2010 Chrysler Town and Country

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2010 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

Complaints
1,556
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2010

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

63% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2010 1,556 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2010 1,556 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 1999 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2010 1,556 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2015 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

2010: 1,556 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19832
19841
19850
19863
19870
19880
19891
199013
199125
1992135
1993214
1994154
199558
1996938
1997388
1998296
1999362
2000306
2001462
2002404
2003245
2004167
2005857
2006431
2007219
20081,939
2009707
20101,556
2011773
2012634
2013680
2014636
2015382
2016525
20171
20180

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

63% · 986 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-09-05

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, 2011-02-24

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, 2026-08-05

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

19% · 302 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

17% · 270 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2023-09-07

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, 2018-03-07

Service brakes

11% · 165 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

8% · 128 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2010Complaint volume 1,556 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2011-06-20Electrical system11V139000 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…

    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.

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    2014-04-01Suspension14V055000 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.

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    2014-06-16Recall queryClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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    2014-12-31Electrical system14V234000 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.

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    2015-05-26Air bags, electrical system14V373000 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.

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    2021-02-11Air bags, steering20V396000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 986 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 302 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 270 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V139000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V055000 · Suspension
  • Recall 14V234000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 14V373000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 20V396000 · Air bags, steering

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.