2010 Chrysler Town AND Country Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · 978 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 978 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country, 63% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 78,747 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (29% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Air bags electrical: mentioned in 282 of 978 complaints (29%)
  • Ignition switch: mentioned in 62 of 978 complaints (6%)
  • Stalled without: mentioned in 54 of 978 complaints (6%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country at $1,100, and half of them between $650 and $1,250.

Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 574 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles18 · 3%
10k–25k miles24 · 4%
25k–50k miles74 · 13%
50k–75k miles146 · 25%
75k–100k miles150 · 26%
100k–150k miles130 · 23%
150k+ miles32 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 978 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 7 an injury.

Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2008, with 1,242 complaints
1995: 319951996: 1201997: 7819971998: 621999: 5619992000: 242001: 7320012002: 602003: 4020032004: 232005: 16420052006: 742007: 4320072008: 1,2421,2422009: 45320092010: 9782011: 52320112012: 3952013: 39320132014: 2152015: 6220152016: 107

n = 5,188 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2016 Town AND Country10720%60,500
2015 Town AND Country6216%55,650
2014 Town AND Country21534%57,000
2013 Town AND Country39358%62,252
2012 Town AND Country39562%77,000
2011 Town AND Country52368%73,996
2010 Town AND Country97863%78,747
2009 Town AND Country45364%83,900
2008 Town AND Country1,24264%84,000
2007 Town AND Country4320%96,550
2006 Town AND Country7417%80,000
2005 Town AND Country16419%85,000
2004 Town AND Country2314%92,500
2003 Town AND Country4016%80,000
2002 Town AND Country6015%62,216
2001 Town AND Country7316%74,500
2000 Town AND Country248%116,000
1999 Town AND Country5615%90,000
1998 Town AND Country6221%133,500
1997 Town AND Country7820%145,000
1996 Town AND Country12013%92,250
1995 Town AND Country35%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 394 complaints
2010: 4201042011: 29292012: 152012152013: 26262014: 822014822015: 3943942016: 20020162002017: 44442018: 482018482019: 54542020: 282020282021: 20202022: 7202272023: 15152024: 5202452025: 442026: 320263

n = 978 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (3)

Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switchJun 26, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V373000 · 722,705 vehicles

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 systemMay 7, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · 644,757 vehicles

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.

Electrical system:ignitionMar 1, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V139000 · 195,798 vehicles

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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…

Received Aug 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754964

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…

Received May 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11735808

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 didn’t stop it slowed down to 5 miles an hour. I did repair it a year…

Received Jan 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11714690

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2010 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 978 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country (63% of the 1,556 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system?

Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 78,747 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Owners report a typical cost of $1,100 (half paid between $650 and $1,250), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country?

The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 282 of 978 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (62).

Other 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country problems

See all 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or electrical system problems across all Town AND Country years.