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2011 Chrysler Town And Country: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 773 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (57% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2025

3
recalls
773
owner complaints
12
fire reports
69,000
typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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One of the most complained-about Town And Country years (#5 of 27, age-adjusted)Weak spot: electrical system (57%)12 fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 773 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)57% · 415 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)9% · 64 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System (fuel pump, tank, lines)7% · 54 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)5% · 39 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)4% · 29 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3% · 24 complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased from the Facebook Marketplace. The vehicle was taken to the DMV to be titled, and it was discovered that the title had been altered. The odometer reading was scratched off the title, and the numbers were unidentifiable. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 101,211, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was unknown. The contact had not retrieved a Carfax report.Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2026
The tipm fuel pump relay is faulty causing the car to start intermittently. It also stalled on a main road without any warning with my kids in the car. Luckily I was able to put the flashers on and drift to the side and others were able to get around without any accident. However they came close to hitting myself and others. I have spent over $1,000 at this point fixing items that didn't need to be fixed only to finally find out online that others have this issue and its a known issue for Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Town and Country but for some reason the recall is only for Dodge and Jeep.Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2026
It stalls to turn on even when I changed everything from, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, heater pumps, alternator, new battery. And it still won't turn on it's been happening for 4 months now. And I changed things that were recommended. I do my oil change every time I need as well.Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2025
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The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ABS module and Service Brake warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator also failed to operate as needed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS and traction control had failed, and the ABS module needed to be replaced. The ABS module was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2025
My vehicle has overheating problems ever since I have had it. I have had the thermostat replaced. The sensor thermostat replaced. The radiator flushed and had several shops look at it yet they could find nothing wrong but I go through antifreeze like crazy. At least 1 gallon every month. The temp reads 100 - 180 on hot days and it gets super hot.Owner report · Engine · Jun 2025
In Oct of 2024 My driver's side window shattered out of nowhere for no apparent reason! I heard this really loud boom then the window shattered ! I took it in the have the regulator replaced and the window. I also put a windshield in it at that time as well. Then in August of 2025 not even a year later and once again my window shattered and my winshield cracked. This time i was driving on the freeway and I heard a big pop the crash and in tiny pieces mof glass fell in to the door driver's side window .Owner report · Electrical System · May 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after a while. The vehicle was taken to Holcombe Automotive, where it was determined that one of the cylinder heads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under TSB Number: D-14-12 because the TSB had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 77,564.Owner report · Engine · Dec 2024
The vehicle had a recall that was not satisfied before expiration. The vehicle currently has only 92,135 miles. The car would stall out while driving down the road. The head was manufactured to thin, cylinder misfire. It was very unsafe going up and down the mountains in our area especially. It would not shift after going down an incline. So have to pull over and restart. I called and made a complaint before. We finally saved up enough to pay for the work. I have a receipt for $3219.76. The chrysler recall bulletin is 09-002-14. I contacted Chrysler they just put me to all different people and no one knows. This was a very dangerous situation to drive.Owner report · Engine · Aug 2024
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. They said something appeared to have shorted or exploded inside the driver side rear wall panel. Just below the rear window vent in the area of the 3 row speakers and cup holders. It burned down the exterior of the van near the gas cap.Owner report · Structure · Apr 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at 45-50 MPH, the complete electrical system shut down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the electrical system had shut down. The vehicle failed to turn over and restart.  The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2024

When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 20 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 3 campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14V234000 · May 2014

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. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

STEERING:COLUMN11V315000 · Jun 2011

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 PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.

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 1-800-853-1403.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR:25V876000 · Dec 2025

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 equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

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.

Trouble codes owners mention

OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2011 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Drive typeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?

NHTSA has 773 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country. The most complained-about area is electrical system (57% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2011 Chrysler Town And Country problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 69,000 miles or less.

Does the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.