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2016 Chrysler Town and Country reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 525 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country over 11 years — 17 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Town and Country years here — under the median of the other years, which is 40. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Equipment, Automatic transmission, and Middle or rear assembly.

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

525

Per year

17

Recalls

5

Years on the road

11

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (187 of 525), then Electrical system (107) and Structure (75). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2015

The 2015 Town and Country has 382 complaints, 14 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

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 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

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 seats, middle or rear assembly 2016-05-16 · NHTSA campaign 16V300000
Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.
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.
Recall latches, locks, and linkages, hood, latch 2015-09-24 · NHTSA campaign 15V595000
Summary 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.
Remedy 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.

Complaints by component (525 total)

Powertrain
187
Electrical system
107
Structure
75
Engine
69
Seats
22
Air bags
16
Latches, locks, and linkages
15
Speed control
14
Steering
11
Fuel and propulsion system
9
Service brakes
4
Lane departure
3
Seat belts
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Wheels
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Engine and engine cooling
2
Exterior lighting
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Suspension
2
Back-over prevention
1
Carry handle, shell, and base
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Insert and padding
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

12

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving my 2016 Chrysler Town & Country around 45mph in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic, and complete loss of motor power. The engine remained running, but the transmission completely…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-16
  • "Was just informed my transmission pump needs to be replaced after hearing an odd humming noise when acceleration occurred. I looked online and saw this was a recall for similar vehicles. Mine did not come up, but it…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-12
  • "The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. While the contact’s 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…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-04
  • "I have this vehicle and the drivers side sliding door has locked up completely. I will not unlock or open manually or electrically. I had it in for a diagnostic at a certified body shop in Devils Lake, ND 58301. They…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-15
  • "Gear skipping, engine loosing power"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-25

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 2016 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Owners have filed 525 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country over 11 years — 17 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Town and Country years here — under the median of the other years, which is 40. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Equipment, Automatic transmission, and Middle or rear assembly.

What are common problems with a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (187 of 525), then Electrical system (107) and Structure (75). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 Town and Country has 382 complaints, 14 per year. The 2016 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country been recalled?

The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country has 5 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 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

Owners have filed 525 complaints about the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 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).