2014 Chrysler Town and Country

◆ Worse than typical
2014 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
636
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

34% 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 2008 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2014 636 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints
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 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2014 636 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 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 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2014: 636 complaints 2014 636 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

2014: 636 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

34% · 216 reports

Most commonly citing accesory power outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette lighter and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The rear power outlet caught fire while driving today 03/05/2024. Nothing was plugged in to the outlet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-06

Previous complaint airbags did not go off although impact felt extreme.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-13

Also filed under Air bags

Engine

24% · 151 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Seats

15% · 96 reports

Most commonly citing head restraint.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The passenger seat headrest deployed without warning. I slowly pulled out of a parking lot and proceeded down the road. I heard a loud bang and looked over at my daughter to ask what was that. She said ouch my head.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-25

The passenger headrest opened without a traffic incident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03

Air bags

12% · 76 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Subject vehicle (2014 Chrysler Town and Country VAN, vehicle 2) was involved in collision accident with 2005 Ford mustang (Vehicle 1).

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-20

Also filed under Service brakes

Power train

8% · 51 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2014Complaint volume 636 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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    2014-10-23Tires14V632000 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22,...

    Remedy: Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.

  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.

  5. R
    2018-02-14Equipment17V824000 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018.

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    2019-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-02-25 Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
  7. I
    2020-08-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-04 Interior Vehicle Fire
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    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

2014 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 216 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 151 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 96 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V632000 · Tires
  • Recall 14V234000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 17V824000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country have?
4 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.