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2011 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 1,108 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.9 times the median Town and Country year — the 2011 model ranks #5 of 40 Town and Country years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list. Complainants reported 28 injuries in total across these filings.

The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 49% of all reports (543 of 1,108), far ahead of engine at 112.

1,108

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

2

Investigations

17

Crash-involved

15

Fires reported

28

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other Town and Country years?

Town and Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 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, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Chrysler Town and Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System54349%
Engine11210%
Fuel System11010%
Other656%
Brakes565%
Transmission404%
Body & Structure383%
Airbags242%
Steering212%
Visibility & Wipers202%
Lighting172%
Speed Control161%
Seats91%
Tires & Wheels91%
Driver Assistance91%
Seat Belts81%
Suspension81%
Latches & Locks30%

Does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

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

25V876000OtherDecember 17, 2025 · 86 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

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.

11V315000SteeringJune 8, 2011 · 11,096 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CAR STARTED HAVING TROUBLE STARTING. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER. COME TO FIND OUT IT IS A FAULTY TIPM. WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO CRANK AFTER NUMEROUS TRIES. LAST TIME IT CAUSED A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD AND NOW NOTHING. BEFORE THE WINDOWS WOULD JUST ROLL DOWN ON THEIR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 25, 2016 · fire

“VEHICLE PARKED IN HOMEOWNER'S DRIVEWAY ERUPTED IN FLAMES AT APPROXIMATELY 12.45 AM ON SEPTEMBER 3RD. VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF FOR OVER FOUR(4) HOURS. ENGINE WAS RELATIVELY COOL AS IT WAS ONLY DRIVEN FOR FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO 8 PM ON THE 2ND OF SEPTEMBER. NEIGHBOR WHO CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 3, 2014 · fire

“FUEL PUMP RELAY GAVE OUT AND UNLIKE THE DURANGO AND GRAND CHEROKEE IT'S NOT ON RECALL IT'S ALSO 1000 DOLLAR PART THAT THEY KNOW IS BAD, IT STOPPED WORKING FOR ME ON THE HIGHWAY HAD TO COAST TO THE ICY SHOULDER AND SLIPPED INTO THE DITCH ALMOST FLIPPED BECAUSE SINCE THE ENGINE WASN'T ON NEITHER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · January 21, 2019 · crash

“VEHICLE INVOVED IN ACCIDENT ON FWY, COLLISION DID OVER $6500 IN DAMAGE. BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. FROM LOOKING THRU INTERNET I SEE THAT PROBS WITH THE TIPM CAN CAUSE AIRBAGS NOT TO DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. HAVE HAD OTHER ISSUES WITH TIPM SUCH AS VEH NOT STARTING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 4, 2016 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 15, 2015 · fire

2011 Chrysler Town and Country — common questions

Is the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 1,108 complaints put the 2011 model at #5 of 40 Town and Country years. It is one of the Town and Country years to avoid.

What are the most common 2011 Town and Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (543 complaints), engine (112 complaints), fuel system (110 complaints).

Does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 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 2011 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.