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2016 Chrysler Town And Country Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 527 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country, most often about the transmission (36% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is 9th of 17 Town And Country model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2016 Chrysler Town And Country problems
Transmission
187 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. A passerby had to help the contact maneuver the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility where it was determined that the failure was related to manufacturer recall campaign…
I heard a whining from the engine after traveling at highway speeds. Checked engine with no noticeable cause. After traveling further, the check engine light came on and the whine got worse. Took it to the dealership the next day and was informed that the transmission pump had failed.
Other or unspecified
110 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
The door locks to the sliding door for the driver side has permanently locked is self and it cannot be manually up-locked. The door cannot be opened from the inside or outside and there is not key hole to even allow me to try a key to unlock it. Also the passenger side appears to start going out so soon I will have 2…
Driver and passenger sliding door lock failure; refuses to engage to lock the doors while stationary or in motion; when click the door lock button on key fob makes a loud noise on each door and when driving after a short period of time when auto lock tries to engage makes load noises on each side
Electrical
107 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles.
The passenger side sliding door will not lock and when the van is opened it buzzes in the drivers side sliding door. Both issues were discovered when the van is staionary. The first issue was discovered about 2 months ago and the second issue was discovered on 8-16-20. This is a major concern with kids being in the…
Vehicle's tipm module failed, causing the vehicle to stall to a stop on a busy street. Hazard lights did not work. Transmission shifter locked itself in park. All cluster instrument warning lights were on. Uconnect sound system off. Power windows and locks disabled. Sliding doors locked and disabled. Engine remained…
Body and structure
75 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that the rear sliding doors could not be opened or closed using the door handles. The contact stated that the doors could only be opened by using the key fob. Northgate Chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 8536 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251…
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that the rear was stuck in the locked position and could not be opened electronically or manually. Bakersfield Chrysler jeep fiat (3101 cattle dr, bakersfield, ca 93313, ([phone]) stated that there were no recalls. The manufacturer had not been…
Engine
71 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. A passerby had to help the contact maneuver the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility where it was determined that the failure was related to manufacturer recall campaign…
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission failed to shift into high gear. The vehicle was revving. The contact also stated that the vehicle had failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a service…
Seats
23 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: front assembly.
Passenger side, 2nd row seat, does not fully release from anchor to allow 3rd row passengers to exit car. Top part of seat folds down, but bottom part stays anchored to car. Seems like cable issue.
Front passenger headrest popped out for no reason. This is a serious, dangerous, and well-known issue with chyrsler vehicles. Have a separate issue for this same vehicle (left cyclinder) that I submitted on march 31, 2021, tracking number: 11405716.
Doors and locks
16 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the warning indicating the passenger side sliding door was unlocked had displayed and the ceiling light would remain illuminated. On several occasions while driving, the sliding door erroneously opened. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to unlock the vehicle and became aware that the driverâs side sliding door would not open automatically nor manually. The contact stated that it seemed as if the door was in a locked status. The…
Air bags
16 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
My grandparents were coming home from il monday night. My grandfather drove straight off a turn and hit the ditch into some trees. It had a frontal/roll over. My grandfather (driver) received face fractures, busted rib cage, and a broken leg. He is currently in icu. Grandmother was in the back laying down from just…
Airbag light would light up on and off and then all of sudden stayed on suddenly. Took the van to the dealership and now saying the passenger side airbag wiring harness is bad and needs replaced. But before the solid light when I moved the drivers side seat the light would go off or come on. How can airbag harness go…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Chrysler Town And Country recalls
Equipment
Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began february 14, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is t82.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling various dodge, chrysler, and ram vehicles equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17v824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.NHTSA.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s44.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chrysler town & country, dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured july 31, 2015, to april 18, 2016, 2016 dodge journey vehicles manufactured august 17, 2015, to january 29, 2016, and 2016 ram promaster vehicles manufactured august 15, 2016, to april 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s37.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain model year 2016 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town and country vehicles manufactured march 16, 2016, to march 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began march 4, 2016. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is s02.
Full defect summary
Fca US llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 chrysler town and country, and 2014-2015 dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured august 16, 2014, to december 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 212, "windshield mounting."
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is r53.
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015 to august 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
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
Sliding doors inoperative
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe21-016 on july 7, 2021, to investigate 364 complaints alleging that one or both sliding doors on 2016 model year (my) grand caravan or town and country vehicles could not be opened. The door(s) could not be opened using the mechanical handle or electronic remote switches. Many of the complaints described having to remove passengers seated in the rear of vehicles through the front doors, the second sliding door (if it was operational), the window, or the car?s rear hatch. The complainants have expressed concerns that if the sliding door(s) cannot be opened in the event of an emergency or crash, it could trap passengers or delay their egress.o
Active head rest inadvertent deployment
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe19014 on september 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the active head rest (ahr) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (my) 2014 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles.when odi opened the investigation, odi was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.a small number of early warning reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat ahr inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event.reported safety consequences resulting from the ahr deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of
Questions about the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (187 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); other or unspecified (110 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles); electrical (107 complaints, typically around 60,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 21, 2017 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Chrysler Town And Country?
- It is 9th of 17 Town And Country model years by number of complaints, with 527 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.