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
7 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 21
6 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 18
5 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 15
Best Chrysler Town & Country Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Chrysler Town & Country — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Caution |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Caution |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 12 | Caution |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Caution |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | — | — | 21 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 18 | Avoid |
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: 2016Mid-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 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 2002 Chrysler Town & Country if possible. It has 7 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 21 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Town & Country to buy?+
The 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Town & Country has the fewest problems?+
The 2010, 2011, 2014 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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