2016 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2016 Chrysler Town & Country around 45mph in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic, and complete loss of motor power. The engine remained running, but the transmission completely lost all hydraulic pressure, leaving me unable to accelerate and leaving me…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“Was just informed my transmission pump needs to be replaced after hearing an odd humming noise when acceleration occurred. I looked online and saw this was a recall for similar vehicles. Mine did not come up, but it mirrors the same issues that were part of the recall.”
filed Sep 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Suspected engine coolant leak.
S2307000002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2023
Engine problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Town and Country | 63 | 16% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 151 | 24% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 108 | 16% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 100 | 16% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 107 | 14% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 302 | 19% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 96 | 14% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 204 | 11% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 27 | 12% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 Town and Country | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.