2016 Chrysler Town and Country power train problems
186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission vehicle just stopped in the road. Causing road blockage and stranded passengers in the with out cell service. Vehicle has been looked at and this same problem that is listed for the recall but this vin isn't listed in the recall.”
filed May 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressureCampaign 16V461000 · Jun 24, 2016
Power Train problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Town and Country | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 34 | 4% |
| 2004 Town and Country | 13 | 8% |
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.