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 2016 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake pedal, shifted to park(P) and restarted the vehicle after each failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The check engine, power steering, and the ABS warning lights and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. While researching on the NHTSA.GOV website, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while his wife was attempting to reverse the vehicle, the vehicle failed to perform as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to her destination even though the reverse was inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic eight months later and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission failed to shift into high gear. The vehicle was revving. The contact also stated that the vehicle had failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service station to have the transmission replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact there was no recall coverage for the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 82,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a hissing noise detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the oil pump and axle needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but no additional assistance was provided. The contact called the local dealer where they informed her that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was a misfire in the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,212.
Driving home from work with vehicle behaving normally. I slowed down for traffic light and felt a hesitation when trying to accelerate. I was then unable to gain speed and was impeding traffic. The vehicle was inspected by a certified auto repair where they were unable to drive and had to push into garage. Diagnostic code for loss of hydraulic pump pressure, internal transmission failure. The transmission was replaced At that time.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the catalytic convertor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,359.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Cylinder 3 missfire Loss of hydraulic pump prime. Line pressure low. LC pressure switch rationality. Yes it's available for inspection. Unknown if reproduced by dealer or other Unknown if inspected by manufacturer or other. The check engine light came on a little after 90k miles, at which time it was out of warranty, the mechanic said it had a weak cylinder and the motor needed to be replaced or rebuilt, but it was still drivable. The van would start shaking and loses power under moderate acceleration (like getting on interstate) and begin dinging but eventually gain power back. Around 119k miles, the van made a loud Squealing sound and started loosing speed very quickly in the middle of traffic. I put the car in park and back in drive to see if I could get it out of the road. …
1) Check engine light appears and engine loses power when going up inclines on highway (bridge, hill, etc.) Cruise control shuts off involuntarily and even if you push the gas pedal to the floor, the vehicle decelerates. This causes a safety issue every time as cars in other lanes are swerving around me as I haven't enough power to adequately climb the hill. Dealer service dept says it's most likely a camshaft issue, based on their diagnostic code P0369. This started happening @ 65,000 miles - ridiculously early for such a major engine repair. My own mechanic says this is a known issue with Chrysler Town & Country, yet FCA refuses to stand behind their product. 2) Blind spot sensor failed @ 30,000 miles - also a known issue. …
Engine complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 71 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, 13% of the model year's 527 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system › emission control › catalytic convertor (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2016 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2016 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 2016 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles, and 13% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 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.