2010 Chrysler Town and Country Problems & Complaints

Avoid3.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Town and Country at the same age

Owners have filed 1,556 complaints about the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 3.9× as many as a typical Town and Country model year at the same age, which makes the 2010 one of the Town and Country years to avoid. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (978 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

1,556complaints
5recalls
35crashes
25fires
38injuries
1deaths

Most common 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Share of the 1,556 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chrysler Town and Country complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler Town and Country. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Town and Country years: 2004, 2007, 2003. Years to avoid: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2005, 2009. Compare all years →

2010 Chrysler Town and Country recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 20V-396 · Jul 7, 2020 · 925,239 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-373 · Jun 26, 2014 · 722,705 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 14V-234 · May 7, 2014 · 644,757 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

NHTSA recall 14V-055 · Feb 11, 2014 · 130 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Electrical system › Ignition

NHTSA recall 11V-139 · Mar 1, 2011 · 195,798 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country:

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

NHTSA investigation RQ14002 · opened Jun 16, 2014 · closed Mar 2, 2015 · led to recall 14V-373

In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as…

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

NHTSA investigation DP14004 · opened Sep 25, 2014 · closed Jul 24, 2015

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year.

What 2010 Chrysler Town and Country owners say

Electrical system all 978 →

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at 30-40 MPH and making a turn, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle inadvertently lost electrical power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he shifted the gear shifter from neutral back to drive and was able to restart the vehicle to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that an unknown computer module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the computer module was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that no issues were found. …

135,000 miles · Jul 2020

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately; however, after several attempts, the vehicle started. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 77 MPH, the vehicle lost electrical power inadvertently. The contact stated that he immediately shifted into neutral (N) and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred several times while driving on the same day. The contact stated that he slightly touched the key fob and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module needed to be replaced and that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V139000 (Electrical System). …

179,000 miles · Nov 2022

Engine & cooling all 327 →

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up after multiple attempts. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had the vehicle towed to several dealers and independent mechanics where they informed him that the WIN (Wireless Ignition Node) module was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the WIN module had previously been replaced under an unknown recall; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

82,000 miles · Feb 2020

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to the electrical system. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V139000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was notified about the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

130,000 miles · Jan 2024

Air bags all 269 →

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 Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

130,000 miles · Jun 2026

My wife had a collision with another vehicle. She rear ended a pick up truck. The airbags deployed sending a retainer from the driver side airbag into her cheek. The piece was embedded in her cheek from Dec 27 2022 until Jan 17 2023. She saw two doctors about the issue they thought she had a bump from the airbag deploying and a small cut. No one thought twice about it. On Jan 17 2023 she went to prompt care and told them she thinks there was something embedded they agreed and told her to contact a surgeon. The referral was placed for a surgeon however on the evening of Jan 17 2023 she scratched the scab and then the scab fell off and the little snap like retainer fell out.

Dec 2022 · crash · 1 injury

2010 Chrysler Town and Country engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.0L 6-cyl6-speed automaticFWD17 / 25 / 20
3.3L 6-cyl4-speed automaticFWD17 / 24 / 19
3.8L 6-cyl6-speed automaticFWD16 / 23 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country a good car?

Based on 1,556 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Town and Country rates avoid: 3.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Town and Country at the same age. It is one of the Town and Country years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?

The electrical system — 978 complaints, 63% of all complaints for this model year, most often about ignition. Next are the engine & cooling (327) and air bags (269).

How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, the most recent from July 7, 2020 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler Town and Country?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2007 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2005 and 2009. See the full Chrysler Town and Country years comparison.

At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 74,000 miles; 26% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.