Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while driving on a highway at 45 MPH, the driver's side door caught on fire from the vent window switch. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she proceeded to drive the vehicle to the residence. The contact was able to reach her residence in time to exit the vehicle, and to call her husband who quickly rushed over to extinguish the fire. A fire department report was not filed. The contact stated that the door latch was melted and the door was no longer lockable. The contact mentioned during the failure she inhaled smoke and was coughing but no physical injuries were sustained. The contact received medical attention for her smoke inhalation. The local dealer was contacted and the contact was advised that the soonest appointment available for a diagnostic was early next year. …
Electric fire drivers side rear inside, parked in driveway, hadn't been started for 24 hours, no inspection, not sure who to contact, disconnected battery and extinquised fire with water, major melting on inside and paint on outside, lucky we saw what was happening when we did close to fuel tank could have caused explosion
Takata recall. At approximately 0850 mountain standard time on 12 jan. 2016 the identified vehicle was involved in a broadside accident in ruidoso, n.m. Report taken by ruidoso police department. The Chrysler t&c was impacted on the right side starting at the front passenger door and impact continued rearward through the right cargo door, right rear wheel well. And causing damage to the right rear corner of the vehicle. The roof in the area of the cargo door is distorted and the lower door frame is buckled the "b" pillar is buckled inward to the right front seat and the "c" pillar is buckled inward. The interior plastic body panels shattered with the impact, right rear window and frame were popped out of the body. …
I bought a vehicle 3 days ago. I complained about the tires sounding like it was wobbling. I told the owner and other employees that it sounded like something was wrong. They said that they did not hear it but had the tires balanced and the rotors turned. I ran my kids to basketball practice and later on that night the tire sounds got worse and we're much louder. I was driving home and just turned into my neighborhood and my front driver side tire flew off. The tire and rim we're traveling through a yard at 30+ MPH. I slammed to the ground and stopped the vehicle. It was terrifiyng. The flying tire and rim would have fatally injured someone if this was in the daytime hours.
While backing vehicle out of driveway, driver noticed thick black smoke coming out of the window button area. Driver opened door out of fear as she was still backing up vehicle. Vehicle struck 2nd vehicle in driveway, a 2010 Honda crv in back right panel resulting in a dent. Driver placed vehicle in park and ran from vehicle after collision. Called dealership to ask why recall wasn't taken care of when vehicle had been brought into crown motors of holland, mi on November 4, 2014. Dealership notified driver that the part was on backorder but that they had made the error of not disconnecting the part which is what lead to accident and fire.
A 2010 Chrysler Town and Country minivan was driving down the road at approximately 35-40 MPH. An SUV crossed over the centerline and hit the vehicle in the drivers side door at 40-45 MPH. It had enough force to crush the door and tear it from the upper hinge as well as to bend the axel and frame. The vehicle was then pushed laterally into a ditch. When the driver came to, she was trapped in the vehicle, no airbags had been deployed and the vehicle was off. She had to then put the vehicle in park to remove the key and with the help of police she was able to climb out of the trunk. The vehicle was a total loss.
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. While the vehicle was parked, smoke appeared from the front driver side door and it caught fire. The contact did not receive a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V234000 (electrical system) until November 12, 2014. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay the kelly blue book value for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 56,261.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the front driver's door, front passenger door, and the sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle failed to secure electronically. The contact had to constantly check the key fob to ensure that the doors were secured. On several occasions, the key fob failed to secure the doors and they had to be closed manually. In addition, the rear sliding doors failed to electronically remain closed and opened after being closed several times. The dealer (montgomery Chevrolet, 5325 preston hwy, louisville, ky 40213, [phone]) was notified of the failures several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. While attempting to turn the vehicle off, the key remained in the accessory position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the button on the gear shifter became loose and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The vehicle was previously modified to have wheelchair accessibility. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for service, the contact noticed cracks on the rear subframe. The mechanic diagnosed that the frame needed to be welded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.
Body complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the body & structure of the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 2% of the model year's 1,556 complaints. The component named most often is body (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Chrysler Town and Country body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler Town and Country body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles, and 21% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 4 fires and 9 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.