2016 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country.

20152017
Complaints
658
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Injuries
14
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2016 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

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

#1181 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:86,593 mi
Crash-related:4
#2106 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:59,586 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#366 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:73,513 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country.

Transmission / Drivetrain
181
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
86,593
Electrical Faults
106
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,586
Engine Problems
66
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,513
Body Structure
66
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,188
Seat-Related Issues
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,285
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
75,049
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
53,072
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,000
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,100
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,049
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,650
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Insert, Padding
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2016 Chrysler Town And Country

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~89,997 vehicles.

17V824000Other Equipment
~61,791 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

16V461000Automatic Transmission
~26,298 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

16V300000Seats:mid/rear Assembly
~99 affected

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

16V044000Visibility:windshield
~184 affected

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

15V595000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~1,625 affected

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

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2016 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2016 Chrysler Town And Country has 658 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 181 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (181 complaints, avg 86,593 mi); Electrical Faults (106 complaints, avg 59,586 mi); Engine Problems (66 complaints, avg 73,513 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 2016 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,304 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country include 19 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 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 2016 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 89,997 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 2016 Chrysler Town And Country?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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