2010 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country.

20092011
Complaints
2,421
Crashes
54
Fires
41
Injuries
52
Fatalities
2
Recalls
5

Worst 2010 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1958 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:81,879 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:18
#2302 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:95,447 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:4
#3266 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:83,181 mi
Crash-related:22
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country.

Electrical Faults
958
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
18
Avg Miles
81,879
Engine Problems
302
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Avg Miles
95,447
Airbags
266
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,181
Steering Defects
128
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,963
Brakes
127
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
75,190
Electronic Stability Control
73
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
99,668
Headlight/Taillight Failures
69
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,086
Transmission / Drivetrain
61
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
76,213
Hydraulic Brakes
35
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,748
Unintended Acceleration
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
79,312
Wheel Issues
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,498
Fuel System
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,078
Wipers & Visibility
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,957
Engine & Cooling
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,469
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
3
Avg Miles
70,822
Electrical System:Ignition
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,419
Structure:Body:Door
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,632
Traction Control System
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,226
Seat-Related Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,626
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
64,966
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,660
Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
62,676
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
119,487
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,084
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,880
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,170
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Chrysler Town And Country

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,488,629 vehicles.

20V396000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
~925,239 affected

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.

14V373000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~722,705 affected

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.

14V234000Electrical System
~644,757 affected

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.

14V055000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~130 affected

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.

11V139000Electrical System:ignition
~195,798 affected

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.

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2010 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2010 Chrysler Town And Country has 2,421 NHTSA complaints, 54 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 958 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (958 complaints, avg 81,879 mi); Engine Problems (302 complaints, avg 95,447 mi); Airbags (266 complaints, avg 83,181 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,460 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country include 54 crash-related reports, 41 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,488,629 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2010 Chrysler Town And Country shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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