YearToAvoid

2018 Chrysler Town and Country Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2018 Chrysler Town and Country shows 0 complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 8, ranking 13th out of 14 model years. It has 1 recall, an electrical system powertrain control module issue affecting several Chrysler and related models, with no do-not-drive designation.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
8/100
#13 of 14 Town and Country years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
0
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
—
Best nearby year
2016
rated Good

Top 2018 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2018 Chrysler Town and Country recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 18V524000Aug 9, 2018Electrical System12,779 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring:front underhood

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

    Risk: A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

2018 compared with other Town and Country years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2016Good38525520
2017No verdict001—
2018No verdict801—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2018 Town and Country and a complaint index of 8, which ranks 13th out of 14 model years. That is a low complaint count compared to other years of this model.
Does the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 18V524000) covers the electrical system, specifically the powertrain control module, shared across several 2018 Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Dodge models. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
What year Chrysler Town and Country should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaint index and recalls, the years 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 carry Avoid verdicts, with 2010 having the highest complaint index at 100. The 2018 model year is not rated Avoid.
How does the 2018 Town and Country compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 8 and only 1 recall, the 2018 model year ranks near the bottom of complaint volume among the 14 model years with data, well below years like 2008 (index 92) and 2010 (index 100).

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.