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2015 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country, 20% of its 382 total complaints for the year. There is no related engine recall, and the median mileage at failure was 67,000 miles.

Engine complaints
78
20% of 382
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
67,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles reportedly surged or lurched forward unexpectedly at low speeds, in some cases resulting in a crash into a fixed object.
  • Owners describe unusual engine noise appearing above roughly 55 mph, sometimes accompanied by wind or speaker noise.
  • Some report engine hesitation paired with jerky transmission shifts during acceleration and in stop-and-go traffic.
  • Cruise control reportedly fails to hold a steady speed on hills, dropping several mph before downshifting and lurching.
  • A few owners found the engine cowling or cover had broken with no apparent cause around 28,000 miles.
  • One complaint describes a broken oil filter cap tab that could not be located, raising concern it remained inside the housing.

When 2015 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 26, 2014, latest Feb 7, 2026.

2015 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter42014 Q42017 Q32018 Q42020 Q12021 Q22023 Q12024 Q22025 Q4
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2017 Q4 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2015 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 many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2015 Town and Country, which is 20% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problems reported on the 2015 Town and Country.
At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2015 Town and Country?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 67,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to engine complaints on this model year?
NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 1 injury to engine-area complaints for the 2015 Town and Country, with no fires reported.
How does the 2015 model compare to other years for engine complaints?
The 2015 Town and Country's engine complaints made up 20% of its total complaints, close to the 2016 model's 15% and below the 2014 model's 26%, based on NHTSA data.

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.