Chrysler Town AND Country Engine Problems
Owners have filed 1,334 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 21 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (302). The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (7% of reports).
- 1,334engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,650typical repair cost reported by owners
- 26%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 88 of 1,334 complaints (7%)
- Engine shut: mentioned in 76 of 1,334 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Chrysler Town AND Country at $2,650, and half of them between $1,250 and $3,500.
Based on 25 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2026), 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 problems happen?
Based on 1,081 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,334 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 24 a fire, 8 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 69 | 13% | 82,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 63 | 16% | 76,000 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 151 | 24% | 80,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 108 | 16% | 85,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 100 | 16% | 100,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 107 | 14% | 84,250 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 302 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 96 | 14% | 83,505 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 204 | 11% | 89,000 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 27 | 12% | 85,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 16 | 4% | 97,650 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 41 | 5% | 102,500 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 9 | 5% | 128,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 8 | 3% | 84,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 7 | 2% | 121,000 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 3 | 1% | 110,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 6 | 2% | 158,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 11 | 3% | 121,070 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 3 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 15 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 150,000 |
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.
While driving my 2016 Chrysler Town & Country around 45mph in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic, and complete loss of motor power. The engine remained running, but the transmission completely lost all hydraulic pressure, leaving me unable to accelerate and leaving me…
Was just informed my transmission pump needs to be replaced after hearing an odd humming noise when acceleration occurred. I looked online and saw this was a recall for similar vehicles. Mine did not come up, but it mirrors the same issues that were part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake…
Plastic oil filter housing leaking oil causing check engine light to come on. P06DD oil pressure code for not changing to high pressure. Common problem with 3.6L engine. Can lead to engine failure. Failed housing needs to be replaced with upgraded aluminum housing. This is located under the intake…
It stalls to turn on even when I changed everything from, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, heater pumps, alternator, new battery. And it still wonât turn on itâs been happening for 4 months now. And I changed things that were recommended. I do my oil change every time I need as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,334 owner complaints about engine 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?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,650 (half paid between $1,250 and $3,500), from 25 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 88 of 1,334 complaints, followed by “engine shut” (76).
Other Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (5,188)
- Air Bags problems (1,812)
- Power Train problems (1,165)
- Steering problems (1,008)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (637)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (599)
- Structure problems (559)
- Exterior Lighting problems (549)
See all Chrysler Town AND Country problems.