2011 Chrysler Town and Country

◆ Worse than typical
2011 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
773
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

68% 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 2011: 773 complaints 2011 773 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 2011: 773 complaints 2011 773 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 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 2009 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2011 773 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2015 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

2011: 773 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

68% · 525 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Van was sitting in driveaway in front of my house. We noticed smoke coming from rear of the vehicle and then saw flames. Contacted 911. Fire department arrived to put out the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-12

Also filed under Structure

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked at his residence in the driveway, the contact stated a friend knocked on the door and informed the contact that the vehicle was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-25

Engine

14% · 107 reports
FIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 106 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Fuel pump relay gave out and unlike the durango and grand cherokee it's not on recall it's also 1000 dollar part that they know is bad, it stopped working for me on the highway had to coast to the icy shoulder and slipped into the ditch almost...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-24

Service brakes

7% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE

Power train

5% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and actuators/solenoids.

INJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2011Complaint volume 773 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2011-07-04Steering11V315000 Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011Dodge journey, Jeep wrangler, Chrysler 200, Chrysler 200 convertible, Dodge avenger, Dodge nitro, Jeep liberty, Dodge caliber, Jeep compass, Jeep…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for rivet presence and alignment and repair the steering column pivot as required, free of charge. The safety recall began on July 4, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at…

  3. I
    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
  4. R
    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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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  6. R
    2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles...

    Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 525 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 107 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 106 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V315000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V234000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

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FAQ

Is the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have?
3 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.