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2011 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 126 engine complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, 16% of the 773 total complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure is 80,838. No related recalls are listed for this engine category.

Engine complaints
126
16% of 773
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
80,838 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration, with the vehicle continuing to speed up even after the brake or cruise control was disengaged.
  • Several owners describe the engine stalling at low speeds, including while going uphill or downhill, sometimes causing the van to roll.
  • Multiple reports describe smoke or flames coming from the engine area, including one fire that occurred while the vehicle was parked and off.
  • Some owners report engine overheating at highway speeds, with one citing temperatures far above normal along with inoperative air conditioning.
  • A few complaints describe rough idle behavior, including the van lunging forward from a stop and revving high before settling.

When 2011 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2011, latest Feb 5, 2026.

2011 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter82011 Q32013 Q22015 Q22016 Q42018 Q22019 Q42021 Q42024 Q1
126 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2018 Q3 (8).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 2010351 (23%)
  2. 2011126 (16%)
  3. 2012112 (18%)
  4. 2013125 (18%)
  5. 2014165 (26%)
  6. 201578 (20%)
  7. 201681 (15%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA lists 126 engine-related complaints for the 2011 Town and Country, which is 16% of all 773 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints on this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 80,838 miles.
Did the engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 fires and 1 crash among the reported engine complaints for the 2011 Town and Country, with no injuries reported.
How does the 2011 model compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2011 model's engine complaints made up 16% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model's 23% and the 2014 model's 26% share.

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.