Chrysler Town and Country: best & worst years

Based on CarVitals reliability verdicts, the Chrysler Town and Country years to approach with the most caution are 2008 and 2010. Below is every model year we cover (2005–2016), ranked, with the owner-reported problems behind each call.

Every Chrysler Town and Country year, ranked

YearVerdictScoreTop owner-reported problems
2016 Caution 6 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.; The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.; The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling). Full report ↗
2015 Caution 6 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.; The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.; The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling). Full report ↗
2014 Caution 5 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.; The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.; The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling). Full report ↗
2006 Caution 5 Power-steering pump/rack leaks combined with engine stalling can result in loss of steering and braking assist while driving; subject of recall actions.; Airbag warning-light and occupant-classification faults; some units also fall under Takata-era airbag inflator recalls.; Aging electrical gremlins: power sliding-door and power-window/lock failures plus headlamp and exterior-lighting wiring faults. Full report ↗
2013 Caution 4 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.; The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.; The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling). Full report ↗
2012 Caution 4 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.; The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.; The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling). Full report ↗
2011 Caution 4 Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.; The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.; The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling). Full report ↗
2009 Caution 4 Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.; The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.; Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed. Full report ↗
2005 Caution 4 Power-steering pump/rack leaks combined with engine stalling can result in loss of steering and braking assist while driving; subject of recall actions.; Airbag warning-light and occupant-classification faults; some units also fall under Takata-era airbag inflator recalls.; Aging electrical gremlins: power sliding-door and power-window/lock failures plus headlamp and exterior-lighting wiring faults. Full report ↗
2010 Avoid 3 Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.; The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.; Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed. Full report ↗
2008 Avoid 3 Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.; The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.; Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed. Full report ↗

Chrysler Town and Country problems by year

2016 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Final-year Town & Country with the smooth Pentastar V6 and class-leading Stow 'n Go; the most-settled model year, but budget for transmission, electrical and active-head-restraint repairs.

  • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.
  • The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.
  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling).

2015 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

One of the better years, lower complaint volume and the proven 3.6L Pentastar V6, though the family electrical-reliability and active-head-restraint issues still apply.

  • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.
  • The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.
  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling).

2014 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Versatile and well-equipped, but 2014 added transmission/flexplate and torque-converter complaints on top of the lingering TIPM electrical and AHR concerns, inspect the drivetrain.

  • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.
  • The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.
  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling).

2013 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Pentastar power and Stow ’n Go versatility are offset by a heavy TIPM electrical complaint history (stalling, no-starts), have the electrical system checked.

  • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.
  • The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.
  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling).

2012 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Roomy and feature-rich, but TIPM electrical failures causing stalling and no-starts dominate the complaint record, verify the power module and ignition.

  • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.
  • The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.
  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling).

2011 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

First Pentastar year brought new-engine teething plus worst-in-class TIPM electrical faults (stalling, dead clusters), a higher-risk year to buy.

  • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) and related electrical faults cause random no-starts, sudden stalling while driving (cutting power steering and braking assist), inoperative fuel pumps, and dead instrument clusters.
  • The 62TE six-speed automatic can suffer torque-converter shudder and harsh or erratic shifts; some 2014-era units developed cracked flexplates causing loud rattle and sudden loss of drive.
  • The 3.6L Pentastar V6 can develop oil-filter-housing/oil-cooler leaks, and early builds had left-bank cylinder-head failures (ticking, misfire, stalling).

2010 Chrysler Town and Country Avoid

High-risk year: very high complaint volume led by Wireless Ignition Node/TIPM faults that cause sudden stalling and loss of steering and braking assist, avoid unless recall work is documented.

  • Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.
  • The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.
  • Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed.

2009 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Shares the early gen-5 TIPM/ignition electrical defects (stalling, no-start); lower volume than 2008/2010 but still a cautionary buy, confirm electrical repairs.

  • Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.
  • The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.
  • Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed.

2008 Chrysler Town and Country Avoid

Redesign launch year with the worst complaint record: pervasive TIPM electrical failures, ABS-module faults and stalling, best avoided.

  • Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.
  • The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.
  • Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed.

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Older RS-generation van with power-steering and engine-stall complaints plus aging electrical; affordable but inspect steering and brakes carefully.

  • Power-steering pump/rack leaks combined with engine stalling can result in loss of steering and braking assist while driving; subject of recall actions.
  • Airbag warning-light and occupant-classification faults; some units also fall under Takata-era airbag inflator recalls.
  • Aging electrical gremlins: power sliding-door and power-window/lock failures plus headlamp and exterior-lighting wiring faults.

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Caution

Stow ’n Go debut year, but a problem year: high complaint volume from steering/stall and airbag faults, budget for repairs and verify recalls.

  • Power-steering pump/rack leaks combined with engine stalling can result in loss of steering and braking assist while driving; subject of recall actions.
  • Airbag warning-light and occupant-classification faults; some units also fall under Takata-era airbag inflator recalls.
  • Aging electrical gremlins: power sliding-door and power-window/lock failures plus headlamp and exterior-lighting wiring faults.

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