Chrysler Town AND Country Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 199 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 17 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (73). The words owners use most often: “park restart van” (10% of reports).

What owners describe

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

  • Park restart van: mentioned in 19 of 199 complaints (10%)
  • Off put hazards: mentioned in 17 of 199 complaints (9%)
  • Since engine shut: mentioned in 17 of 199 complaints (9%)
  • Severely injured behind: mentioned in 17 of 199 complaints (9%)

At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?

Based on 175 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles6 · 3%
10k–25k miles4 · 2%
25k–50k miles14 · 8%
50k–75k miles45 · 26%
75k–100k miles44 · 25%
100k–150k miles43 · 25%
150k+ miles19 · 11%

How serious are the reports?

Of 199 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 3 an injury.

Chrysler Town AND Country electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year

Peak: 2010, with 73 complaints
1997: 1199711998: 222001: 1200112003: 112004: 1200412005: 992006: 1200612007: 112008: 412008412009: 19192010: 732010732011: 18182012: 9201292013: 992014: 9201492015: 222016: 220162

n = 199 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectronic Stability Control (esc) complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2016 Town AND Country20%32,500
2015 Town AND Country21%40,000
2014 Town AND Country91%51,367
2013 Town AND Country91%41,000
2012 Town AND Country91%64,500
2011 Town AND Country182%76,500
2010 Town AND Country735%85,500
2009 Town AND Country193%100,827
2008 Town AND Country412%86,400
2007 Town AND Country10%151,000
2006 Town AND Country10%82,000
2005 Town AND Country91%127,000
2004 Town AND Country11%141,000
2003 Town AND Country10%134,553
2001 Town AND Country10%179,771
1998 Town AND Country21%128,275
1997 Town AND Country10%160,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 49 complaints
2009: 1200912011: 2201122012: 7201272013: 4201342014: 152014152015: 492015492016: 312016312017: 272017272018: 172018172019: 322019322020: 14202014

n = 199 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the Chrysler Town AND Country. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

I was driving yesterday with my 3 kids and the van shutdown without warning at highway speeds. It became a very dangerous event since we did not have breaking and very difficult to steer. After, getting to the shoulder, the vehicle would not start again, although it had a full tank of fuel. The key…

Received Sep 20, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11360055

Problem begins with random ding, all dashboard lights come on, speedometer/fuel gauge/tachometer do not function at all, turn signals & hazards don't work, wipers turn on by themselves for a few swipes and then go back off. This lasts a few seconds and goes back to normal. Reoccurs randomly…

Received Sep 15, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11355177

Driving on freeway the check engine light came on and van shifted into 3rd gear without warning. Diagnosed with stuck valve and gear stuck in 3rd or 2nd year. Van wouldn't drive over 45 rpms had to exit freeway fast. Rpms acting sporadically from 0 to 5 dropping rapidly and increasing. My life was…

Received Sep 3, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11352964

I have had to replace the tipm twice in the 1 year i owned the vehicle. First issue i had was with the vehicle not starting after many attempts while in a undesirable location. The second time the tipm was replaced was after my headlights would either work or not work and sometimes only one…

Received Aug 24, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11351005

Ok about 2 years i been having problems with the key ignition turning off and on dont want to go . They had sent me info about recall on credit carma a year ago and they never help me. The van is still doing that.

Received Jul 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11342098

Frequently asked questions

Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have electronic stability control (esc) problems?

No. NHTSA has 199 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chrysler Town AND Country. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the Chrysler Town AND Country electronic stability control (esc)?

No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.

What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?

The most frequent phrase is “park restart van”, in 19 of 199 complaints, followed by “off put hazards” (17).

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