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2015 Chrysler Town And Country
Common Problems

Ranked from 173 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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5 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

15 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Transmission failure without warning

    53complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission suddenly fails without any warning or indication of poor operation.

    Related recall: 16V461000

  2. 2

    Headrest deployment without collision

    49complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The front passenger headrest deploys unexpectedly while the vehicle is stationary or moving at low speeds.

  3. 3

    Engine Misfire

    32complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires occur, leading to unpredictable acceleration and potential loss of power.

  4. 4

    Sliding Door Actuator Malfunction

    28complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The sliding door actuator malfunctions, preventing proper unlocking and opening during emergencies.

  5. 5

    Engine Stall at Idle

    27complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle without warning, potentially causing a loss of power and increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. 6

    Headrest Malfunction

    27complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The headrest unexpectedly pops forward, posing a safety hazard during collisions.

  7. 7

    Steering failure without warning

    25complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering locks up and the vehicle loses power steering and brakes without any warning.

  8. 8

    Transmission slippage

    10complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission slips, causing the vehicle to lose power and performance.

    Related recall: 16V461000

  9. 9

    Transmission issues leading to vehicle stalling

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to provide adequate power, causing the vehicle to stall during operation.

    Related recall: 16V461000

  10. 10

    Transmission Pump Failure

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission pump fails, leading to a loss of hydraulic pressure and potential loss of power.

    Related recall: 16V461000

  11. 11

    Airbag Failure During Crash

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Airbags failed to deploy during multiple crashes, causing serious injuries.

  12. 12

    Automatic Transmission Rolling Away

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission allowed the vehicle to roll away when the key was removed from the ignition.

    Related recall: 16V461000

  13. 13

    Suspension Bolt Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension bolts were missing or loose, leading to loss of control.

  14. 14

    Unintended Acceleration While Parking

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Vehicle unexpectedly accelerated while parked or in neutral, leading to accidents.

  15. 15

    Vehicle speed control malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The cruise control does not function properly, leading to unintended acceleration or deceleration.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative.

2015 Chrysler Town And Country Problems: 15 Common Issues