MYRModel Year Report

2013 Chrysler Town and Country

◆ Worse than typical
2013 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-09-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Town and Country Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 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: 1939 complaints 2008 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 381 complaints 2016: 522 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018
2013: 680 complaints
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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
20081939
2009707
20101556
2011773
2012634
2013680
2014636
2015381
2016522
20171
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 58%

58% of complaints: electrical system — 395 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and starter assembly.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The Battery died and would not recharge. I checked the van. No lights were left on; no warning notifications. I replaced the battery.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251030

Also filed under SEATS and UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING SMELL FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130709

When I started my car I heard a “ding” and saw that my airbag light was on.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260725

Also filed under AIR BAGS and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 108 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SEATS 9%

9% of complaints: seats — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint.

FIRE INJURY
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THE DRIVER-SIDE ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT FIRED WITHOUT PROVOCATION WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. IT HIT MY WIFE IN THE HEAD. THE PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE THE HEAD REST ARE BROKEN AND CHALKY, LIKE PLASTIC LEFT TO SIT IN THE SUN TOO LONG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180518

YESTERDAY MY 69 YEAR OLD MOTHER GOT INTO THE 2ND ROW CAPTAIN SEAT OF MY VAN. I WAS BUCKLING MY SON INTO THE OTHER CAPTAIN SEAT. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE SCREAMED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180515

WE RENTED THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN TO TRANSPORT OUR FAMILY WHILE ON VACATION. A COUPLE OF DAYS INTO OUR VACATION, I PLACED MY RIGHT HAND AT THE TOP OF THE CAPTAIN SEAT IN THE MIDDLE ROW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VAN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130829

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2013 — complaint volume: 680
R 20130911 — air bags, electrical system

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the o

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chr

Campaign 13V283000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131003 — air bags

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorr

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign

Campaign 13V291000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 20190909 — PE (closed 20260225)

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

R 20260205 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (395 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (108 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V283000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V291000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V234000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2010 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.