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
3 recalls · 1392 complaints
24 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1449
0 recalls · 1119 complaints
29 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 1177
3 recalls · 610 complaints
35 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 689
Best Chrysler Town & Country Years to Buy
1 recall · 116 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 129
0 recalls · 135 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 151
1 recall · 163 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 184
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Chrysler Town & Country — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 341 | 5 | — | 357 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 259 | 17 | 2 | 306 | Good |
| 2014 | 2 | 417 | 29 | — | 481 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 455 | 14 | — | 492 | Good |
| 2012 | 4 | 447 | 23 | — | 505 | Good |
| 2011 | 1 | 542 | 15 | — | 575 | Caution |
| 2010 | 0 | 1119 | 29 | — | 1177 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 3 | 482 | 8 | — | 507 | Good |
| 2008 | 3 | 1392 | 24 | — | 1449 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 0 | 135 | 8 | — | 151 | Good |
| 2006 | 2 | 294 | 23 | — | 346 | Good |
| 2005 | 3 | 610 | 35 | — | 689 | Caution |
| 2004 | 1 | 116 | 5 | — | 129 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 1 | 163 | 9 | — | 184 | Good |
| 2002 | 3 | 253 | 15 | — | 292 | 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 3 recalls, 1392 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 1449 — 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 129. It has only 1 recall 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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