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2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 2,423 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 8.6 times the median Town and Country year — the 2010 model ranks #2 of 40 Town and Country years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Reports tied to this model year include 2 deaths and 52 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 44% of all reports (1,071 of 2,423), far ahead of engine at 328.

2,423

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

2

Investigations

54

Crash-involved

41

Fires reported

52

Injuries

2

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Town and Country years?

Town and Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 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, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1,07144%
Engine32814%
Airbags26911%
Brakes1657%
Steering1285%
Other1054%
Lighting783%
Transmission673%
Tires & Wheels472%
Body & Structure372%
Visibility & Wipers331%
Speed Control331%
Fuel System291%
Suspension100%
Latches & Locks90%
Seats90%
Seat Belts20%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)20%
Child Seat10%

Does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

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

20V396000AirbagsJuly 7, 2020 · 925,239 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

Consequence

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

14V373000AirbagsJune 26, 2014 · 722,705 units

Defect

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Consequence

If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

14V234000Electrical SystemMay 7, 2014 · 644,757 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

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.

14V055000SuspensionFebruary 11, 2014 · 130 units

Defect

Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

Consequence

Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

11V139000Electrical SystemMarch 1, 2011 · 195,798 units

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.

Consequence

ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“Electric fire drivers side rear inside, parked in driveway, hadn't been started for 24 hours, no inspection, not sure who to contact, disconnected battery and extinquised fire with water, major melting on inside and paint on outside, lucky we saw what was happening when we did close to fuel tank…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 1, 2023 · fire

“IT WAS RAINING OUT. I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN SAW SMOKE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE 3RD ROW WINDOW VENT SWITCH. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND PULL SWITCH OUT TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. FLAMES WERE COMING OUT. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED CHRYSLER 800 NUMBER. SHE SAID SHE WOULD EMAIL ME AND NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING.”

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

“I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A GREEN ARROW IN MY 2010 MINIVAN WHEN SOMEONE RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR CAUSING MY VAN TO SPIN THEN FLIP OVER LANDING ON THE DRIVER?S SIDE FACING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, THE THING IS NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED NO SIDE EVEN THOUGH BOTH SIDES WERE HIT, WHY?…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · May 2, 2013 · crash

“REAR PASSENGER SIDE CALIPER STICKING, CAUSING A SMALL FIRE. HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR CALIPER AND BLEED THE SYSTEM. THIS IS A DEATH HAZARD THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER CORPERATION WERE NOTIFIED. I SPOKE TO STEVE STANDERS FROM CHRYSLER AT [PHONE]. THIS IS FROM AN ON GOING ISSUE THEY CHRYSLER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 14, 2015 · fire

“WHILE BEGINNING TO DRIVE THE CAR DISPLAY LIGHT OF THE DASH BOARD WILL SHOW A SLIPPERY SIGN AND THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP AND ENGINE TURNS OFF. YOU CAN NOT STEER THE CAR - YOU HAVE TO BRAKE, PLACE IN PARK AND START THE ENGINE BACK UP. THIS HAPPENS TWICE OR SO A WEEK. HAPPENS ALSO WHEN GOING OVER A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 1, 2011 · crash

2010 Chrysler Town and Country — common questions

Is the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 2,423 complaints put the 2010 model at #2 of 40 Town and Country years. It is one of the Town and Country years to avoid.

What are the most common 2010 Town and Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (1,071 complaints), engine (328 complaints), airbags (269 complaints).

Does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 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 2010 Chrysler Town and Country under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations 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.