2010 Chrysler Town and Country

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2010 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2010: 1556 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1982	0
1983	2
1984	1
1985	0
1986	3
1987	0
1988	0
1989	1
1990	13
1991	25
1992	135
1993	214
1994	154
1995	58
1996	938
1997	388
1998	296
1999	362
2000	306
2001	462
2002	404
2003	245
2004	167
2005	857
2006	431
2007	219
2008	1939
2009	707
2010	1556
2011	773
2012	634
2013	680
2014	636
2015	381
2016	522
2017	1
2018	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 63%

63% of complaints: electrical system — 986 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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MY VAN CAUGHT ON FIRE ONLY DRIVING IT LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AWAY FROM MY HOUSE. FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COPS HAD TO COME AND PUT IT OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180905

Also filed under ENGINE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BEEPER ON THE REAR LIFT GATE OF CERTAIN MODELS THAT WAS NOT ON HIS VEHICLE. THE BEEPER WOULD WARN ANYONE WHEN THE GATE WAS GOING UP OR DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110224

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space or while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started stalling.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260805

Also filed under AIR BAGS

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 302 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 270 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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My vehicle was involved in a bad accident on September 1, 2023. The Air Bags FAILED TO DEPLOY! As a result, my Daughter sustained injuries. My insurance company is chomping at the bit to crush it! They have already totaled it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

IN ACCIDENT AND HIT IN DRIVERS DOOR WHILE DRIVING 25 MILES PER HOUR ON A CITY STREET . NO AIR BAGS WENT OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180307

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 165 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 128 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2010 — complaint volume: 1556

R 20110620 — electrical system

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 11V139000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140401 — suspension

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair...

Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

Campaign 14V055000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140616 — RQ (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

R 20141231 — electrical system

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014.

Campaign 14V234000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150526 — air bags, electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03.

Campaign 14V373000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210211 — air bags, steering

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 20V396000 — check if this car was fixed