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2007 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Chrysler Town and Country sits mid-pack among Town and Country years: 291 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 283, with 2 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 19 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (56), engine (45), and electrical system (44), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

291

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

13

Crash-involved

7

Fires reported

19

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Town and Country years?

Town and Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted2,878 complaints1967: 1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 2 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 3 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 16 complaints1991: 33 complaints1992: 167 complaints1993: 273 complaints1994: 198 complaints1995: 75 complaints1996: 1,411 complaints1997: 546 complaints1998: 397 complaints1999: 485 complaints2000: 378 complaints2001: 606 complaints2002: 518 complaints2003: 336 complaints2004: 219 complaints2005: 1,154 complaints2006: 569 complaints2007: 291 complaints2008: 2,878 complaints2009: 1,081 complaints2010: 2,423 complaints2011: 1,108 complaints2012: 863 complaints2013: 930 complaints2014: 882 complaints2015: 504 complaints2016: 666 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Town and Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Chrysler Town and Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System5619%
Engine4515%
Electrical System4415%
Brakes248%
Steering207%
Body & Structure176%
Airbags165%
Transmission134%
Tires & Wheels103%
Lighting103%
Other93%
Speed Control72%
Visibility & Wipers62%
Suspension41%
Seats31%
Seat Belts31%
Latches & Locks21%
Driver Assistance10%
Child Seat10%

Does the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

10E034000OtherAugust 10, 2010 · 6,686 units

Defect

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.

Consequence

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.

07E104000Visibility & WipersDecember 11, 2007 · 1,657 units

Defect

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“MY WIFE'S 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN STALLS AFTER EVERY FILL UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE ISOLATED, BUT AFTER AN INTERNET SEARCH, IT SEEMS THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT WIDESPREAD ISSUE. MY OPINION IS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 18, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 31, 2015 · fire

“MAJOR FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES: NO A/C NO NAV/STEREO/VES NO AUTOMATIC DOORS NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ENGINE DYING SPORADICALLY EXTERNAL LIGHTS WON'T TURN ON WIPERS WON'T TURN OFF WINDOWS WON'T OPERATE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 22, 2008 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A WALL IN THE GARAGE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 19, 2010 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, A WHINING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES THE NOISE WOULD STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 1, 2014

2007 Chrysler Town and Country — common questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

It is close to typical for the Town and Country: 291 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2007 Town and Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (56 complaints), engine (45 complaints), electrical system (44 complaints).

Does the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler Town and Country years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Town and Country years to avoid are 2008, 2010, 1996, 2005, 2011, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2012, 2016, 2001, 2006, 1997, 2002, 2015, 1999, 1994, 1995. The cleanest record among Town and Country years belongs to 2018.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.