Equipment complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0% | 12,000 miles |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% | 48,000 miles |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% | 32,000 miles |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% | 36,000 miles |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% | — |
| 2008 | 17 | 1% | 20,000 miles |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% | 69,000 miles |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% | 69,000 miles |
| 2005 | 11 | 1% | 36,000 miles |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% | 43,000 miles |
| 2002 | 10 | 2% | 50,000 miles |
| 2001 | 17 | 4% | 78,000 miles |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% | 56,000 miles |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% | 63,000 miles |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% | 99,000 miles |
| 1996 | 20 | 2% | 114,000 miles |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accessories, trailer hitches and other equipment).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Warning lights on both mirrors for blind spot detection stay on always - with the ding ding ding sounds ringing on and off - weather driving down the road or sitting still parked, if the car is running, the problem is there. I believe this unsafe issue should be fixed by a recall, as it is a problem that is very unsafe & dangerous, many folks whom have purchased this vehicle are experiencing the same unsafe problem! I paid for this feature on the vehicle, to add safety and now it is causing just the opposite, unsafe driving conditions. This really concerns me, a safety feature failing on all these cars and especially at such low mileage. With this feature malfunctioning, it is much more dangerous than texting or talking on the phone while driving. What is the criteria to get a recall in place, do people have to have accidents or die to get a problem recalled, how is it decided.
I was driving our Town and Country van on the interstate and was going to change lanes to my left. The blind spot detection did not come on to warn me that a car was there. Almost hit the other car. This has happened many times since. On 9-27-1014 driving out of the driveway at our house the blind spot detection did not pick up the garbage can on the side of the drive and hit the can causing $ 361.53 of damage. Told Chrysler but they said no recalls for this. Now the blind spot system is not working at all and the dash is dinging all the time. I see there was a recall for a 2009 Town and Country van for this problem no. J01. Many people are complaining on the internet about this fix costing $ 2,000 at the dealer. Seems there should be a recall for this 2012 van as safety has been lost and crashes are expected to happen.
The blind spot detection system stopped working. Upon further investigation, it was determined that both sensors in the rear quarter panels and 1 plug need to be replaced. The right rear sensor was completed corroded through and separated apart. The plug for this sensor is also melted from the corrosion. The left rear sensor has a large bulge in the plastic from over heating. I contacted the dealer and was told that this is a known problem but there is no recall. The estimate over the phone was $3,000.00
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the instrument panel, electrical sliding doors and the power windows failed. The contact stated that every light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the failure could have been caused by the radio. The manufacturer was notified and wanted the vehicle to be brought in to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 6,593. Updated 08/01/12 the dealer informed the consumer the problem was with the sirius satellite radio.
Pursuant to a recall notice I have tried in vain numerous times since jun 7, 2015 to get the Chrysler dealer known as adams of annapolis to schedule an appointment . The reason told to me is that they have not received the parts from the manufacturer and to keep checking back with them to see if the parts have arrived. Adams will not take my phone number to tell me when the parts do come in. Moreover, they refuse to return my calls when I try to find out if the parts have come in. The only way I can communicate with them is if I appear in person . I have done so twice and continue to be told what I have described above. I am a handicapped person with a ramp van and find this totally unacceptable which is why I am filing this complaint. In the meantime, I have had the ramp side door open without activating the fobik.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. In addition, the contact stated that the locking device failed to hold the wheelchair in place intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness and the circuit board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 300.
2009 Chrysler Town & Country. Consumer writes in regards to occupant restraint controller module malfunction. The consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. A diagnoses revealed the occupant restraint controller module was giving a fault code b2208 and it needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he found a recall for the 2008 models and believed Chrysler should honor their commitment by including his model year in the recall, as the same parts existed on both models.
2009 Chrysler Town and Country. Consumer writes in regards to several problems with vehicle. The consumer experienced ongoing problems with the radio/dvd/ the consumer made several trips to the dealer, where they suggested a new battery. However, the new battery did not rectify the problem. Also, the driver side window, as well as the ignition would stick at times. The dealer lubricated the window. However, the problem continued.
Related recalls (4)
Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Equipment
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.
Equipment
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and Dodge grand caravan vehicles, manufactured from March 9, 2012 through March 12, 2012. Some vehicles May be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right side liftgate pinch sensors, free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2012. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
On certain Mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts May drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
Remedy: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on January 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chrysler Town and Country years have equipment problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (20), 2001 (17), 2008 (17), 2005 (11) and 2002 (10) model years. Equipment complaints make up 2% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Chrysler Town and Country equipment problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 25V-876 (latch/anchor, Dec 17, 2025); 17V-824 (equipment, Dec 21, 2017); 12V-191 (equipment, May 2, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chrysler Town and Country equipment problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 48,000 miles; 50% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the electrical › radio/tape deck/cd etc. (29 mentions), followed by the electrical (9).
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.