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2011 Chrysler Town and Country Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 72 complaints on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, 9% of that year's 773 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 42,500 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
72
9% of 773
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the steering wheel or brake pedal shaking or shimmying when braking at highway speeds, often starting around 50-55 mph.
  • Several report premature wear of rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers, with sticking calipers cited by dealers as a cause.
  • Two owners report rear brakes overheating to the point of visible smoke or fire while driving.
  • One owner reports the brake pedal failing to slow the vehicle quickly enough, resulting in a collision.
  • One owner reports the parking brake indicator light illuminating without an audible warning, making it hard to know the parking brake was still engaged.

When 2011 Chrysler Town and Country brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 9, 2012, latest Sep 4, 2025.

2011 Chrysler Town and Country brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter82012 Q12013 Q32014 Q42016 Q12017 Q42019 Q12023 Q4
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2025 Q3; peak 2014 Q2 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 2010240 (15%)
  2. 201172 (9%)
  3. 201231 (5%)
  4. 201349 (7%)
  5. 201439 (6%)
  6. 201513 (3%)
  7. 20167 (1%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA lists 72 brake-related complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, which is 9% of the 773 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for brake problems on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to the brake complaints reported for this model year.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 Town and Country is 42,500 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 4,000 to 9,000 miles.
How does the 2011 model compare to other Town and Country years for brake complaints?
The 2011 model's 72 brake complaints (9% share) is lower than the 2010 model's 240 complaints (15% share) but higher than 2012 through 2016, which range from 0 to 49 complaints.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to brake complaints?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 fires among the brake complaints filed for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, with no injuries reported.

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.