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
4 recalls · 1393 complaints
24 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 recalls · 1123 complaints
29 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 recalls · 610 complaints
35 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Federal Defect Investigations
NHTSA investigations are the stage that precedes a recall. 23 past investigations into the Town & Country became recalls.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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 | Deaths | Reliability | Value | Buyer Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 346 | 5 | — | 74 | 65 | 71 | Good |
| 2015 | 2 | 262 | 17 | 2 | 77 | 58 | 70 | Good |
| 2014 | 0 | 419 | 29 | — | 67 | 52 | 62 | Good |
| 2013 | 2 | 458 | 14 | — | 66 | 47 | 59 | Good |
| 2012 | 2 | 449 | 23 | — | 65 | 43 | 57 | Good |
| 2011 | 2 | 542 | 15 | — | 62 | 40 | 54 | Caution |
| 2010 | 5 | 1123 | 29 | — | 62 | 40 | 54 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 5 | 482 | 8 | — | 64 | 40 | 56 | Caution |
| 2008 | 4 | 1393 | 24 | — | 62 | 40 | 54 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 1 | 138 | 8 | — | 87 | 40 | 71 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 294 | 23 | — | 75 | 40 | 63 | Good |
| 2005 | 3 | 610 | 35 | — | 62 | 40 | 54 | Caution |
| 2004 | 2 | 116 | 5 | — | 87 | 40 | 71 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 1 | 163 | 9 | — | 85 | 40 | 69 | Good |
| 2002 | 2 | 253 | 15 | — | 79 | 40 | 65 | Good |
| 2001 | 3 | 318 | 16 | — | 74 | 40 | 62 | Good |
Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. 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: 2016 (Buyer Score 71).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best year Town & Country to buy?+
The 2004 Chrysler Town & Country scores highest on our Buyer Score (71/100) — combining a reliability score of 87/100 with a value score of 40/100. It has 2 recalls and 116 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 4 recalls and 1393 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, ENGINE, AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 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.