2010 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town AND Country years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,556 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country. That ranks 2nd out of 24 Town AND Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (978 complaints, 63%), typically at around 78,747 miles. Complaints mention 35 crashes, 25 fires, 38 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 1,556owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 35complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 978 | 63% | 78,747 | “air bags electrical” (29%) | $1,100 |
| Engine problems | 302 | 19% | 85,000 | “shut off” (24%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 269 | 17% | 80,100 | “air bags electrical” (74%) | — |
| Steering problems | 128 | 8% | 85,000 | “shut off” (22%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 127 | 8% | 70,000 | “power brakes” (13%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 96 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 76 | 5% | 90,000 | “headlights failed” (12%) | $1,650 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 73 | 5% | 85,500 | “park restart van” (26%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 67 | 4% | 77,500 | “shut off” (19%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 37 | 2% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 37 | 2% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 29 | 2% | 62,378 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 2% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 2% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 1% | 67,750 | — | — |
| Tires | 17 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 14 | 1% | 47,375 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 13 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 1% | 62,501 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 0% | 35,556 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 0% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 0% | 64,216 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Problem: Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Totally Integrated Power Module Failure (DP14004) — opened Sep 25, 2014, closed Jul 24, 2015.
- Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall (RQ14002) — opened Jun 16, 2014, closed Mar 2, 2015, led to recall 14V373000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space or while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started stalling. The contact stated that the ignition key was loose, and whenever the key was jiggled, the vehicle became…
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. The failure caused a loss of power steering and power braking. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned…
While driving my car it stopped all of a sudden leaving the car behind to slide out of control so not to hit me. A light came on. when I read the code it said vehicle ignition switch. This also happened a year ago only the car didnât stop it slowed down to 5 miles an hour. I did repair it a year…
The contact owned a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a tire center, where a routine alignment was performed. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the wheels locked up, and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to…
while driving my kids to school going on a curve about 15 mph, the car shutdown and loss control of power steering and the braking. Findings upon inspection and diagnostics review, it was determined that the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) Module is faulty. This component is critical to vehicle…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 978 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Town AND Country model years, the 2010 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.