Chrysler Town AND Country Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 340 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 22 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (74). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (19% of reports).
- 340visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 45%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.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 66 of 340 complaints (19%)
- Side window: mentioned in 22 of 340 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 153 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 340 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 90,350 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 21,650 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 36,750 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 14 | 2% | 12,250 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 9 | 1% | 38,695 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 12 | 2% | 11,850 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 14 | 1% | 47,375 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 14 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 95,500 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 17 | 4% | 30,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 26 | 3% | 52,250 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 4 | 2% | 15,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 17 | 7% | 70,668 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 16 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 41 | 9% | 65,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 12 | 4% | 37,257 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 10 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 8 | 3% | 69,400 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 34 | 9% | 50,187 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 74 | 8% | 70,000 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:windshield
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Model years: 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. 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 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, a carrier truck with a trailer was traveling nearby and debris came from the vehicle. The contact stated that due to the debris, the windshield was damaged and became inoperable, with a chip on the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air conditioner failed and the front passenger and rear vents would not blow out cold air at all. The driver's side vent blew out semi cold air; however, the vehicle's temperature remained hot due to the failed air…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler town and country. While driving 65 mph on the freeway, the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler town and country. While driving 65 mph, the windshield cracked without warning or an impact. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 340 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 66 of 340 complaints, followed by “side window” (22).
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.