10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,821 miles

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problem #60

Dec 042022

Town & Country

  • miles
While driving, the engine will shut off resulting in a loss of power steering and brakes, amongst other systems. Very hazardous. Previous models have been recalled for this same issue and I would like to report it is STILL an issue in the 2010 town & country limited.

- Whitesville, KY, USA

problem #59

Jul 262021

Town & Country

  • 151,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the headlights would randomly turn off, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. When the failure occurred, the headlights could not be reactivated. Additionally, the braking system would randomly malfunction causing an extended stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the TIPM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. Previously while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced jerking and shaking. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was 151,000.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #58

Mar 152021

Town & Country

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #57

Jun 212021

Town & Country

  • miles
My wife was driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. She was approachign a stop sign intersection when this occurred. All 3 of my kids in the car. The electronic stability control lights came on, power steering and brakes were affected. Vehicle was turned off and restarted. Very dangerous. There are multiple train crossings in my area and my wife and I drive these routes frequently. This seems to be a common concern based on the complaints and needs to be resolved before someone is seriously injured or killed. I urge anyone who experiences this to report it to the NHTSA. I urge the NHTSA to open an investigation and initiate a recall on this matter which could potentially affect thousands of drivers (vehicle owners) as well as the public at large.

- Galt, CA, USA

problem #56

May 012016

Town & Country

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle would resume normal driving upon restart of the engine. The contact had taken the vehicle to several independent mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact had also taken the vehicle to york Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (1765 S, us-231, crawfordsville, in 47933) where the mechanic was also unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Crawfordsville, IN, USA

problem #55

Dec 052020

Town & Country

  • miles
When trying to put car in manual mode the shifter doesn't change gears. This causes an issue when trying to shift to lower gears in bad weather. I have read many forums on this issue and it seems as tho it is completely a design flaw. There is a plastic piece that rubs on the wires and shorts them out eventually causing you not to switch gears manually, which can cause an accident in bad weather

- Norfolk, CT, USA

problem #54

Aug 302020

Town & Country

  • 108,000 miles
Driving on freeway the check engine light came on and van shifted into 3rd gear without warning. Diagnosed with stuck valve and gear stuck in 3rd or 2nd year. Van wouldn't drive over 45 rpms had to exit freeway fast. Rpms acting sporadically from 0 to 5 dropping rapidly and increasing. My life was at risked due to fast traffic approaching. Semi's, cars and trucks headed towards me at 75 mph.

- St. Clair Shores, MI, USA

problem #53

Jan 012020

Town & Country

  • 77,000 miles
2010 Chrysler Town and country will click once, but will not turn over. This issue typically happens when the vehicle has been running for a while, and the engine is hot, or during hotter months. This causes car to not turn on when hot, not over heated, just hot. This has been noted on many other websites for this same year and people believe it has something to do with the transmission sensor not knowing if the car is in park or drive. This has happened to other years causing vehicle to slip into other gears. This could be considered dangerous. This has been occurring on vehicle since three months after purchase from dealer with no check engine lights coming on or any running issues.

- North Port, FL, USA

problem #52

Mar 012019

Town & Country

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently, the steering wheel became firm, and the vehicle stalled with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact was also unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact waited for approximately three minutes and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to livonia Chrysler Jeep located at 30777 Plymouth rd, livonia, mi 48150, (734) 525-5000. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact associated the failure was NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #51

Nov 062019

Town & Country

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The gear shift lever was placed in the park position. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Kearney, NE, USA

problem #50

Dec 212019

Town & Country

  • miles
Chrysler Town and country stalls and shuts down while driving at any point that can do it and all the power steering and headlights and engine shut off it does it in town and on highways

- Laporte, IN, USA

problem #49

Sep 102019

Town & Country

  • 118,000 miles
Vehicle stopped running while driving on street. This has happened 4 times in the last year.

- Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA

problem #48

Jun 252018

Town & Country

  • 103,450 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. When the key was inserted in the ignition switch, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise and the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact changed the battery and had to hit the starter with a hammer. The vehicle was towed to gwinnett Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (5054 ga-78, stone mountain, ga 30087, (404) 492-6831) on several occasions where it was diagnosed that the starter, ignition, two keys, wiring, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 103,450.

- Dacula, GA, USA

problem #47

Jul 092016

Town & Country

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The failure recurred several times, but restarted each time after a few seconds. The vehicle was taken to bob frensley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat (615-859-0000, located at 2210 gallatin pike N, madison, tn 37115), but the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #46

Mar 102017

Town & Country

  • 65,000 miles
Transmission failure of the 62 te transmission. Transmission would not shift and went into limp mode with multiple sensor codes thrown. This occurred while driving on the express way, approximately traveling at 70mph during rush hour. Transmission required multiple hard part replacement. After rebuild transmission had hard shifting went into limp mode again after 3 days from shop, again while on express way. Codes P0792, P0732, P0735, P0721. Transmission required another rebuild this time after 1 day out of the shop transmission experienced hard shifting however this time would not up shift stayed in 1st gear. Transmission fluid is at the proper level for the transmission fluid temp per manufacture. Codes P0792, P0732 and P0735 is present. Replaced sensors and cleared codes replaced trans fluid. Trans worked would well for 6 miles while on a major state road, then while accelerating from a stop it would not up shift again and the same three codes are present.

- Bloomfield, MI, USA

problem #45

Feb 192019

Town & Country

  • 126,000 miles
For a few months now the van will sometimes not start, even if starting it back up immediately after just driving it. It has died in the middle of the road while driving with no steering capabilities, it hesitates when driving between 35-40 mph. I never know if it's going to start back up after I shut it off, or when it's just going to decide to lock up and die while driving.

- Brainerd, MN, USA

problem #44

Nov 062018

Town & Country

  • 127,000 miles
I own a 2010 Chrysler Town and country and for 3 months we have been living a nightmare. It powers down while we are driivng it, we lose steering and breaks. It has happened in the middle of intersections, with cars behind us, on hills and coasted backwards and with my children in the van with me. It has spent 3 months in and out of several garages. It has had numerous parts replaced, such as the battery, ABS module, and the PCM. Even after all these parts were replaced and we have spent quite a bit of money to have them fixed it still doens't run properly and shuts down while you are driving it. It is such a safety concern that we won't allow are children to ride in it. So I own $10,000 on a van that I cant take out of my driveway because it isn't safe to be on the road. I have contacted Chrysler with my VIN number and they say there are no complaints about this vehicle currently and no recalls that haven't been satisfied. So I have a loan payment and an unsafe vehicle with no resolution anywhere in sight.

- Loganton, PA, USA

problem #43

Aug 102018

Town & Country

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (309-340-4594, located at 140 radio city dr, pekin, il 61554) for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #42

Sep 152018

Town & Country

  • 119,000 miles
Vehicle stalls while driving the car on city street and highway. No warning and it loses all power. Steering wheel locks and the only thing I can do is brake to stop the car. This has happened 3 times now with my kids in the car with me. Not safe at all and for some reason my VIN is not in the recall about this issue.

- Bandera, TX, USA

problem #41

Oct 122017

Town & Country

  • 99,000 miles
Engine shuts off while in motion in drive mode. This happens at any rate of speed, 70 mph to 10 mph, in good weather conditions, on the highway and local streets, driving straight or turning slightly. The ABS module tested bad 9 months ago and was replaced by auto electric specialists of houston. This did not solve the problem. I have not had the ECM replaced. My Chrysler dealership cannot find the problem and has told me to keep driving and to bring the car in right away if the issue happens again. The car scares me!!! it has shut off three times now in the last year. I wonder if this is the same problem that has now been reported with the 2017 Chrysler pacifica?

- Katy, TX, USA

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