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2010 Chrysler Town and Country: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 1,556 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group, with 978 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the van, and these are the biggest groups.
- Electrical system. 978 complaints[2]. Owners describe the van shutting down while driving and then starting again, an ignition key that moved on its own, door locks that worked now and then, and missing warning sounds on the rear doors and lift gate.
- Engine. 327 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe the engine stalling without warning, sometimes with a loss of power. Others describe an oil leak and a coolant line that let go on a nearly new van.
- Air bags. 269 complaints[6]. Owners describe air bags that went off while parked, and air bags that did not go off in a crash. Some also describe water coming in under the dash.
- Brakes. 165 complaints[7]. Owners describe shuddering and pulsing when braking, rotors that needed work early, and rear brake parts that corroded and stuck. One owner describes a pedal that sank in a hard stop.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Town and Country is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (20V396), July 2020. About 925,239 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[8]
- Air Bags (14V373), June 2014. About 722,705 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, steering problems, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[9]
- Electrical System (14V234), May 2014. About 644,757 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly (14V055), February 2014. About 130 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- Electrical System › Ignition (11V139), March 2011. About 195,798 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Town and Country, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 17 / 25 / 20 | $3,350 |
| Town and Country, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive[13] | 17 / 24 / 19 | $3,550 |
| Town and Country, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[14] | 16 / 23 / 18 | $3,700 |
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 58 | 1 |
| 1996 | 938 | 7 |
| 1997 | 388 | 5 |
| 1998 | 296 | 5 |
| 1999 | 362 | 4 |
| 2006 | 486 | 2 |
| 2009 | 707 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1,556 | 5 |
| 2011 | 773 | 3 |
| 2012 | 634 | 5 |
| 2013 | 681 | 4 |
| 2014 | 636 | 4 |
| 2015 | 383 | 4 |
| 2016 | 527 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the Town and Country show 1,556 complaints and 5 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 14 model years listed, 13 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 0 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 1995 (58) and the most are for 2010 (1,556)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2010 Town and Country?
The 2010 Town and Country has a long complaint list on file with NHTSA[1]. The electrical system stands out as the biggest group[2]. Engine, air bag and brake complaints follow[5][6][7]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many vans were sold. If you shop for one, check the recall section above and have the electrical and brake systems looked at before you buy[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
- The electrical system has the largest group of complaints on file[2]. Engine, air bag and brake complaints come next[5][6][7].
- Does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year data lists 5 recalls for this model year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
- Is the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Owners filed 1,556 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Electrical complaints are the largest group[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide and not a verdict.
- How many miles do the problems show up at?
- Electrical complaints name a median of 78,000 miles at failure[2]. Engine complaints name a median of 80,000 miles[5]. Brake complaints came earlier, at a median of 55,000 miles[7].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 1,556 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country (35 mention a crash, 25 a fire, 38 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 978 complaints name the electrical system component group (6 crashes, 18 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 78,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler Town and Country model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Town and Country, 4.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 327 complaints name the engine component group (5 crashes, 5 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 269 complaints name the air bags component group (22 crashes, 1 fires, 15 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 165 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 20V396, filed July 7, 2020: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V373, filed June 26, 2014: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V234, filed May 7, 2014: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V055, filed February 11, 2014: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V139, filed March 1, 2011: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Town and Country, 3.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Town and Country, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov