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Chrysler Town and Country VIN Check

NHTSA holds 3,788 owner complaints on the Chrysler Town and Country from 429 production runs; the worst run has 53, the typical one 8.8.

NHTSA complaint records · 3,788 complaints · 429 runs · 1990–2016 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Town and Country run is 2A4RR5DG8BR (2011 builds) with 53 complaints, 6× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 40% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 14.8 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 76 recall campaigns for Town and Country model years 1990–2016.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chrysler Town and Country has 429 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every Town and Country complaint on file.

FIG.01·Chrysler Town and Country — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
2A4RR5DG8BR••••••201153——
2C4RC1BG5GR••••••2016481—
2C4RC1BG1ER••••••2014462—
2C4RC1BG0GR••••••2016452—
2C4RC1BG4DR••••••2013431—
2C4RC1BG3CR••••••201242——
2C4RC1BG7DR••••••2013422—
2A4RR5DG1BR••••••2011411—
2C4RC1BGXDR••••••201341——
2C4RC1BG8GR••••••201641——
2C4RC1BG7ER••••••20144112
2C4RC1BG3GR••••••2016411—
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 417 Town and Country runs has 41 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 123 Town and Country VINs so far, most often 2016, 2014, 2013 builds; 12 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chrysler Town and Country the gap between build years is 12.3×: a 2011 car draws 14.8 complaints per run, a 1991 one 1.2.

FIG.02·Chrysler Town and Country — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
201611.45134512
20156.93725413
20149.96026118
201313.36274713
201210.8595556
201114.8709488
20012.834412512
19911.217142
19901.397—
ROWS 9·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2011 at 14.8 complaints per run; lightest is 1991 at 1.2.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 40% of everything Chrysler Town and Country owners report: Electrical System, 1,628 of 3,788 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Chrysler Town and Country — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Electrical System16281641
Engine574311
Power Train492132
Unknown Or Other40276
Seats28442
Air Bags273402
Structure23535
Fuel/propulsion System22021
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 76 recall campaigns on the Chrysler Town and Country; the 6 below cover build years 1995 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Chrysler Town and Country — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
10E034000Equipment1997–2007
03E045000Equipment1995–2004
06E022000Service Brakes, Hydraulic1996–2005
03E053000Fuel System, Gasoline1996–2004
07E104000Visibility:glass, Side/rear1998–2007
25V876000Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor:2011–2015
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

Of the 3,788 reports on the Chrysler Town and Country, 2.2% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Chrysler Town and Country — complaint severity
OutcomeChrysler Town and CountryAll vehicles
Complaints filed3,7881,115,966
Involved a crash84 (2.2%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire59 (1.6%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported17058,013
Deaths reported42,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 62% below the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chrysler Town and Country share of that is 3,788 complaints over 429 runs, 0.34% of everything on record.

Everything on the Chrysler Town and Country
Recalls174 campaignsFuel economy21 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems4,149 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsUsed prices3,175 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1990–2016

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Chrysler Town and Country VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 3,788 NHTSA complaints from 429 Town and Country runs and 76 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Town and Country production run has the most complaints?

2A4RR5DG8BR, a 2011 build, with 53 complaints. The typical Town and Country run has 8.8.

Which Town and Country years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 14.8 complaints per run and 1991 lightest at 1.2.

How many Town and Country complaints involve a crash?

2.2% of 3,788 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 59 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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