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2010 Chrysler Town and Country Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 128 steering complaints for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 8% of that year's 1,556 total complaints and the highest of any model year in this range. Median mileage at failure was 85,000. No related recalls are listed for this steering issue.

Steering complaints
128
8% of 1,556
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
85,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or shuts off completely while driving, resulting in sudden loss of power steering and the driver being unable to turn the wheel.
  • Steering locks up in conjunction with a dashboard warning light, forcing the driver to brake, shift to park, and restart the engine to regain control.
  • Steering, brakes, and gas pedal all become unresponsive at once during driving, sometimes reported on repeated occasions by the same owner.
  • Vehicle pulls to one side during driving and repeated alignment adjustments at the dealership fail to correct the problem.
  • Power steering cuts out unexpectedly at various speeds, in one case coinciding with the ignition key moving on its own toward the accessory position.

When 2010 Chrysler Town and Country steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2010, latest May 15, 2023.

2010 Chrysler Town and Country steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter122010 Q32014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32018 Q12019 Q22020 Q42022 Q1
128 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2023 Q2; peak 2020 Q1 (12).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 2005121 (14%)
  2. 2006110 (26%)
  3. 200720 (9%)
  4. 200895 (5%)
  5. 200936 (5%)
  6. 2010128 (8%)
  7. 201121 (3%)
  8. 201216 (3%)
  9. 201326 (4%)
  10. 201422 (3%)
  11. 201513 (3%)
  12. 201611 (2%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA lists 128 steering complaints for the 2010 model year, which makes up 8% of the 1,556 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Town and Country steering problem?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2010 model.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this steering issue is 85,000 miles.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data links this steering issue to 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2010 Town and Country.
How does 2010 compare to other Town and Country model years for steering complaints?
2010 had far more steering complaints than later years — 128 complaints (8% share) compared to 21 in 2011, 16 in 2012, and 0 in both 2017 and 2018.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.