How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have?

NHTSA lists 1,022 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Town and Country, which is 66% of all 1,556 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system?

Yes. Recall 14V234000 covers window switch fires on 2010-2014 Town and Country and Grand Caravan vehicles, and recall 11V139000 covers ignition key module (WIN module) failures on 2010 model year vehicles.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 Town and Country?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 80,000 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.

Did the 2010 Town and Country electrical issues cause fires or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area records 18 fires, 6 crashes, and 8 injuries.

How does the 2010 model compare to other Town and Country years for electrical complaints?

The 2010 model's 66% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is the highest among the years listed, compared to 68% in 2011 and lower shares of 17% to 64% in 2012-2016, with 2017 and 2018 showing none.

2010 Chrysler Town and Country Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 1,022 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 66% of all 1,556 complaints for that year. Two related recalls (14V234000 and 11V139000) address door/window switch fires and ignition key module problems, with a median failure mileage of 80,000.

Electrical System complaints: 1,022; 66% of 1,556
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 18
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke or open flames coming from the front or rear door switch panels, often near the window or vent window switches.
Several complaints describe the vehicle catching fire while parked in a driveway, with the fire traced to the door switch or a rear heating unit.
Some drivers report smoke filling the cabin while driving, coming from the door handle area or speakers, later diagnosed as a burned-out door switch.
Owners describe dashboard lights flickering, warning chimes sounding, and the vehicle losing power steering and brakes while driving.
A few complaints mention the vehicle stalling or the engine seizing at low speed without warning, sometimes leading to a crash.
One complaint notes the ignition key failing to engage properly, consistent with the recalled WIN module.

When 2010 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 23, 2010, latest Aug 5, 2026.

1022 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2015 Q3 (149).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country

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.
NHTSA 11V139000Mar 1, 2011Electrical System195,798 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical System complaints by Town and Country model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20101,022 (66%)
2011528 (68%)
2012403 (64%)
2013402 (59%)
2014218 (34%)
201564 (17%)
2016108 (21%)
20170 (0%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have?: NHTSA lists 1,022 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Town and Country, which is 66% of all 1,556 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system?: Yes. Recall 14V234000 covers window switch fires on 2010-2014 Town and Country and Grand Caravan vehicles, and recall 11V139000 covers ignition key module (WIN module) failures on 2010 model year vehicles.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2010 Town and Country?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 80,000 miles at the time electrical failures were reported.
Did the 2010 Town and Country electrical issues cause fires or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area records 18 fires, 6 crashes, and 8 injuries.
How does the 2010 model compare to other Town and Country years for electrical complaints?: The 2010 model's 66% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is the highest among the years listed, compared to 68% in 2011 and lower shares of 17% to 64% in 2012-2016, with 2017 and 2018 showing none.