repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
2016 Chrysler Town AND CountryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 527 owner complaints about the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-824 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country has problems
527 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
187Power train4 crash/fire/injury
107Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
75Structure2 crash/fire/injury
69Engine3 crash/fire/injury
23Seats
16Air bags
16Latches/locks/linkages
14Vehicle speed control
11Steering
4217 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 187 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 107 | 4 |
| Structure | 75 | 2 |
| Engine | 69 | 3 |
| Seats | 23 | 0 |
| Air bags | 16 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 11 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 42 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2016 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Visibility: windshield
Risk. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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repaired · 2017 Q1
Hood: latch
Risk. If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 123 power train complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles84under 100k miles39100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
10 owners mentioned a cost$4,500median
Middle half: $2,700 – $5,000
Structure
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $800 – $1,200
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Town AND Country year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Town AND Country median. How we score
'67'74'75'82'83'84'86'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Chrysler Town AND Country safety ratings
2016 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Chrysler Town AND Country, and the recalls they led to.
- Active Head Rest Inadvertent DeploymentNo recall
- Sliding Doors InoperativeNo recall
In owners' words
What Town AND Country owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. While the contact’s spouse was driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced.…
The transmission vehicle just stopped in the road. Causing road blockage and stranded passengers in the with out cell service. Vehicle has been looked at and this same problem that is listed for the recall but this vin isn't listed in the recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake…
Own a 2016 Town AND Country?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.