2013 Chrysler Town and Country Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
46/100
#8 most-complained of 14 Town and Country years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2013 Chrysler Town and Country has 681 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 46 out of 100 — #8 highest of 14 Town and Country model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (402 complaints, 59% of the total). Complaints report 15 crashes, 9 fires, and 30 injuries.
- Complaints
- 681
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 15 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 30 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 17 city / 25 hwy
Top 2013 Chrysler Town and Country problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country ranks #8 of 14 among Town and Country model years (Complaint Index 46/100, verdict: Good). It has 681 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (402 complaints), engine (125 complaints), and structure & body (84 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 65,000 miles.
- Does the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, most recently reported 2025, covering other, electrical system, and airbags.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?
- EPA rates the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.