2010 Chrysler Town and Country Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 9 Town and Country years
The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country ranks worst of 9 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 1,556 complaints. Electrical System issues dominate at 66% of complaints, with 5 recalls filed and a median failure mileage of 74,031 miles.
- Complaints
- 1,556
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 35 / 25
- Injuries / deaths
- 38 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report smoke or fire coming from the driver's side door panel or window switch area, sometimes while driving at low speed.
- Some describe a burning odor followed by heavy smoke from the door control panel, forcing them to pull over and shut off the engine.
- Several report airbags failing to deploy during moderate-to-severe crashes, including side impacts and rollovers.
- One owner reported the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly while driving, leading to a loss of control and a collision.
- A rear heating unit was identified as the cause of a fire that occurred while the vehicle was parked in a driveway.
- One report describes a vehicle axle breaking 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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 model ranks worst among the 9 Town and Country model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 1,556 total complaints.
- What is the main problem with the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 66% of complaints (1,022 of 1,556), including reports of smoke and fires linked to door switches and wiring.
- Does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2010 model year, covering airbags, the electrical system, and suspension components, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2010 Town and Country?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 74,031 miles across all reported complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2010 model compare to other Town and Country years?
- The 2010 model has the highest complaint index (100) and is ranked worst-first among the 9 years with data, while years like 2015 (index 25) and 2016 (index 38) rank as Good.