2013 Chrysler Town AND Country Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 393 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country, 58% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,252 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear quarter” (7% of reports).
- 393electrical system complaints
- 62,252median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,750typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear quarter: mentioned in 29 of 393 complaints (7%)
- Vent window: mentioned in 27 of 393 complaints (7%)
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 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country at $1,750, and half of them between $1,600 and $2,200.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2020), 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 144 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 393 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 107 | 20% | 60,500 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 62 | 16% | 55,650 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 215 | 34% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 393 | 58% | 62,252 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 395 | 62% | 77,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 523 | 68% | 73,996 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 978 | 63% | 78,747 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 453 | 64% | 83,900 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 1,242 | 64% | 84,000 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 43 | 20% | 96,550 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 74 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 164 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 23 | 14% | 92,500 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 40 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 60 | 15% | 62,216 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 73 | 16% | 74,500 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 24 | 8% | 116,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 56 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 62 | 21% | 133,500 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 78 | 20% | 145,000 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 120 | 13% | 92,250 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 3 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
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.
Air bags; electrical system
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
When I started my car I heard a âdingâ and saw that my airbag light was on. I called the local dealership to ask about it and they said that in the case of a crash that light usually indicates that there is something wrong with the sensors to the airbags and if I was to get into an accident…
The vehicle will be started and running and shut off. Driving down the road and all of the electrical shuts off, stops running and no gages work. You have to put the vehicle in N and restart. This is extremely dangerous as you never know when it will happen. driving down the interstate at 80mph or…
While driving at highway speed, 65mph, the 2013 Town and Country shut down. The dash instruments and all internal lighting shut off, the radio shut off and the blower fan for heat shut off. I lost the ability to steer and brake (power steering went out) but managed to maneuver the vehicle to the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 393 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country (58% of the 681 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 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system?
Yes: 2 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 62,252 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,750 (half paid between $1,600 and $2,200), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “rear quarter”, in 29 of 393 complaints, followed by “vent window” (27).
Other 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Engine problems (108)
- Seats problems (58)
- Air Bags problems (50)
See all 2013 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or electrical system problems across all Town AND Country years.