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2013 Chrysler Town and Country Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA logged 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, 4% of that year's 681 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,500. No related recall is listed in this dataset despite complaints referencing campaign 14v234000.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
24
4% of 681
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe rear quarter vent window switches tied to a visibility/electrical campaign, with some reporting parts unavailable for months during repair attempts.
  • Several drivers report windshield wipers activating on their own in automatic mode even on clear, sunny days.
  • Some contacts report windshield wipers and the automatic headlight dimmer switch failing intermittently at the same time.
  • One owner reported the dashboard causing a glare off the road that blocked visibility through the driver's side window, and was told the design was intentional.
  • One owner reported the sunroof failing to close, with the dealer replacing the motor, frame, and glass multiple times without fixing the recurring failure.

When 2013 Chrysler Town and Country visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2012, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2013 Chrysler Town and Country visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2012Jun 2014Oct 2014Apr 2015Mar 2016Mar 2019
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2014 (4).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 200527 (3%)
  2. 200624 (6%)
  3. 20076 (3%)
  4. 200861 (3%)
  5. 200911 (2%)
  6. 201030 (2%)
  7. 201119 (2%)
  8. 201225 (4%)
  9. 201324 (4%)
  10. 201417 (3%)
  11. 20159 (2%)
  12. 20164 (1%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2013 model year, which is 4% of the 681 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for visibility issues on the 2013 Town and Country?
This dataset lists no related recalls, though several sample complaints reference NHTSA campaign number 14v234000 concerning visibility and electrical parts, with owners reporting repair parts were unavailable for months.
At what mileage do visibility and wiper problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 10,500 miles.
Did visibility complaints cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data for this area on the 2013 Town and Country shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries, with 1 fire reported.
Are wiper problems automatic or wiring related?
Sample complaints describe wipers turning on unprompted while in automatic mode during clear weather, alongside intermittent wiper and headlight dimmer switch failures.

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.