Chrysler Town & Country Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chrysler Town & Country model year (2001–2016) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chrysler Town & Country Years to Avoid
5 recalls · 1393 complaints
24 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1456
2 recalls · 1123 complaints
29 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1187
5 recalls · 610 complaints
35 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 695
Best Chrysler Town & Country Years to Buy
5 recalls · 116 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 141
2 recalls · 138 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 160
5 recalls · 163 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 196
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Chrysler Town & Country — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 347 | 5 | — | 360 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 262 | 17 | 2 | 309 | Good |
| 2014 | 2 | 419 | 29 | — | 483 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 459 | 14 | — | 496 | Good |
| 2012 | 1 | 449 | 23 | — | 498 | Good |
| 2011 | 1 | 542 | 15 | — | 575 | Caution |
| 2010 | 2 | 1123 | 29 | — | 1187 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 5 | 482 | 8 | — | 513 | Caution |
| 2008 | 5 | 1393 | 24 | — | 1456 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 2 | 138 | 8 | — | 160 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 294 | 23 | — | 349 | Good |
| 2005 | 5 | 610 | 35 | — | 695 | Caution |
| 2004 | 5 | 116 | 5 | — | 141 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 5 | 163 | 9 | — | 196 | Good |
| 2002 | 6 | 253 | 15 | — | 301 | Good |
| 2001 | 4 | 318 | 16 | — | 362 | Good |
All 16 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chrysler Town & Country Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2015Mid-decade Town & Country units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2015 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Town & Country models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Town & Country should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country if possible. It has 5 recalls, 1393 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 1456 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Town & Country to buy?+
The 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 141. It has only 5 recalls and 116 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Town & Country has the fewest problems?+
The 2004, 2007, 2003 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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