VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE
Chrysler Town & Country2001–2016
Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.
Best Years to Buy a Chrysler Town & Country
Buyer Score combines reliability (65%) and depreciation value (35%) — higher is better.
Chrysler Town & Country Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 1937 complaints
38 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0 recalls · 1554 complaints
38 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0 recalls · 857 complaints
55 reported injuries
Top issue: AIR BAGS
Chrysler Town & Country — Year-by-Year Comparison
Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | 100 | 40 | 79 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 1554 | 38 | 52 | 40 | 48 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 0 | 706 | 12 | 64 | 40 | 56 | Caution |
| 2008 | 0 | 1937 | 38 | 60 | 40 | 53 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 0 | 241 | 15 | 63 | 40 | 55 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 486 | 34 | 52 | 40 | 48 | Good |
| 2005 | 0 | 857 | 55 | 60 | 40 | 53 | Caution |
| 2004 | 0 | 167 | 16 | 62 | 40 | 54 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 0 | 245 | 28 | 44 | 40 | 43 | Good |
| 2002 | 0 | 419 | 29 | 52 | 40 | 48 | Good |
| 2001 | 0 | 473 | 34 | 52 | 40 | 48 | Good |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.
Known Chrysler Town & Country Problems
Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.
Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.
Shopping by Era
How each generation of the Town & Country compares — best year within each era shown.
2013–2017
Mid-decade models in the depreciation sweet spot — typically 35–55% below original MSRP. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and recall completion. Best: 2013 (Buyer Score 79).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Town & Country to buy?+
The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country scores highest on our Buyer Score (79/100) — combining a reliability score of 100/100 with a value score of 40/100. It has 0 recalls and 0 NHTSA complaints on record.
Which Town & Country years have the most problems?+
The 2008, 2010, 2005 model years have the highest problem scores in our analysis. The 2008 Town & Country leads with 0 recalls and 1937 owner complaints.
What is the Buyer Score?+
The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.
What are the most common Town & Country problems?+
The most frequently reported Chrysler Town & Country issues involve: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS, AIR BAGS, STEERING. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.
Deep-Dive Research
Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Chrysler Town & Country.
Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar minivan vehicles.
Every Town & Country year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.
A buyer's guide shows model-level risk. A VIN report shows the individual vehicle — accidents, odometer history, open recalls, and auction records.