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2010 Chrysler Town And Country Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,556 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country, most often about the electrical (63% of complaints, typically around 78,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Town And Country model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2010 Chrysler Town And Country problems
Electrical
978 complaints · 63%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, horn.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact had inadvertently touched the key fob with his knee, causing the key in the ignition to turn from start to accessory mode. The failure recurred twice. The contact was able to…
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact was driving 50 MPH when he drove over a road bump and the key moved from the on position to the accessory position, causing the vehicle to stall without warning. The contact shifted into neutral and was able to restart. The vehicle was driven to the dealer…
Engine
327 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning. The electronic stability control warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. Two independent dealers performed diagnostic testing but neither was able to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not…
My wife and I purchased a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country with a manufacture date of 11/10, about 2 weeks ago, and we immediately were having issues with the vehicles engine being shut off while driving. I did some research on the internet and found that the same model vehicle manufactured between august 3, 2009 and…
Air bags
269 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
I purchased the car in january of 2014, about 3 months after, the vehicle emergency light intermittently flashed and the alarm remained on, until the battery was disconnected. After reconnection, the problem seem to have gone away. But two months later the car battery died. I replaced the battery with a new one that…
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part required…
Brakes
165 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The vehicle had a complete loss of power. This has had on multiple occasions. I cannot steer or brake or do anything. I cannot start it from neutral. I have to put it in park turn it off and restart it. It has happened while going down the highway and pulling out into intersections. I'm really afraid it's going to…
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that the brake pedal would not respond when depressed. The caliper was frozen and would not release. The contact state that a grinding noise was heard from the vehicle when driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the brakes…
Steering
128 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
We have had several issues that vehicle will not start. Key turns but ignition seems to not acknowledge and fails to start vehicle. Happened even on a ferry one day. So far, no towing has been necessary. Very worried that if its an ignition issues, what if while driving it fails to keep car moving? We drive a lot of…
Driving vehicle in residential neighborhood at 35 MPH, dash displayed the loss of traction warning light. I noticed, too, that the accelerator pedal wasn't working and apparently the entire engine completely shut off. All electrical components still worked including radio, navigation system, etc. I completely lost the…
Other or unspecified
96 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
Safety recall l25. I have contacted driver's village Chrysler dealer on 3 occasions (january 9, 23, and february 19) to inquire about replacing the win module and 2 fobiks and have been told on each occasion that the manufacturer has not sent enough replacement parts in order to fix my vehicle. The recall states to…
This vehicle has given problems with the electrical since I got in brand new in winter 2009. When driven for more then a couple hours, all the electrical will flash off for a few seconds, to include my power steering headlights, dash lamps, etc. I had the recall done which replaced the ignition switch which supposedly…
Lights
78 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Over the last year I have had at least 6 instances where, when I start the vehicle after dark, the headlights will flash a number of times but will not stay on. On several occasions I was forced to drive home in the dark with no headlights because of this issue. I have listed the most recent incident
I purchased the car in january of 2014, about 3 months after, the vehicle emergency light intermittently flashed and the alarm remained on, until the battery was disconnected. After reconnection, the problem seem to have gone away. But two months later the car battery died. I replaced the battery with a new one that…
Stability control
73 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles.
We have had several issues that vehicle will not start. Key turns but ignition seems to not acknowledge and fails to start vehicle. Happened even on a ferry one day. So far, no towing has been necessary. Very worried that if its an ignition issues, what if while driving it fails to keep car moving? We drive a lot of…
As I was driving my Town And Country Chrysler minivan the engine shutoff on a main street. I almost got hit by the car behind me as I could not accelerate since the engine shut off. I put on my hazards and pulled over in order to put the van in park and restart the van. My kids were with me. We could have been…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Chrysler Town And Country recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began february 11, 2021. Owners may contact fca US llc customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is w09.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2008-2010 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan and 2007-2011 dodge nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Air bags
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r03. Note: this is an expansion of recall 11v-139.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 dodge journey vehicles manufactured june 29, 2007, to june 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town and country vehicles manufactured january 26, 2007, to june 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on december 31, 2014. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is p25.
Full defect summary
Chrysler group, llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured august 25, 2010, through october 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Suspension: non-powered axle assembly
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Freedom motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on april 1, 2014. Owners can contact freedom motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom motors' number for this recall is engf0216-3.
Full defect summary
Freedom motors inc., (freedom motors) of savaria vehicle group (formerly the liberty motor company) is recalling one model year 2009 volkswagen routan and certain model year 2008-2010 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by the liberty motor company from february 2008 through january 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: Engine shut off while driving could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the win modules free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during july 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town & country vehicles manufacturer from august 3, 2009, through june 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Totally integrated power module failure
Summary
In a letter dated august 21, 2014, the center for auto safety (cas) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the totally integrated power module (tipm) installed in chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that tipm defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On september 25, 2014, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened dp14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Odi analyzed complaint data provided by cas as
Air bag non-deployment/engine stall
Summary
In march 2011 chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA recall no. 11v139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the run to the acc position on model year (my) 2010 dodge journey, grand caravan, and chrysler town and country.the report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.chrysler determined that a defective win module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design win module would be installed as a remedy.in spr
Questions about the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (978 complaints, typically around 78,500 miles); engine (327 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); air bags (269 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 7, 2020 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Chrysler Town And Country?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Town And Country model year since 2000, with 1,556 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.