2010 Chrysler Town and Country Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country ranks worst of 14 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 1,556 complaints, and 5 recalls. Electrical system problems dominate at 66% of complaints, often involving window switch fires, giving it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 14 Town and Country years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,556
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 35
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 25
- Injuries
- 38
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 38 / 1
Top 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1,022 (66%)
- Engine351 (23%)
- Airbags269 (17%)
- Brakes240 (15%)
- Steering128 (8%)
- Other108 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain67 (4%)
- Structure & Body51 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires47 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers30 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Smoke or fire starts near the driver's side window switch or door panel, sometimes filling the cabin with smoke.
- Rear heating unit reportedly caught fire while the van was parked.
- Frontal or side-impact airbags failed to deploy in multiple reported crashes, even in significant collisions.
- Engine reportedly shut down unexpectedly while driving or pulling out of a gas station, in one case leading to a crash.
- An axle reportedly broke during a low-speed stop, jamming the wheel into the wheel well.
2010 Chrysler Town and Country recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Airbags925,239 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
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 securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
- NHTSA 14V373000Jun 26, 2014Airbags722,705 vehicles
Air bags
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. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: 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 steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
- NHTSA 14V234000May 7, 2014Electrical System644,757 vehicles
Electrical system
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 switch in the driver's door armrest.
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: 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 December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
2010 Chrysler Town and Country fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Compared with other Town and Country model years, 2010 ranks worst out of 14 years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 1,556 NHTSA complaints. It carries an Avoid verdict based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2010 Town and Country?
- Electrical system issues make up 66% of complaints (1,022 of 1,556), with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. Many involve window switch smoke or fire.
- Does the 2010 Town and Country have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Town and Country, covering airbags, electrical system, and suspension components including axles.
- Are airbags a concern in the 2010 Town and Country?
- Yes. Airbags account for 17% of complaints (269) and are linked to 22 crashes, the highest crash count of any problem area for this year, with reports of non-deployment in impacts.
- How does 2010 compare to other Town and Country years?
- The 2010 model has the highest complaint index (100) and rank-worst-first position of 1 among all years. Better years include 2007 and 2006, both rated Good with complaint indexes of 15 and 23.