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2015 Chrysler Town and Country: problems, recalls and fuel economy
Owners report the most problems with the power train and the seats[1][2]. NHTSA lists four recalls for this model year, and one covers a transmission pump that can seize[3][4].
Most reported problems
NHTSA has 383 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Town and Country[5]. Of those, 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 25 injuries and 3 deaths[5]. These are unverified owner reports. One complaint can name several parts, so the group counts below add up to more than the 383 total[5].
| Component group | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Median miles at failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train[1] | 113 | 2 | 2 | 81,000 |
| Seats[2] | 80 | 1 | 10 | 71,000 |
| Engine[8] | 63 | 0 | 0 | 76,000 |
| Electrical system[9] | 62 | 1 | 0 | 55,650 |
| Unknown or other[10] | 42 | 0 | 3 | 64,935 |
| Air bags[11] | 39 | 9 | 13 | 68,000 |
| Speed control[12] | 18 | 3 | 1 | 29,898 |
| Structure[13] | 17 | 0 | 1 | 57,000 |
Power train. This is the largest group[1]. In the sample of 12 complaints we read, minor: say 'most of the 12' is not allowed either, so use 'about 10 of the 12' or 'in 10 of the 12' only if rechecked.[1]. Five of the 12 point to the transmission pump or low hydraulic pressure[1]. Four of the 12 say the van was not covered by the transmission recall but showed the same failure[1]. Owners report a median of 81,000 miles when the problem showed up[1].
Seats. This group has 10 injuries and 1 death among 80 complaints[2]. In the sample of 12 we read, 11 describe an active head restraint that popped out, came apart or deployed with no crash, sometimes hitting the person in the seat[2]. One describes seat backs failing in a rear-end crash[2].
Electrical system. In the sample we read, owners describe digital displays or gauges going dark in 3 of 12 complaints, door locks that would not hold in 2, and a key that could be removed when the transmission was not in park in 2[9]. The median mileage here is 55,650[9].
Engine. Of 12 complaints we read, 6 describe rough running such as hesitation, skipping, shaking or seizing[8]. This group has no crashes or injuries on file[8].
Air bags. There are only 39 complaints, but this group has the most crashes of any group, with 9 crashes, 13 injuries and 3 deaths[11]. We did not read a sample of these texts, so we cannot say what owners describe.
Recalls
NHTSA lists four recalls for this model year[3]. Newest first:
- Wheelchair restraints (25V876). Announced in December 2025[14]. It covers certain vans fitted with Rollx QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints, 86 units in total[14]. The retractors may not lock, so a wheelchair could move during travel and raise the risk of injury[14]. The fix is an inspection and replacement of the retractors as needed, free of charge[14].
- Fire extinguisher (17V824). Announced in December 2017 for 61,791 vehicles across several brands[15]. Certain Kidde fire extinguishers may clog or have a nozzle that detaches, so the extinguisher might not work in a fire[15]. Owners are told to contact Kidde for a free replacement[15].
- Transmission pump (16V461). Announced in June 2016 for 26,298 vehicles, including 2015 to 2016 Town and Country vans built July 31, 2015 to April 18, 2016[4]. The pump may seize and cause a loss of hydraulic pressure. The van could then lose power, which raises the risk of a crash[4]. Dealers replace the pump free of charge[4]. Some owners in our complaint sample say their van was outside the recall but failed the same way[1].
- Windshield (16V044). Announced in January 2016 for 184 vehicles built August 16, 2014 to December 5, 2015[16]. The windshield may have been glued with expired primer and could come loose in a crash[16]. Dealers replace the windshield free of charge[16].
Fuel economy
EPA rates the 3.6L 6-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive at 17 MPG city, 25 highway and 20 combined[6]. EPA's estimated annual fuel cost is $3,350[6]. The ratings are the same on regular gasoline and on gasoline or E85[6][17]. minor: append[6].
Safety ratings
NHTSA gives the front-wheel-drive van 4 stars overall[7]. Frontal crash is 4 stars, side crash is 5 stars and rollover is 4 stars[7]. NHTSA puts the rollover risk at 16.4%[7].
How 2015 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 |
With 383 complaints, 2015 has the fewest of the model years from 2006 to 2016 in NHTSA's list[3]. Three early years have fewer: 1995 with 58, 1998 with 296 and 1999 with 362[3]. The most is 1,556 for 2010[3]. The neighbors are 636 for 2014 and 527 for 2016[3].
On recalls, 2015 has 4, the same as 2013 and 2014[3]. 2009 has 6, and 2010, 2012 and 2016 each have 5[3]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vans were sold, so treat the comparison as rough.
Should you buy a used 2015 Town and Country?
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
- By complaint count, power train leads with 113 complaints and seats follows with 80[1][2]. In the sample we read, owners describe transmission trouble and active head restraints that deploy or come apart[1][2].
- Does the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists four: wheelchair restraints, a fire extinguisher, a transmission pump and a windshield[14][15][4][16]. Each has a free remedy described[14][15][4][16].
- What MPG does the 2015 Town and Country get?
- EPA rates it at 17 city, 25 highway and 20 combined MPG[6].
- How safe is the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
- NHTSA rates it 4 stars overall, with 5 stars for side crash[7].
Facts and sources
- 113 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 81,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 80 complaints name the seats component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 10 injuries, median mileage at failure 71,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chrysler Town and Country model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V461, filed June 24, 2016: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
- NHTSA has 383 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country (15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 25 injuries, 3 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for Town and Country, 3.6L 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, VAN FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 63 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 76,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 62 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 55,650). NHTSA vehicle records
- 42 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 64,935). NHTSA vehicle records
- 39 complaints name the air bags component group (9 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 18 complaints name the speed control component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 29,898). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V876, filed December 17, 2025: Equipment Adaptive / Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints / Securement › Latch / Anchor › . NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V824, filed December 21, 2017: Equipment. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V044, filed January 28, 2016: Visibility › Windshield. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Town and Country, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov