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2014 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 165 engine complaints for the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, 26% of all 636 complaints filed for the year. No related engine recalls are on file. Median mileage at failure is 76,350 miles.

Engine complaints
165
26% of 636
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
76,350 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Oil filter housing and intake manifold seal leaks that drip onto hot engine components and in some cases ignite small fires.
  • Unexpected engine fires while the vehicle sits parked in a driveway or garage, with flames spreading quickly before the fire department arrives.
  • Sudden unintended acceleration or engine revving while shifting, sometimes leading to a crash into another vehicle or object.
  • Engine stalling or shutting off while driving, causing loss of power brakes and steering assist.
  • Push-button start/stop system allows the engine to keep running after the driver exits the vehicle, with no warning chime or alert.

When 2014 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2014, latest Jul 25, 2025.

2014 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter162014 Q22015 Q32017 Q12018 Q32019 Q42021 Q12022 Q32024 Q2
165 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (16).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 2010351 (23%)
  2. 2011126 (16%)
  3. 2012112 (18%)
  4. 2013125 (18%)
  5. 2014165 (26%)
  6. 201578 (20%)
  7. 201681 (15%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA lists 165 engine-related complaints for this model year, making up 26% of all 636 complaints filed for the 2014 Town and Country.
Is there a recall for engine problems in the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problems reported in this model year.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 76,350 miles.
Do these engine complaints involve fires or crashes?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to this problem area includes 4 fires and 6 crashes, along with 4 injuries.
How does 2014 compare to other Town and Country model years for engine complaints?
2014 has the highest share among the years listed, at 26% of complaints, compared to 15-23% in surrounding years like 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016.

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.