Chrysler Town AND Country Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 1,165 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 22 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (187). The words owners use most often: “transmission pump” (6% of reports).
- 1,165power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 58mention a crash
- 21mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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.
- Transmission pump: mentioned in 68 of 1,165 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Chrysler Town AND Country at $4,100, and half of them between $1,350 and $5,200.
Based on 56 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2024), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 692 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,165 complaints, 58 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 21 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 187 | 35% | 82,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 113 | 30% | 81,000 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 51 | 8% | 66,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 41 | 6% | 52,721 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 36 | 6% | 92,420 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 39 | 5% | 49,145 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 67 | 4% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 33 | 5% | 77,500 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 58 | 3% | 67,500 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 13 | 6% | 38,020 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 14 | 3% | 79,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 34 | 4% | 54,800 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 13 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 28 | 11% | 58,200 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 40 | 10% | 60,071 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 69 | 15% | 60,211 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 52 | 17% | 59,555 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 44 | 12% | 69,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 30 | 10% | 69,000 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 42 | 11% | 88,000 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 147 | 16% | 83,835 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 14 | 24% | 132,650 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
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. While the contactâs spouse was driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be…
The ignition switch AKA WIN MODULE has to be broken, making it extremely dangerous to drive my vehicle. Any time I go over a bump or the key wiggles slightly the car will turn right off and I lose full control over the car. I have to find a safe place to pull over and restart the car by taking the…
Transmission completely failed and had to be risky rebuilt. I was just driving down the highway and the transmission went into limp mode and I came to a fast slow down as it dropped the gearing. Also have noticed a huge issue with electronics putting me into a limp mode with wipers on headlights…
Gear skipping, engine loosing power
The transmission vehicle just stopped in the road. Causing road blockage and stranded passengers in the with out cell service. Vehicle has been looked at and this same problem that is listed for the recall but this vin isn't listed in the recall.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,165 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,100 (half paid between $1,350 and $5,200), from 56 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission pump”, in 68 of 1,165 complaints.
Other Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (5,188)
- Air Bags problems (1,812)
- Engine problems (1,334)
- 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.