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2014 Chrysler Town and Country Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 218 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, 34% of all 636 complaints for the year, including 11 fires and 6 crashes. Median mileage at failure was 57,000. One related recall (14V234000) covers a vent window switch defect.

Electrical System complaints
218
34% of 636
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
11
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
57,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Owners report fires starting from rear-seat USB outlets, power inverters, and charging hubs mounted between the second and third row seats.
  • Some describe smoke or sparks coming from the middle media control panel while driving, with wiring behind the panel burning.
  • Others report the vehicle failing to start after the key was removed while still in drive, with the vehicle later rolling and crashing unattended.
  • Several owners report burning smells or smoke coming through door vents or the cigarette power supply while driving, forcing them to pull over.
  • A few report electrical fires or fumes odors near the front passenger side or battery area with no warning light illuminated beforehand.

When 2014 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2014, latest Apr 8, 2026.

2014 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system complaints: complaints filed per quarter232014 Q22015 Q42017 Q32019 Q12020 Q32022 Q32024 Q2
218 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (23).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country

  1. 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.

Electrical System complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 20101,022 (66%)
  2. 2011528 (68%)
  3. 2012403 (64%)
  4. 2013402 (59%)
  5. 2014218 (34%)
  6. 201564 (17%)
  7. 2016108 (21%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are electrical problems common on the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country?
Yes. NHTSA lists 218 Electrical System complaints for this model year, which is 34% of all 636 complaints filed for 2014.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2014 Town and Country?
Yes. Recall 14V234000 covers a vent window switch defect on 2010-2014 Town and Country and Grand Caravan vehicles built between August 2010 and October 2013. Dealers replace the switch free of charge.
Do the electrical complaints involve fires?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 11 fires and 6 crashes linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Town and Country, with 6 injuries reported.
At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 57,000 miles, though sample complaints range from very low to very high mileage.
How does the 2014 model compare to other Town and Country years for electrical complaints?
The 2014 model's 34% share of complaints in this area is lower than 2010-2013, which ranged from 59% to 68%, but higher than 2015's 17% and close to 2016's 21%.

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.