System4,875 (52%)
- Engine1,635 (18%)
- Airbags1,286 (14%)
- Brakes1,035 (11%)
- Structure & Body820 (9%)
- Other754 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain686 (7%)
- Steering619 (7%)
- Fuel System493 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires326 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What years of the Chrysler Town and Country should I avoid?
- NHTSA data points to 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 as years to avoid, with complaint indexes between 77 and 100, driven mainly by electrical system complaints.
- Which Town and Country model years are best?
- 2013, 2015, and 2016 are rated Good, with complaint indexes of 46, 31, and 38, the lowest among years with complete complaint data.
- What is the biggest problem area for the Town and Country?
- Electrical System complaints make up 52% of all 9,340 complaints across the 2005-2018 model years, followed by Engine at 18% and Airbags at 14%.
- Is the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- The 2010 model has the highest complaint index (100) of any Town and Country year and carries an Avoid verdict, with electrical system failures reported at a median 80,000 miles.
- Are 2006 and 2007 Town and Country models good years?
- Both are rated Good with low complaint indexes (23 and 15), but the verdict is capped at Good because complaint records for 2005-2009 are less complete.