Chrysler Town AND Country Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 21 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (60). The words owners use most often: “sliding door” (32% of reports).
- 231latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 29%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.
- Sliding door: mentioned in 74 of 231 complaints (32%)
- Power locks: mentioned in 20 of 231 complaints (9%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 20 of 231 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 157 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 231 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 9 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 16 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 3 | 1% | 120,500 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 70,700 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 3 | 0% | 94,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 38,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 3 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 9 | 1% | 62,501 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 46,400 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 14 | 1% | 16,785 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 50,500 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 8 | 2% | 63,500 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 60 | 7% | 58,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 14 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 23 | 6% | 60,250 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 19 | 4% | 75,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 963 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 5 | 1% | 83,281 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 107,500 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 31 | 3% | 131,000 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 3 | 5% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Model years: 2016
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Model years: 2003
Problem: On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power liftgate control module free of charge. The recall began april 26, 2005. Owners may 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 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's and driver's sliding doors failed to unlatch as intended. Additionally, the passenger's and driver's sliding door windows failed to roll up and down as intended. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the rear passengerâs and driverâs side sliding doors failed to remotely latch properly. The contact had to manually slam the rear sliding doors for the doors to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…
The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side sliding door failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the alarm activated, and the sliding door seemed as if it would open independently. The contact…
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to open the rear passengerâs side door, the door failed to operate as intended and remained closed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that…
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while driving on a highway at 45 MPH, the driver's side door caught on fire from the vent window switch. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she proceeded to drive the vehicle to the residence. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 231 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages 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 latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “sliding door”, in 74 of 231 complaints, followed by “power locks” (20).
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.