2010 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (685) · Engine (183) · Steering (110)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chrysler Town And Country model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
1,066 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-07-07 · campaign 20V396000 · 925,239 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags 2014-06-26 · campaign 14V373000 · 722,705 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2014-05-07 · campaign 14V234000 · 644,757 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2014-02-11 · campaign 14V055000 · 130 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:ignition 2011-03-01 · campaign 11V139000 · 195,798 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (92)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-27 · 9100196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lubrication and maintenance fluids if mopar fluids and chemicals are not readily available, please review service library for specifications so a suitable alternative can be used
Equipment 2022-04-02 · S2209000004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds uscar36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
Showing the 6 most recent of 92 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-05 · Electrical System · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space or while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started stalling. the contact stated that the ignition key was loose, and whenever the key was jiggled, the vehicle became inoperable. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa c…”
2026-05-05 · Electrical System · 168,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town & country. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. the failure caused a loss of power steering and power braking. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or…”
2026-01-31 · Electrical System“while driving my car it stopped all of a sudden leaving the car behind to slide out of control so not to hit me. a light came on. when i read the code it said vehicle ignition switch. this also happened a year ago only the car didn’t stop it slowed down to 5 miles an hour. i did repair it a year ago only for it to happen again. this is a very serio…”
2025-12-29 · Wheels · 100,000 mi“the contact owned a 2010 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a tire center, where a routine alignment was performed. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the wheels locked up, and the driver lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the tire center, which eventually took possession of…”
2025-09-17 · Unknown Or Other“while driving my kids to school going on a curve about 15 mph, the car shutdown and loss control of power steering and the braking. findings upon inspection and diagnostics review, it was determined that the wireless ignition node (win) module is faulty. this component is critical to vehicle ignition and operation. the failure of the win module cau…”
2025-09-10 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“see attached document for complaint.…”
2025-08-25 · Air Bags“recall repair for chrysler recall w09 did not work. airbag emblem still peeled from steering wheel. in event that drivers airbag deploys the emblem would be launched at the drivers face which could cause injury.…”
2025-04-30 · Electrical System“i have a 2010 chrysler town & country (sport van) that has broken down and will not start. at first we thought it was the battery and then the starter. after replacing both parts that could cause for the van to not start. the problem still wasn't fix. we then had an car service center run a diagnostic check to pin point the issue. the diagnostic co…”
2025-04-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake warning light and traction control warning light suddenly illuminated, and the instrument panel gauges became inoperable before the vehicle momentarily shut off and restarted. additionally, after starting the vehicle, the gear shifter f…”
2025-02-04 · Suspension“so my vehicle, the key fob for some odd reason goes from in the run position to the off position, which caused my car to turn off while driving shuts down the entire car and with that makes it hard to stop…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.