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2018 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2018 compare to other Town and Country years?

See all Town and Country years to avoid →

Does the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V524000Electrical SystemAugust 9, 2018 · 12,779 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.

Consequence

A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.

2018 Chrysler Town and Country — common questions

Is the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2018 Chrysler Town and Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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.