2016 Chrysler Town AND Country Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “transmission pump” (22% of reports).
- 187power train complaints
- 82,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $5,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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.
- Transmission pump: mentioned in 41 of 187 complaints (22%)
- Dodge jeep: mentioned in 13 of 187 complaints (7%)
- Power train included: mentioned in 11 of 187 complaints (6%)
- Torque converter: mentioned in 11 of 187 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country at $5,200, and half of them between $3,450 and $6,500.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2023), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 123 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 187 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 187 | 35% | 82,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 113 | 30% | 81,000 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 51 | 8% | 66,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 41 | 6% | 52,721 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 36 | 6% | 92,420 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 39 | 5% | 49,145 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 67 | 4% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 33 | 5% | 77,500 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 58 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 13 | 6% | 38,020 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 14 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 34 | 4% | 54,800 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 13 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 28 | 11% | 58,200 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 40 | 10% | 60,071 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 69 | 15% | 60,211 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 52 | 17% | 59,555 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 44 | 12% | 69,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 30 | 10% | 69,000 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 42 | 11% | 88,000 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 147 | 16% | 83,835 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 14 | 24% | 132,650 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. While the contactâs spouse was driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be…
Gear skipping, engine loosing power
The transmission vehicle just stopped in the road. Causing road blockage and stranded passengers in the with out cell service. Vehicle has been looked at and this same problem that is listed for the recall but this vin isn't listed in the recall.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 187 owner complaints about power train for the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country (35% of the 527 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 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $5,200 (half paid between $3,450 and $6,500), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission pump”, in 41 of 187 complaints, followed by “dodge jeep” (13).
Other 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (107)
- Structure problems (75)
- Engine problems (69)
See all 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or power train problems across all Town AND Country years.