2015 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (98) · Seats (68) · Electrical System (30)
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228 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:wheelchair Restraints/Securement:latch/Anchor: 2025-12-17 · campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
Defect: 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 restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Equipment 2017-12-21 · campaign 17V824000 · 61,791 vehicles
Defect: 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 v
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2016-06-24 · campaign 16V461000 · 26,298 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Visibility:windshield 2016-01-28 · campaign 16V044000 · 184 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (263)
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
Structure:body 2025-01-29 · 23-001-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"sliding door lock(s) inoperable warranty extension x98 the customer may describe one or more of the following: ● either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● the door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. note: the doors c
Seats 2024-11-27 · 9100456 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
incoming vehicles with deployed active head rest (ahr) should have a through enquiry. if there is no broken pieces or electrical failure, direction to reset the ahr following the procedure.
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery 2024-01-10 · S1408000384 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
start stop charging warning lamp illuminated on, intelligent battery sensor (ibs) state of charge (soc) inaccurate, battery charging message, presence of ibs related diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), or battery warning lamp on
Suspension 2023-09-20 · 9100229 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lifter, hydraulic roller deactivating please do not replace mds lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Showing the 6 most recent of 263 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-25 · Air Bags“driver side headrest popped out and plastic pieces are broken inside. i believe there is an investigation for this: active head rest inadvertent deployment. it randomly happened the other day while vehicle was parked in garage. i’m not sure to get the headrest fixed for safety reasons or leave it broken.…”
2026-07-26 · Power Train“transmission completely failed and had to be risky rebuilt. i was just driving down the highway and the transmission went into limp mode and i came to a fast slow down as it dropped the gearing. also have noticed a huge issue with electronics putting me into a limp mode with wipers on headlights wont shut off, lose dash lights and speedometer with…”
2026-07-17 · Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint · 157,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle with the vehicle turned off, the front driver's side seat headrest exploded without warning or impact. there was no injury sustained; however, the contact had a headache afterwards. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not …”
2026-03-21 · Unknown Or Other“this is a safety-defect complaint regarding the front seat active head restraint (ahr) on our 2015 chrysler. in march 2025 the front passenger ahr spontaneously deployed with no collision or impact. the head restraint is now permanently dislodged and dangling from its original position. this creates an immediate safety hazard: it distracts the driv…”
2026-02-11 · Power Train · 98,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a transmission flush was performed; however, the failure persisted, and the vehicle …”
2026-02-07 · Engine“plastic oil filter housing leaking oil causing check engine light to come on. p06dd oil pressure code for not changing to high pressure. common problem with 3.6l engine. can lead to engine failure. failed housing needs to be replaced with upgraded aluminum housing. this is located under the intake manifold and is an involved repair that is typicall…”
2026-02-02 · Structure · 70,000 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the active head restraint on the driver's seat deployed independently, causing the contact get injured on the back of his head. the contact confirmed there was no impact, object, or crash. no warning lights were illuminated in the vehicle. no medica…”
2026-01-14 · Unknown Or Other“driver side active headrest deployed while driving the vehicle causing safety concern and head/neck injury and pain.…”
2025-12-17 · Unknown Or Other“2015 chrysler town and country lost propulsion power while driving, endangering 2 occupants and surrounding drivers. while driving on a residential road, vehicle came to a stop at intersection. upon attempting to accelerate from stop and applying gas, vehicle jolted and would not accelerate past 5 miles an hour with transmission engaging and diseng…”
2025-11-12 · Power Train · 106,163 mi“the contact owns a 2015 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased, and while driving 60-70 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was taken to auto zone and was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.