2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY

6 recalls — 863 complaints

25V876000 Dec 17, 2025
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Defect Description
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 restraint... Read more
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
86 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Rollx Vans
25V876000 Dec 17, 2025
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:
Defect Description
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 restraint... Read more
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
86 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Rollx Vans
14V234000 May 7, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number f... Read more
644,757 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
12V191000 May 2, 2012
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRE... Read more
Consequence
THE POWER LIFTGATE DOOR MAY CLOSE ON AN APPENDAGE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
471 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
12V141000 Apr 3, 2012
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
289 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
11V487000 Sep 29, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHRYSLER VEHICLES, INCLUDING 200 AND TOWN AND COUNTRY MODELS, DODGE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CHARGER, DURANGO, GRAND CARAVAN AND JOURNEY MODELS AND JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 31, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 13, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED W... Read more
Consequence
CONNECTING ROD FAILURE MAY LEAD TO ENGINE SEIZURE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ENGINE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
667 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Complaint Statistics

863 total complaints 11 crashes 26 fires 31 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM390
ENGINE100
UNKNOWN OR OTHER58
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM55
POWER TRAIN35
STRUCTURE:BODY24
SERVICE BRAKES20
AIR BAGS18
VISIBILITY/WIPER16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 2, 2026
Incident date: Dec 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to turn off. The contact stated that after wiggling the ignition key in the ignition switch, the vehicle started. The cause of the ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 26, 2025
Incident date: Dec 26, 2025
Fuel Relay System Failure When searching online apparently this is such an extremely common issue there is a special bypass part that was made, and part of a recall for durangos and jeeps but not the town and country, even though this part is failing all the time in this vehicle as well. Before it ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. No warning lights are illuminated. Shutoff can occur at any speed and causes loss of power steering, braking etc. Shutdown requires immediate pull off to the side of the road. Once key is turned off and back on, car restarts.
ENGINE Nov 15, 2025
Incident date: Nov 13, 2025
Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. No warning lights are illuminated. Shutoff can occur at any speed and causes loss of power steering, braking etc. Shutdown requires immediate pull off to the side of the road. Once key is turned off and back on, car restarts.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
Catalytic converter is reported to me as needing to be replaced. Check Engine light came on which indicated this error. It’s only at 84k miles. Followed by needing new O2 sensors if the catalytic converter is replaced. Another error was the thermostat which needs replacement. We are looking at ove... Read more
ENGINE Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 11, 2025
Catalytic converter is reported to me as needing to be replaced. Check Engine light came on which indicated this error. It’s only at 84k miles. Followed by needing new O2 sensors if the catalytic converter is replaced. Another error was the thermostat which needs replacement. We are looking at ove... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
My van will frequently lose power and die while I am driving it, with NO WARNING. I have to pull off and put it either into park or neutral then turn the key again to get it started again. This has happened more than 40 times over the last 15 monnths. My speeds have ranges from 25mpg in town to 65 m... Read more
ENGINE Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Oct 4, 2025
My van will frequently lose power and die while I am driving it, with NO WARNING. I have to pull off and put it either into park or neutral then turn the key again to get it started again. This has happened more than 40 times over the last 15 monnths. My speeds have ranges from 25mpg in town to 65 m... Read more
STEERING Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the instrument panel turned black, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred temporarily, and the vehicle restarted independent... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the instrument panel turned black, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred temporarily, and the vehicle restarted independent... Read more
ENGINE Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the instrument panel turned black, and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred temporarily, and the vehicle restarted independent... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The vehicle randomly shuts off while driving dash goes black and then randomly starts back up or I have to put it in (n) to start it back up while Im at a free role i lose control of the power steering and braking this is a dangerous for myself my children and grand kids also others Im the road this... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The vehicle randomly shuts off while driving dash goes black and then randomly starts back up or I have to put it in (n) to start it back up while Im at a free role i lose control of the power steering and braking this is a dangerous for myself my children and grand kids also others Im the road this... Read more
STEERING Aug 1, 2025
Incident date: Jun 11, 2025
The vehicle randomly shuts off while driving dash goes black and then randomly starts back up or I have to put it in (n) to start it back up while Im at a free role i lose control of the power steering and braking this is a dangerous for myself my children and grand kids also others Im the road this... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
Couldn't reverse vehicle after buying the vehicle three days ago. My safety and my passengers safety wasn't safe I almost got hit from the front and back trying to reverse the vehicle to go. I can put the vehicle in any other gear and it works but the reverse. i called the vehicle repair shop and br... Read more
ENGINE Jul 30, 2025
Incident date: Jul 30, 2025
Couldn't reverse vehicle after buying the vehicle three days ago. My safety and my passengers safety wasn't safe I almost got hit from the front and back trying to reverse the vehicle to go. I can put the vehicle in any other gear and it works but the reverse. i called the vehicle repair shop and br... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 17, 2025
Incident date: Jul 1, 2023
The TIPM is malfunctioning and causing the fuel pump to never turn of on the car. the only way to turn it off is to pull the fuse.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 17, 2025
Our van's engine shuts down while driving. It has done it multiple times and our local auto mechanics can not figure out why it is doing it. We are concerned about our safety driving our van. Luckily, we have been able to brake and restart the van quickly to avoid a collision. We have now stopped us... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 31, 2025
Incident date: Mar 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side head restraint deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred immediately after the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not diagno... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT Mar 31, 2025
Incident date: Mar 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side head restraint deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred immediately after the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not diagno... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 4, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
Has had some issues trying to turn on after sitting over night. It will just kill the battery but it just started to die while driving and the entire system shuts off. All the lights, the steering wheel locks up and gas goes out. All you can do is brake and hope that you can stop in a good spot befo... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 4, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
Has had some issues trying to turn on after sitting over night. It will just kill the battery but it just started to die while driving and the entire system shuts off. All the lights, the steering wheel locks up and gas goes out. All you can do is brake and hope that you can stop in a good spot befo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 4, 2025
Incident date: Mar 3, 2025
Has had some issues trying to turn on after sitting over night. It will just kill the battery but it just started to die while driving and the entire system shuts off. All the lights, the steering wheel locks up and gas goes out. All you can do is brake and hope that you can stop in a good spot befo... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 6, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
While in motion at various speeds, this vehicle has, on numerous occasions over the last year, abruptly lost power in the middle of traffic disabling the power steering and braking making stopping and steering out of traffic almost impossible. Most of the time the vehicle restarts after turning the... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 27, 2024
Incident date: Jun 10, 2024
My car would randomly shut down while I am driving leaving me with no power steering. I took it to my mechanic who discovered it was a faulty ignition switch module and recommended I take it to a dealership. If I touch the key fob on my car or hit a bump while it is running, the car will shut down... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 27, 2024
Incident date: Jun 10, 2024
My car would randomly shut down while I am driving leaving me with no power steering. I took it to my mechanic who discovered it was a faulty ignition switch module and recommended I take it to a dealership. If I touch the key fob on my car or hit a bump while it is running, the car will shut down... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 12, 2024
Incident date: Dec 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. After restarting the vehicl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 1, 2024
Incident date: Jun 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after approximately two attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the failure could not be replicated. ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 1, 2024
Incident date: Jan 13, 2022
Hard starting mostly in the mornings sometimes in the hot afternoon I have to turn the key several tries to get it to start the most of the rest of the day it’s OK the Ignition seems loose sometimes the key will not pull out right I’ve heard about the recalls on the other years causing the veh... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 24, 2024
Incident date: May 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shifting hard between gears and the vehicle suddenly lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer however, the failure ... Read more
SEATS Jun 21, 2024
Incident date: Jun 21, 2024
Driver's seat active headrest deployed while vehicle was in motion with cruise control set at 35 MPH. Loud bang accompanied by the headrest hitting the driver in the back of the head causing the driver to jerk the steering wheel.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Apr 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, he detected smoke from the vehicle, which caught fire in the rear electrical compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 29, 2024
Incident date: Apr 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, he detected smoke from the vehicle, which caught fire in the rear electrical compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 12, 2024
Incident date: Mar 7, 2024
I have a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van. In 2021 I had brake calipers replaced on the rear end because they were leaking brake fluid. Again this year same problem. What is going on with brake systems on todays cars? I do not think this is normal wear. How often are consumers dealing with br... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 10, 2024
Incident date: Mar 4, 2024
Last year, when I purchased this used minivan, it stalled at highway speed 2 hours after purchase on my way home. This random stalling at highway speed continued for at least six months. Then, it began having problems starting. The dealer said I needed a new computer, which I spent nearly $1,000 to ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 5, 2023
Incident date: Dec 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started jerking while the transmission was shi... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 5, 2023
Incident date: Dec 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started jerking while the transmission was shi... Read more
ENGINE Dec 5, 2023
Incident date: Dec 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started jerking while the transmission was shi... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 21, 2023
Incident date: Sep 11, 2023
While taking turns or going over bumps/ potholes the vehicle will turn off and need to be restarted. All systems shut down including power steering, dash, and engine. The driver and occupants are put in life threatening danger due to the total shutdown of the vehicle and all of its accessories. T... Read more
STEERING Nov 21, 2023
Incident date: Sep 11, 2023
While taking turns or going over bumps/ potholes the vehicle will turn off and need to be restarted. All systems shut down including power steering, dash, and engine. The driver and occupants are put in life threatening danger due to the total shutdown of the vehicle and all of its accessories. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 21, 2023
Incident date: Sep 11, 2023
While taking turns or going over bumps/ potholes the vehicle will turn off and need to be restarted. All systems shut down including power steering, dash, and engine. The driver and occupants are put in life threatening danger due to the total shutdown of the vehicle and all of its accessories. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 3, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was consistently unable to be started. The vehicle was jumpstarted and operated as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated before the failure occurred. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 16, 2023
Incident date: Oct 16, 2023
The fuel pump relay has failed. The relay is part of the TIPM and the cost to repair at the dealer is well over one thousand dollars.
SEATS Sep 24, 2023
Incident date: Sep 24, 2023
Passenger side head rest deployed while the vehicle was sitting in my driveway.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 9, 2023
Incident date: Aug 31, 2023
Car shut down twice while driving. Then car crank but don't start. Alternator, starter, fuel pump, battery changed and still having same issue.
ENGINE Aug 24, 2023
Incident date: Aug 24, 2023
Engine stalled at roughly 20 miles per hour, thankfully, I was stopped. Restarted and drove off, but vehicle now has a check engine light on.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 12, 2023
Incident date: Jul 22, 2023
The driver's side sliding door became inoperable suddenly. The locking mechanism was stuck in the locked position and would not release via key, manual, fob, or buttons. A buzzing noise occurred when trying to lock or unlock. This exit door being inoperable caused a safety concern to be able to exi... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 12, 2023
Incident date: Jul 22, 2023
The driver's side sliding door became inoperable suddenly. The locking mechanism was stuck in the locked position and would not release via key, manual, fob, or buttons. A buzzing noise occurred when trying to lock or unlock. This exit door being inoperable caused a safety concern to be able to exi... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Aug 1, 2023
Incident date: Jul 17, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the A/C was blowing out hot air. The contact stated that smoke began emanating from the engine compartment and the vehicle started smoking and it caught fire. The vehicle was steered to the side of the r... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 12, 2023
Incident date: Jul 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the speedometer and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact had assistance from another driver, who disconnected and reconnected the battery... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Gasoline or E85 $3,000

CO2 Emissions: 444.4 g/mile (Minivan - 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE21016 Opened: Jul 9, 2021 — Closed: Jul 22, 2022
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2016
Sliding Doors Inoperative
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-016 on July 7, 2021, to investigate 364 complaints alleging that one or both sliding doors on 2016 Model Year (MY) Grand Caravan or Town and Country vehicles could not be opened. The door(s) could not be opened using the mechanical handle or elec... Read more
PE20012 Opened: Aug 6, 2020 — Closed: Apr 4, 2022
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2014
Interior Vehicle Fire
On August 6th, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE20-012) to investigate alleged thermal events, and/or vehicle fires originating at the charge hub in 2014 Chrysler Town and Country minivans manufactured by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). While the... Read more
RQ14002 Opened: Jun 16, 2014 — Closed: Mar 2, 2015
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2010
Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The repor... Read more
PE05061 Opened: Nov 10, 2005 — Closed: Mar 8, 2006
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
THE MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DC) MINIVANS HAVE THE NEW ADVANCED FRONTAL AIR BAG SYSTEMS WITH TWO FRONT CRASH SENSORS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME RAILS BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER AND A MAIN CRASH SENSOR INSIDE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MOUNTED IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.ACCORDING TO DC, THE FRO... Read more
EA04031 Opened: Nov 22, 2004 — Closed: Apr 7, 2005
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2001
POWER LIFTGATE LATCH
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL ... Read more
PE04054 Opened: Jul 30, 2004 — Closed: Nov 22, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
POWER LIFTGATE LATCH
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JULY 30, 2004, BASED ON ODI CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING UNWANTED OPENING OF THE VEHICLE'S POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) WHILE DRIVING.IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC)'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO ODI' S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER, IT PROVIDED ADDITIONAL CONSUMER COMP... Read more
PE04017 Opened: Feb 18, 2004 — Closed: Jun 21, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
OVERHEATING OF SEAT HEATERS
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 24 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT SPARKS/OVERHEATS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER BELIEVES THE FAILURE IS DUE TO ONE OF TWO FACTORS:THE STITCHING OPERATION ON THE SEAT COVER MAY CAUSE THE SEWING NEEDLE TO SEVER SOME STRANDS OF THE WI... Read more
PE00034 Opened: Aug 31, 2000 — Closed: Jan 5, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
OVERHEATING OF FRONT SEAT HEATERS
ALLEGE THAT THE FRONT SEATS OVER HEAT AND SMOKE OR CATCH FIRE
EA99013 Opened: Jun 11, 1999 — Closed: Aug 10, 2001
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1998
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM
EA98006 Opened: Feb 27, 1998 — Closed: May 24, 1999
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE FRONT AIR BAG (S) DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY--IN MOST CASES WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE.
PE97046 Opened: Oct 24, 1997 — Closed: Feb 27, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES' AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY (IN MOST CASES WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE).
EA97005 Opened: Apr 10, 1997 — Closed: Dec 23, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1992
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE97013 Opened: Apr 2, 1997 — Closed: Sep 30, 1997
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE
DP97001 Opened: Mar 12, 1997 — Closed: Apr 2, 1997
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1992
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A DEFECT INVESTIGATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON 1989 AND LATER CHRYSLER MODELS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRIT/ACCLAIM: DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU; LANCE/LEBARON; SHADOW/SUNDANCE; CARAVAN/VOYAGER.HOWEVER, BASED ON ODI'S COMPLAINT RECORDS, ON... Read more
EA97003 Opened: Jan 31, 1997 — Closed: Aug 19, 1998
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1997
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
PE96038 Opened: May 16, 1996 — Closed: Oct 15, 1996
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
CHRYSLER MAINTAINS THAT THE COMMON FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO KNOWN SLIDING DOOR OPENING INCIDENTS IS PRIOR INCORRECT DEALER LATCH ADJUSTMENT.CHRYSLER ATTRIBUTES THIS PROBLEM TO AN INACCURATE SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE - SLIDING DOOR LATCH/LOCK CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.CHRYSLER FURNISHED INFORMAT... Read more
PE95053 Opened: Oct 25, 1995 — Closed: Dec 22, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
FUEL LEAKEAGE FROM ROLLOVER VALVE
There is no summary currently available

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY across all model years (1967–2018).

209 Total Recalls
19,029 Total Complaints
17 Investigations
629 Reported Crashes
437 Reported Fires
39 Reported Deaths

CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 2 View
2016 5 658 View
2015 5 504 View
2014 5 877 View
2013 6 928 View
2012 (current) 6 863
2011 4 1,108 View
2010 7 2,421 View
2009 8 1,081 View
2008 11 2,877 View
2007 2 291 View
2006 4 569 View
2005 7 1,154 View
2004 6 219 View
2003 6 336 View
2002 8 518 View
2001 7 606 View
2000 7 378 View
1999 9 485 View
1998 10 397 View
1997 9 546 View
1996 12 1,411 View
1995 4 75 View
1994 6 198 View
1993 10 273 View
1992 10 167 View
1991 10 33 View
1990 4 16 View
1989 2 1 View
1988 2 0 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 3 3 View
1985 2 0 View
1984 2 1 View
1983 0 2 View
1982 1 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1967 1 1 View

Other CHRYSLER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
PACIFICA 150 10,200 View
SEBRING 114 4,101 View
300 112 6,460 View
VOYAGER 82 320 View
CIRRUS 53 1,232 View
LEBARON 48 837 View
200 47 6,930 View
NEW YORKER 44 1,035 View