Chrysler Town AND Country Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 20 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (17% of reports).
- 193equipment complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- 41%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.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 32 of 193 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 98 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 193 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 12,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 51,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 67,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 19,297 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 6 | 0% | 35,556 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 22 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 69,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 8 | 2% | 44,236 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 18 | 2% | 35,450 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 4 | 2% | 6,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 10 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 19 | 5% | 56,000 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 22 | 5% | 76,500 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 9 | 3% | 56,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 3 | 1% | 51,500 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 7 | 2% | — |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 8 | 2% | 70,298 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 42 | 4% | 88,700 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 3 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Problem: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Equipment
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Equipment
Model years: 2012
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles, manufactured from march 9, 2012 through march 12, 2012. Some vehicles may be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly. As a result, increased force may be required in order to stop the power liftgate during final closing stages.
Risk: The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right side liftgate pinch sensors, free of charge. The safety recall began on may 18, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner; air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Model years: 2008
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler grand voyager, town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008. These vehicles may experience a heating and air conditioner (hvac) condensate leak from the hvac drain grommet onto the occupant restraint control (orc) module, which can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.
Risk: An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall began on october 14, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:appliance:air conditioner
Model years: 2008
Problem: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Risk: An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hvac drain grommet free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Model years: 2001, 2002
Problem: On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
Risk: This could result in a speaker fire.
Fix: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler 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 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driverâs and passengerâs side curtain and front air bags suddenly deployed. During the failure there was no collision to cause the air bags to deploy. The cause of the failure was…
2008 chrysler town country. Consumer writes in regards to smoking engine compartment, defective a/c and ramp door. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's failures began within the first week of owning it. While driving , all electrical power shut off. The engine would not shut off and began to smoke…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air conditioner and heater actuator failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,755.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 25 mph, the air conditioner was activated and the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times when the air conditioner was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the rear air evaporator failed and the air conditioner was leaking. The contact discovered that the rear air conditioning unit failed and blew hot air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 193 owner complaints about equipment 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 equipment?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list equipment. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 32 of 193 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)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (637)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (599)
- Structure problems (559)
See all Chrysler Town AND Country problems.