Chrysler Town AND Country Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 637 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 21 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (162). The words owners use most often: “serpentine belt” (17% of reports).
- 637engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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.
- Serpentine belt: mentioned in 109 of 637 complaints (17%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Chrysler Town AND Country at $700, and half of them between $440 and $910.
Based on 16 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2015), 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 engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 351 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 637 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 53 a fire, 10 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 134,359 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 3 | 0% | 67,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 122,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 106,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 5 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 26 | 2% | 31,500 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 10 | 1% | 45,832 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 44 | 2% | 53,971 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 18 | 8% | 56,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 15 | 3% | 38,100 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 50 | 6% | 45,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 16 | 10% | 58,200 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 17 | 7% | 55,500 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 31 | 8% | 55,850 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 24 | 5% | 49,906 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 47 | 15% | 76,500 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 34 | 9% | 112,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 67 | 23% | 84,566 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 52 | 13% | 59,967 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 162 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 6 | 10% | 134,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Model years: 2012
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september 13, 2011, that are equipped with 3.6l engines. These engines may experience connecting rod bearing failure due to debris inside the engine block.
Risk: Connecting rod failure may lead to engine seizure which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and replace the engine free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 18, 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 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the window glass fell into the door abruptly. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the failure occurred due to an internal door fracture. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the A/C was blowing out hot air. The contact stated that smoke began emanating from the engine compartment and the vehicle started smoking and it caught fire. The vehicle was steered to the side of the…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, steam was coming from the radiator. The temperature gauge failed to indicate that the engine had overheated. The contact pulled over and discovered that the coolant had leaked out. The contact added water to…
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH he noticed that the "check engine" warning was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the oil pressure sensor and…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started overheating, emitted white smoke from the exhaust and then shut off. The contact stated upon attempting to restart the vehicle to pull into the driveway, the vehicle started…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 637 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $700 (half paid between $440 and $910), from 16 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “serpentine belt”, in 109 of 637 complaints.
Other Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (5,188)
- Air Bags problems (1,812)
- Engine problems (1,334)
- Power Train problems (1,165)
- Steering problems (1,008)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (599)
- Structure problems (559)
- Exterior Lighting problems (549)
See all Chrysler Town AND Country problems.