2015 Chrysler Town and Country reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Chrysler Town and Country has 382 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 14 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 Town and Country years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Equipment, and Automatic transmission.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country
Photo by JOHN LLOYD from Concrete, Washington, United States, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.0
Complaints

382

Per year

14

Recalls

4

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (113 of 382), then Seats (80) and Engine (63). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 21 that report an injury, and 2 that report a death.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Town and Country has 636 complaints, 53 per year, and the 2016 has 525 complaints, 17 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall adaptive equipment, wheelchair restraints, latch or anchor 2025-12-17 · NHTSA campaign 25V876000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Equipment 2017-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 17V824000
Summary 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
Remedy 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.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2016-06-24 · NHTSA campaign 16V461000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.
Recall visibility, windshield 2016-01-28 · NHTSA campaign 16V044000
Summary 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."
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (382 total)

Powertrain
113
Seats
80
Engine
63
Electrical system
62
Air bags
38
Speed control
18
Structure
17
Steering
13
Service brakes
11
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Seat belts
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Suspension
6
Exterior lighting
4
Lane departure
4
Wheels
4
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Back-over prevention
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Tires
2
Visibility
2
Forward collision avoidance
1
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Crash-flagged

15

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

21

Death reports

2

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-07-26
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle with the vehicle turned off, the front driver's side seat headrest exploded without warning or impact. There was no…"
    Seats · filed 2026-07-17
  • "This is a safety-defect complaint regarding the Front Seat Active Head Restraint (AHR) on our 2015 Chrysler. In March 2025 the front passenger AHR SPONTANEOUSLY deployed with no collision or impact. The head restraint…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-03-21
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-02-11
  • "Plastic oil filter housing leaking oil causing check engine light to come on. P06DD oil pressure code for not changing to high pressure. Common problem with 3.6L engine. Can lead to engine failure. Failed housing needs…"
    Engine · filed 2026-02-07

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Town and Country 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
Town and Country 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250

Specs and fitment

Fifth generation (RT), 2012–2016
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

The 2015 Chrysler Town and Country has 382 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 14 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 5 Town and Country years on this site. NHTSA has 4 recalls on file, including Latch or anchor, Equipment, and Automatic transmission.

What are common problems with a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (113 of 382), then Seats (80) and Engine (63). Those filings include 15 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, 21 that report an injury, and 2 that report a death.

Is the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Town and Country has 636 complaints, 53 per year, and the 2016 has 525 complaints, 17 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country been recalled?

The 2015 Chrysler Town and Country has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?

Owners have filed 382 complaints about the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country is 20 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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).