How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?

NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 model year, making up 5% of the 773 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Town and Country transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 49,144, though several complaints describe issues appearing within the first few thousand miles.

What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe most?

Owners describe shuddering on inclines, clunking when shifting into reverse, delayed engagement from park to drive, and rolling back on hills instead of holding.

Did any 2011 Town and Country transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this problem area for 2011, but 1 injury was reported.

2011 Chrysler Town and Country Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, 5% of the 773 total complaints that year. Owners commonly reported shuddering, clunking, and delayed shifts, with median mileage at failure of 49,144. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 39; 5% of 773
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 49,145 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle shudders or shakes abnormally when backing up an incline or accelerating from a stop, sometimes stopping once third gear engages.
Transmission clunks or lunges when shifting into reverse, and the van rolls back on an incline instead of holding position.
Delayed or failed engagement when shifting from park to drive, with the dealer reportedly linking it to a transmission-related program.
A knocking or shaking sensation occurs when the vehicle is placed into drive from a stop, described by owners as consistent and repeatable.
Owners report a grinding or worn-joint-like noise during upshifts and downshifts regardless of vehicle speed.
Low-speed jerking or pulsating in drive, sometimes worsening after the vehicle has been driven for a while.

When 2011 Chrysler Town and Country transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 9, 2011, latest May 18, 2022.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to May 2022; peak Dec 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Town and Country model year

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

201067 (4%)
201139 (5%)
201236 (6%)
201341 (6%)
201451 (8%)
2015113 (30%)
2016187 (36%)
20170 (0%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?: NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 model year, making up 5% of the 773 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Town and Country transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2011 model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 49,144, though several complaints describe issues appearing within the first few thousand miles.
What kind of transmission symptoms do owners describe most?: Owners describe shuddering on inclines, clunking when shifting into reverse, delayed engagement from park to drive, and rolling back on hills instead of holding.
Did any 2011 Town and Country transmission complaints involve crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this problem area for 2011, but 1 injury was reported.