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2010 Chrysler Town and Country: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists five recall campaigns for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country: two for air bags (filed 2014 and 2020), two for electrical parts (filed 2011 and 2014) and one for suspension (filed 2014). Owners have filed 1,556 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system and the engine. For comparison, owners filed 707 for the 2009 and 773 for the 2011 Town and Country.

Summary reviewed by Recalls & Safety Desk · Oct 6, 2026 How we write summaries Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 5campaigns 2 air bag · 2 electrical · 1 suspension Source: NHTSA Complaints 1,556filed Owner reports, 2006–2015 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 20mpg combined $3,266/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 4 L 6-cyl· 6-speed automatic 3 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V396000 Filed Jul 7, 2020

Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles

Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
27.7% repairedof 925,239 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V373000 Filed Jun 26, 2014

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
58.5% repairedof 722,705 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V234000 Filed May 7, 2014

Vent Window Switch may Overheat

Electrical system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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 for this recall is P25.
60.4% repairedof 644,757 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 14V055000 Filed Feb 11, 2014

Rear Axle may Fracture

Suspension · rear · axle · non-powered axle assembly
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Consequence
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
31.5% repairedof 130 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 11V139000 Filed Mar 1, 2011

IGNITION SWITCH

Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
Summary
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Consequence
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported195,798 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 11V139000

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Which Town and Country years had the most recalls?Best & worst years →Every recall for the Chrysler Town and CountryAll model years →Where is the VIN on my car?VIN location guide →

Owner complaints (1,556)

1,556 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

35involved a crash
25involved a fire
38injuries reported
1deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1,556.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2010 compares with other Town and Country years

Best and worst Town and Country years →
486 219 1,939 707 1,556 773 634 681 636 383
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015
This year (2010)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
17
city
25
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,350
CO₂ tailpipe
444 g/mi
EPA class
Minivan -

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2010 Chrysler Town and Country configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350444
3.3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 19$3,550468
3.8 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 18$3,700494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Town and Country years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2011 Chrysler Town and Country report773 complaints · 3 campaigns →2009 Chrysler Town and Country report707 complaints · 6 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2010 Chrysler Town and Country FAQ

How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 20V396000 (air bag), 14V373000 (air bag), 14V234000 (electrical), 14V055000 (suspension), 11V139000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems?

Owners filed 1,556 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (978), Engine (302), Air bags (269) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country get?

EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 17 city, 25 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2010 Town and Country compare with other years?

Among the 2006–2015 Chrysler Town and Country model years at least five years old, the 2007 drew the fewest complaints (219) and the 2008 the most (1,939). The 2010 drew 1,556. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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