Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission pump to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was inspected by 3 different dealers and determined there was a faulty transmission pump. The consumer is appealing the recall and requesting to be part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while her father was driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer but, the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated the failure was like NHTSA campaign number: 16V461000 (Power Train) however, the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
My Vehicle is no even at 100,000 and there is a ticking noise, I was told it is the rocker arm and lifter, I was told that this is a constant issue with Chryslers and that this happens constantly. I fell like since i am right outside of the warranty by a few months that this should be covered considering i heard a tick before my warranty was up and was never told that is what it was and every time i took it everyone just brushed it off. This is a safely hazard because i was told i have to wait until this gets really bad before anyone can do anything about it cause no one know which rocker arm is messing up. My car can stop or back fire at any point and all I'm being told is i have to wait until it mess up all the way which is not a good thing. It can stop at any point and someone could run right into me. …
My van has a leak at the valve seat in cylinder 1 on the intake side. It has been inspected my a mechanic and available for anyone else to look at it. My car is not old and low mileage. The mechanic said he had someone recently in with the same problem on the 3.6L engine, same year, same low mileage. This causes a problem because the combustion is not properly working in the engine so it has a health hazard for everyone because it has a larger and worse carbon footprint because the engine is not working/functioning properly how the car manufacturers intended it to be. I have searched forums and have found multiple people having the same problem with the cylinders. I believe the problem to be with the engine head because the mechanic said when he fixed the other engine he had to get the head off and get it re-machined. Also people are having the misfire in different cylinder. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to restart after an hour. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that a repair was a waste of money as no diagnosis or repairs were done. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced however, the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who then replaced an unknown filter however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic who stated that a thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
My van began to leak oil at a high rate spontaneously one day. I found antifreeze had mixed into the piston chamber as well. Upon further investigation, it appears that the OFA as Chrysler calls it, or the Oil Filter Assembly, has a fatal design flaw being made of plastic and through heat and time these units are prone to cracking. Upon investigating forums, this assembly is used on other vehicles across the FCA brands and exhibits the same failure. It is also prone to cracking during the replacement process of the filter as high torque of unscrewing or screwing the filter can crack a portion of the OFA. There is an aluminum version of the OFA that is being recommended for replacement of the OEM OFA which to me signals a confirmation of the design defect, however, if the vehicle is outside the warranty, the OEM is refusing to cover any of the replacement cost.
2015 Chrysler Town and Country lost propulsion power while driving, endangering 2 occupants and surrounding drivers. While driving on a residential road, vehicle came to a stop at intersection. Upon attempting to accelerate from stop and applying gas, vehicle jolted and would not accelerate past 5 miles an hour with transmission engaging and disengaging while shifter was in drive. Vehicle's transmission would intermittently engage and disengage for 1/2 mile with no warning lights or error messages. Vehicle idled as normal, but vehicle would not engage transmission properly when shifter set to "Drive" position. Vehicle was then parked in driveway off of the road.
In approximately 10 separate instances starting around December 12th when I was driving my 2015 Town and Chrysler Mini van, it would lose power and shut off randomly. I would attempt to steer the car to the side or middle of the road (I lost the ability to turn the wheel), shut the car off and turn it back on and the car would start up again no problem. I took the car to the dealership three times for this issue and they were not able to find an issue any of the times I brought it in. It happened once when my daughter was in the car. I was concerned from my safety because I could have been rear ended. I avoid highway driving because of this issue.
The battery and check engine lights are constantly on despite a new battery, new battery cable, and new alternator. The cruise control will randomly stop working. Abs and vehicle stability lights will go on and off. And at times headlights, dash, and radio screen will flicker and lose power making it impossible to see or know what the car is doing. Mechanic has looked at and repaired the car 3 different times and there is nothing identifiably wrong. The car is now unsafe to drive not knowing when the dash will go out, speed will reduce, or lights turn off. It is a hazard to the driver and others on the road.
I bought my car from 440 Dodge in Jersey City NJ, I had Mopar Insurance for repairs. I bought it back twice for transmission purposes, Dealer did change a somewhat sensor to change shifting on trans at no charge cause I was covered but know it's happening again, Not shifting accordingly, gas is burning cause of staying in gears that are not shifting. Trans is not slipping but I'm having the same problem on shifting and will stay stuck on same gear and car will keep accelerating wich in some cases l'd have to keep foot on brake, pull over and let system reset. What are my options in this case, Thank You
Engine complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country, 16% of the model year's 383 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2015 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2015 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 2015 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 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.