How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country have?

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 6% of the 681 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?

No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2013 Town and Country.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year is 52,720.5 miles.

What kind of transmission issues do owners report most?

Owners most often describe unexpected rollaway while parked, hard clunks or jerks when shifting into drive, and hesitation on acceleration.

Did any of these transmission complaints result in crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Town and Country.

2013 Chrysler Town and Country Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, 6% of all 681 complaints filed for the model year. Owners commonly report unexpected rollaway while in park, sudden hesitation or jerking, and hard clunks when shifting into drive, with a median failure mileage of 52,720.5. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 41; 6% of 681
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 52,721 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles in park unexpectedly roll backward or forward even after the engine is off and keys removed, in some cases leading to a crash.
Drivers report a sudden jerk or hard clunk when shifting into drive, sometimes accompanied by a burning odor or chirping noise.
Some owners describe the transmission hesitating to respond when the accelerator is pressed, followed by a loud noise from the front of the vehicle.
A persistent irritating noise appears around 30-40 mph shortly after purchase, which dealers were unable to resolve.
One owner reported a broken snap ring that destroyed the transmission and disabled the van while driving on a highway.
A software update related to the transmission was mentioned by an owner who also experienced unintended acceleration.

When 2013 Chrysler Town and Country transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 1, 2014, latest Jan 28, 2026.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2015 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 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.

200534 (4%)
200614 (3%)
200713 (6%)
200858 (3%)
200933 (5%)
201067 (4%)
201139 (5%)
201236 (6%)
201341 (6%)
201451 (8%)
2015113 (30%)
2016187 (36%)
20170 (0%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country have?: NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 model year, which is 6% of the 681 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?: No related recalls are listed for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2013 Town and Country.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on this model year is 52,720.5 miles.
What kind of transmission issues do owners report most?: Owners most often describe unexpected rollaway while parked, hard clunks or jerks when shifting into drive, and hesitation on acceleration.
Did any of these transmission complaints result in crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Town and Country.