Chrysler Town & Country Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Q: What year Town & Country should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA recall and complaint data, the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has the most documented problems with a problem score of 2013 — driven primarily by 0 recalls, 1937 complaints, and issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Q: What is the best year Town & Country to buy?

The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is the best-scoring year in our analysis with a problem score of only 0, meaning 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record.

Q: Which Town & Country has the fewest problems?

The 2011, 2012, 2013 model years have the fewest reported problems in the NHTSA database. Always verify a specific vehicle's history with a VIN report before purchasing.

Every Chrysler Town & Country model year (2002–2016) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

Chrysler Town & Country Years to Avoid

#1 WORST

2008

0 recalls · 1937 complaints

38 reported injuries

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 2013

#2 WORST

2010

0 recalls · 1554 complaints

38 reported injuries

1 reported death

Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Problem score: 1635

#3 WORST

2005

0 recalls · 857 complaints

55 reported injuries

Top issue: AIR BAGS

Problem score: 967

Best Chrysler Town & Country Years to Buy

#1 BEST

2011

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#2 BEST

2012

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

#3 BEST

2013

0 recalls · 0 complaints

Main area: No significant complaints

Problem score: 0

Found the right year? Verify that specific Town & Country with a free VIN report.

Chrysler Town & Country — Year-by-Year Problem Report

Year	Complaints	Problem Score	Verdict
2016	0	0	Excellent
2015	0	0	Excellent
2014	0	0	Excellent
2013	0	0	Excellent
2012	0	0	Excellent
2011	0	0	Excellent
2010	1554	1635	Avoid
2009	706	730	Caution
2008	1937	2013	Avoid
2007	241	271	Good
2006	486	559	Good
2005	857	967	Caution
2004	167	199	Excellent
2003	245	311	Good
2002	419	482	Good

Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.

Chrysler Town & Country Shopping Guide by Era

2013–2017

Best: 2016

Mid-decade Town & Country units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Pre-2013

Proceed with Caution

Older 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. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year Town & Country should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country if possible. It has 0 recalls, 1937 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The overall problem score is 2013 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year Town & Country to buy?+

The 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.

Which Town & Country has the fewest problems?+

The 2011, 2012, 2013 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.

More Chrysler Town & Country Research

Reliability Score

Overall reliability rating and score breakdown for the Chrysler Town & Country.

Common Problems

Full breakdown of every reported defect for the Chrysler Town & Country.

Check a Specific Chrysler Town & Country VIN

Model-year rankings show statistical risk. A VIN-specific report reveals the individual vehicle's full history — accidents, odometer rollbacks, auction records, and open recall status.

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