Chrysler Town and Country years to avoid and best years
Newer Chrysler Town and Country years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 101 (681 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 14 (from 382 complaints), 2016 at 17 (from 525 complaints), and 2012 at 27 (from 634 complaints). On the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, 284 of 681 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
Chrysler Town and Country reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chrysler Town and Country. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → Fewest | 17 | 525 | 5 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 14 | 382 | 4 | Powertrain | 20 |
| 2014 → | 53 | 636 | 4 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2013 → Most | 101 | 681 | 4 | Electrical system | 20 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 27 | 634 | 5 | Electrical system | 20 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Minivan
- Oil
- SAE 5W-20 API Certified (MS-6395); 5W-30 MS-6395 if 5W-20 unavailable · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/65R17
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles (also listing 2016 Dodge Journey and 2016 RAM ProMaster in the same campaign). The transmission pump may seize and cause a loss of hydraulic pressure. If hydraulic pressure is lost, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers replace the transmission pump free of charge; Chrysler's number for this recall is S44. NHTSA safety recall 16V-044 covers certain 2015-2016 Town & Country and 2014-2015 Grand Caravan vehicles whose windshields may have been installed with expired urethane primer, which can allow the windshield to become displaced in a crash and fails to comply with FMVSS 212. Remedy: dealers replace the windshield free of charge; Chrysler's number for this recall is S02. When NHTSA lists multiple nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Town and Country years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 14 (from 382 complaints), 2016 at 17 (from 525 complaints), and 2012 at 27 (from 634 complaints).
Which Chrysler Town and Country year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 101 (681 complaints). 2013 through 2014 are in that same range. On the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, 284 of 681 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Chrysler Town and Country owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chrysler Town and Country years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones.
What engine oil does a 2015 Chrysler Town & Country use?
SAE 5W-20 API Certified (MS-6395); 5W-30 MS-6395 if 5W-20 unavailable
What does NHTSA recall 16V-461 cover on the Chrysler Town & Country?
NHTSA safety recall 16V-461 covers certain 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles (also listing 2016 Dodge Journey and 2016 RAM ProMaster in the same campaign).
What generation is the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country?
Fifth generation (RT) (2012-2016).