2013 Chrysler Town and Country Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2013 Chrysler Town and Country ranks 8th out of 14 model years, with a complaint index of 46 and a Good verdict compared to other years of this model. It has 681 complaints and 4 recalls, with the Electrical System making up 59% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 46/100
- #8 of 14 Town and Country years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 681
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 9
- Injuries
- 30
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 30 / 0
Top 2013 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System402 (59%)
- Engine125 (18%)
- Structure & Body84 (12%)
- Other64 (9%)
- Airbags50 (7%)
- Brakes49 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain41 (6%)
- Fuel System40 (6%)
- Steering26 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers24 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report burning smells and smoke coming from the rear electrical outlet and power window controls, sometimes leading to fire.
- Some describe the vehicle catching fire while parked or driving at low speed, in one case after sliding on ice.
- Side curtain airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a T-bone crash at highway speed.
- Owners describe the transmission causing the vehicle to roll backward unexpectedly after being parked or stopped, in one case while the engine was off and keys removed.
- Brakes reportedly locked up or froze during low-speed maneuvers, causing loss of control and collisions.
2013 Chrysler Town and Country recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
- 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.
- NHTSA 13V283000Jul 2, 2013Airbags224,264 vehicles
Air bags
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
2013 Chrysler Town and Country fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2013 compared with other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 model has a complaint index of 46 and ranks 8th out of 14 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Town and Country years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Town and Country?
- The Electrical System accounts for 59% of complaints, followed by Engine issues at 18% and Structure & Body issues at 12%. Electrical complaints have a median failure mileage of 65,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Town and Country have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 Town and Country, including two 2013 airbag software recalls and an electrical vent window switch recall covering 2010-2014 models. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2013 model compare to other bad years like 2010?
- The 2010 Town and Country has a complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while the 2013 model's index of 46 and Good verdict make it a much lower-risk year based on NHTSA data.