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2016 Chrysler Town and Country Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, 3% of that year's 525 total complaints. Four crashes and four injuries are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 70,000. No airbag recalls are tied to this model year.

Airbags complaints
16
3% of 525
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy or deploy improperly during frontal or rollover crashes, with owners reporting serious injuries to occupants.
  • Airbag warning light stays illuminated continuously starting around 50,000 miles, with dealers unable to resolve the issue.
  • Passenger side airbag wiring harness reported as faulty, causing the airbag light to flicker on and off before staying lit.
  • Side airbag reportedly deployed unexpectedly while driving at low speed with no collision involved.
  • Active head restraints spring forward or deploy on their own while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
  • Vehicle stalls at idle at a stoplight with the airbag warning light and alarm activating simultaneously.

When 2016 Chrysler Town and Country airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 10, 2017, latest Aug 11, 2025.

2016 Chrysler Town and Country airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2017Oct 2018Nov 2019Sep 2020Apr 2022Jun 2023Aug 2023Aug 2025
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Aug 2025; peak Sep 2020 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 2010269 (17%)
  2. 201124 (3%)
  3. 201218 (3%)
  4. 201350 (7%)
  5. 201476 (12%)
  6. 201538 (10%)
  7. 201616 (3%)
  8. 20170 (0%)
  9. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2016 Town and Country, which is 3% of the 525 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
No related recalls are listed for airbags on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country in NHTSA data.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 Town and Country?
The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints is 70,000 miles.
Are the 2016 Town and Country airbag complaints linked to crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 4 injuries associated with the 16 airbag complaints for this model year.
How does the 2016 Town and Country compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2016 model's 16 complaints and 3% share are lower than the 2010 model year, which had 269 complaints and a 17% share, the highest among the years listed.

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.