Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2013 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH he started to smell an odor of something burning in the vehicle cabin. The contact stated that he parked at his residence and the burning smell was much stronger on the outside. The contact opened the hood and smelled the burning odor but saw no smoke. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact entered his residence and then noticed that a fire had started on the passenger side of the vehicle in the engine compartment. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire with water. The police were also on the scene. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later the contact's insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving uphill on a very narrow street. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into park, while using both feet to depress the brake pedal. The vehicle was stopped, and the contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that her four-year-old granddaughter was a passenger in the vehicle and the situation was very scary. The contact waited for several minutes, before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. …
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds or while the vehicle was idling, the engine would shake with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics on multiple occasions to have the coils, spark plugs, oil pan and other vehicle parts replaced; however, the failure persisted. An independent mechanic eventually discovered that there were engine misfires in cylinders #2, #4, #6; the contact was then informed of a service bulletin that the mechanic related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the service bulletin and informed him that his vehicle was not covered under warranty. The contact then called the dealer and made an appointment for a diagnostic test. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway and turn the ignition switch to the off position and waited for approximately 20 minutes before restarting the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,200.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was flashing. Additionally, the Auto Start feature was inoperable. The contact also stated that the heater was activated independently. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the hood latch had been seized, and the electrical system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the dealer declined to service the vehicle and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated with an engine misfire. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic and was diagnosed with cylinder #4 misfire. The spark plug and ignition coil was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer declined to repair the vehicle under TSB: 09-002-14 (Cylinder leakage). The dealer referred the contact to Chrysler Customer Care for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,955.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH he noticed that the "check engine" warning was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the oil pressure sensor and the oil housing needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the oil sensor failure was a common failure for his year, make, and model. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started rough idling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with a cylinder #4 misfire. The mechanic replaced the spark plugs, coils, and fuel injector; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty X56. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.
Consistent failure of the "Total Integrated Power Module" which controls so many items in the car such as windshield wipers, windshield defroster fan, exterior lighting systems, heater fan, the ability for the car to start, the horn may or may not sound and many other accessory related items. It is a very WELL KNOWN failure of these modules and they are basically un available blamed on the supply chain problems. As a result of these problems in this very well known module failure cars have become basically un-able to drive safely or not at all and sit in dealers service areas waiting for these modules to be replaced at the owners cost in most cases in excess of $1,000.00 for a part that is a known failure in design by Chrysler Corporation and their various owners (Mercedes Benz, Fiat, Stellantis) and others unknown at this time. …
Vehicle has stalled numerous times while operating at high rates of speed 60+ mph in most cases. No prior warning or indication of stalling until vehicle no longer accelerates and then seconds later loses power steering. Usually I can get to the side of the road and pull out of traffic. However last night was not the case. I stalled in a construction zone, with concrete barriers on both sides. I pulled over as far as I could and was nearly hit multiple times by semis and other vehicles. I had my 4 children in the car with me and they are traumatized now. They were bawling because they thought they were going to get hit. We had a sheriff call for a tow truck which was not free. We were left stranded in the dark, in the cold, for an hour just this incident. It once was an issue that only happened occasionally. It happened 6 times this past week while I was out of state for holidays. …
Engine complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 112 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, 16% of the model year's 681 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2013 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, though it has 4 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 2013 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to engine & cooling 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.