Chrysler Town and Country Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Chrysler Town and Country model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2004 drew the fewest (167) and the 2008 the most (1,939).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Among the fewest complaints |
167 | 1 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | — |
| 2007 Among the fewest complaints |
219 | 0 | Fuel/propulsion system | — | — |
| 2003 Among the fewest complaints |
245 | 2 | Steering | — | — |
| 1998 | 296 | 5 | Engine and engine cooling | — | 17–18 |
| 2000 | 306 | 2 | Power train | — | — |
| 1999 | 362 | 4 | Air bags | — | 17–18 |
| 2015 | 383 | 4 | Power train | 4★ | 20 |
| 1997 | 388 | 5 | Air bags | — | 16–18 |
| 2002 | 404 | 4 | Steering | — | — |
| 2001 | 462 | 2 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2006 | 486 | 2 | Steering | — | 18–19 |
| 2016 | 526 | 5 | Power train | 4★ | 20 |
| 2012 | 634 | 5 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2014 | 636 | 4 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2013 | 681 | 4 | Electrical system | 4★ | 20 |
| 2009 | 707 | 6 | Electrical system | — | 18–20 |
| 2011 | 773 | 3 | Electrical system | — | 20 |
| 2005 Among the most complaints |
857 | 4 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2010 Among the most complaints |
1,556 | 5 | Electrical system | — | 18–20 |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
1,939 | 7 | Electrical system | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Chrysler Town and Country years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country: 1,939 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 1,242 (64%); Air bags 375 (19%); Service brakes 318 (16%).
Reports mention 29 crashes, 17 fires, 38 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 70,000 miles. 7 recall campaigns listed.
2010 Chrysler Town and Country: 1,556 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 978 (63%); Engine 302 (19%); Air bags 269 (17%).
Reports mention 35 crashes, 25 fires, 38 injuries, 1 death. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 74,031 miles. 5 recall campaigns listed.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country: 857 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 164 (19%); Air bags 153 (18%); Steering 121 (14%).
Reports mention 47 crashes, 14 fires, 55 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 65,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
The Chrysler Town and Country years with the fewest complaints
2004 Chrysler Town and Country: 167 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 33 (20%); Fuel system 25 (15%); Electrical system 23 (14%).
Reports mention 9 crashes, 5 fires, 16 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 72,496 miles. 1 recall campaign listed.
2007 Chrysler Town and Country: 219 complaints
Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 51 (23%); Electrical system 43 (20%); Engine 27 (12%).
Reports mention 11 crashes, 6 fires, 15 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 69,965 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.
2003 Chrysler Town and Country: 245 complaints
Most-reported: Steering 52 (21%); Electrical system 40 (16%); Power train 28 (11%).
Reports mention 15 crashes, 7 fires, 28 injuries, 2 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Chrysler Town and Country owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 526 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2015 | 383 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 3 | 69,000 |
| 2014 | 636 | 20 | 16 | 44 | 0 | 67,000 |
| 2013 | 681 | 15 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2012 | 634 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2011 | 773 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 67,800 |
| 2010 | 1,556 | 35 | 25 | 38 | 1 | 74,031 |
| 2009 | 707 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 75,000 |
| 2008 | 1,939 | 29 | 17 | 38 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2007 | 219 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 69,965 |
| 2006 | 486 | 27 | 17 | 34 | 1 | 66,000 |
| 2005 | 857 | 47 | 14 | 55 | 0 | 65,000 |
| 2004 | 167 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 72,496 |
| 2003 | 245 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 2 | 60,000 |
| 2002 | 404 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 0 | 55,000 |
| 2001 | 462 | 15 | 7 | 33 | 1 | 65,049 |
| 2000 | 306 | 26 | 16 | 26 | 0 | 80,000 |
| 1999 | 362 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 89,000 |
| 1998 | 296 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 97,000 |
| 1997 | 388 | 27 | 14 | 30 | 2 | 97,000 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Chrysler Town and Country recalls
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING (1996–1998 model years; 1,500,521 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2002; 02V293000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET (1991–1994 model years; 1,318,189 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1999; 99V213000)
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE (1996–2000 model years; 1,163,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2000; 00V268000)
- CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM (1991–1993 model years; 1,100,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1997; 97V148000)
- CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM (1991–1993 model years; 1,100,000 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 1997; 97V149000)
All 64 Chrysler Town and Country recall campaigns · Chrysler Town and Country problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Chrysler Town and Country years FAQ
Which Chrysler Town and Country year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2004 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (167). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Chrysler Town and Country years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2008, 2010 and 2005 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the electrical system. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Chrysler Town and Country problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (5,068 of 12,027 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA lists 64 recall campaigns covering the Chrysler Town and Country. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Chrysler Town and Country recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.