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Chrysler Town And Country Problems

The Chrysler Town and Country defined the luxury minivan segment for decades, offering features and comfort that competitors struggled to match. With 37,956 complaints and 78 reported deaths, the Town and Country has had reliability challenges that tarnish its premium positioning. Proper year selection separates a pleasant ownership experience from an expensive headache.

37,956
Total Complaints
55
Total Recalls
34
Model Years
78
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2010 2008 1996
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1967 1983 1984

Common Problem Categories

Electrical System 10,544
Air Bags 3,696
Engine 2,660
Power Train 2,572
Steering 2,142

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2018 0 1 0 0 Good
2017 4 1 0 0 Good
2016 1,310 5 38 6 Average
2015 998 4 38 2 Average
2014 1,750 4 84 40 Below Average
2013 1,850 4 56 24 Below Average
2012 1,726 5 22 52 Below Average
2011 2,206 3 34 30 Below Average
2010 4,840 5 108 82 Avoid
2009 2,162 4 30 36 Below Average
2008 5,750 6 106 44 Avoid
2007 582 1 26 14 Average
2006 1,138 2 66 36 Average
2005 2,308 2 136 38 Below Average
2004 438 1 32 10 Good
2003 672 1 44 18 Average
2002 1,036 1 42 28 Average
2001 1,212 1 32 16 Average
2000 756 1 58 32 Average
1999 970 1 42 64 Average
1998 794 1 26 52 Average
1997 1,092 1 80 40 Average
1996 2,822 0 84 178 Avoid
1995 150 0 8 2 Good
1994 396 0 38 2 Good
1993 546 0 8 16 Good
1992 334 0 14 8 Good
1991 66 0 4 0 Good
1990 32 0 0 0 Good
1989 2 0 0 0 Good
1986 6 0 0 0 Good
1984 2 0 0 0 Good
1983 4 0 0 0 Good
1967 2 0 0 0 Good

Chrysler Town And Country Years to Avoid

The 2008 Town and Country is the worst model year, with transmission failures, electrical gremlins, and sliding door malfunctions that left families stranded. The 2009-2012 models continued many of these issues, particularly the notorious TIPM failures that could cause random stalling, no-starts, and fuel pump malfunctions. The 2005-2007 models had transmission shuddering and premature failure with the 4-speed automatic. The 2001-2004 models suffered from transmission and engine gasket issues. Avoid any 2008-2013 Town and Country unless the TIPM has been replaced.

Best Chrysler Town And Country Years

The 1989-1995 Town and Countries were simpler vehicles with fewer electronic issues and established the nameplate's reputation. The 2014-2016 final-generation models represent the best reliability after Chrysler addressed TIPM problems and improved transmission calibration. The 1996-2000 models offered good value with proven drivetrains.

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