2011 Chrysler Town and Country Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 528 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, 68% of all 773 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported this at a median mileage of 73,307, with 6 fires and 2 crashes tied to the area, and one related recall (14V234000) for the vent window switch.
- Electrical System complaints
- 528
- 68% of 773
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 73,307 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Instrument panel lights up entirely and the engine shuts off or refuses to restart while driving at highway speed.
- Wipers, washers, and horn activate on their own without driver input.
- Driver-side door wiring overheats, producing a burning plastic smell and smoke, sometimes requiring owners to disconnect the harness themselves.
- Backup camera or blind spot module failures cause a burnt fuse and smoke from the rear taillight area.
- Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) failures cause hard starting, random horn honking, flashing lights, doors opening, and windows rolling down unprompted.
- Vehicles have caught fire while parked, with flames traced to rear wall panels near speaker and wiring areas.
When 2011 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 23, 2011, latest Mar 20, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2011 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.
Electrical System complaints by Town and Country model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have?
- NHTSA lists 528 Electrical System complaints for the 2011 model year, which is 68% of the 773 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2011 Town and Country?
- Yes. Recall 14V234000, reported May 7, 2014, covers a vent window switch issue; dealers replace it with a newer version free of charge.
- At what mileage do these electrical problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 73,307 miles.
- Are the electrical problems dangerous?
- NHTSA data tied to this area for the 2011 Town and Country includes 6 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury among the complaints filed.
- How does 2011 compare to other Town and Country years for electrical complaints?
- The 2011 model year's 68% share of electrical complaints is the highest among years 2010-2016 listed, which range from 66% down to 0%.