The largest Town & Country recalls cover the 2008–2016 generation: the 2008–2010 ignition switch (14V-373), the 2008–2010 steering wheel emblem (20V-396) and the 2010–2014 driver-door vent window switch, which can overheat (14V-234). 2008–2009 vans also have air bag control unit and sliding door wiring recalls.
CarWhere lists 9 documented Town & Country issues, including 9 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
Fifth generation Town & Country problems (2008–2016)
Ignition switch may move out of RUN (recalls 14V-373, 11V-139) (2008–2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2008–2010
- Years:
- 2008–2010
- Powertrain:
- All
A jolt can move the ignition switch out of RUN on 2008–2010 Town & Country and Grand Caravan vans and 2009–2010 Journeys, turning off the engine and disabling air bags, power steering and power brakes. Recall 14V-373 covers about 722,705 vehicles across those models and expands 11V-139 (about 195,798 2010 vehicles). Dealers replace the ignition switch and key fobs; until then, Chrysler told owners to remove everything but the key from the key ring.
Symptoms
- Engine shuts off after a jolt or bump
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm both campaigns show as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order for the ignition switch work
NHTSA recall: 14V373 (2014-06) · 722,705 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1][2][3]
Driver-door vent window switch may overheat (recall 14V-234) (2010–2014)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2010–2014
- Years:
- 2010–2014
- Powertrain:
- All
The vent window switch in the driver's door armrest of about 644,757 2010–2014 Town & Country and Grand Caravan vans may overheat and cause a fire. Dealers replace the switch with a newer version.
Symptoms
- No reliable warning; the recall record is the check
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 14V234 (2014-05) · 644,757 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4][3]
Steering wheel emblem may become a projectile (recall 20V-396) (2008–2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2008–2010
- Years:
- 2008–2010
- Powertrain:
- All
A loose or missing emblem in the center of the steering wheel, or its securing nuts, may be thrown when the driver air bag deploys. The campaign covers about 925,239 vehicles across those models, including 2008–2010 Town & Country vans; dealers replace the driver air bag cover.
Symptoms
- Loose or missing steering wheel emblem
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 20V396 (2020-07) · 925,239 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5][3]
Air bag control unit may corrode (recalls 16V-047, 10V-611, 11V-394) (2008–2009)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2008–2009
- Years:
- 2008–2009
- Powertrain:
- All
Recall 16V-047 covers about 110,482 2008–2009 Town & Country and Grand Caravan vans and 2009 Journeys whose air bag control units may corrode, so the air bags may not deploy or may deploy unexpectedly. Two earlier 2008 campaigns (10V-611, about 299,635 vans, and 11V-394, about 298,949) address an HVAC drain leak that could wet the air bag module.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V047 (2016-01) · 110,482 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6][7][8][3]
Sliding door wiring may chafe and short (recall 10V-235) (2008–2009)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2008–2009
- Years:
- 2008–2009
- Powertrain:
- All
An improperly routed wire harness on about 284,655 2008–2009 Town & Country and Grand Caravan vans can be worn through by the lower sliding door hinge bracket, causing a short that could overheat the latch and start a fire. Dealers repair the wiring.
Symptoms
- No reliable warning; the recall record is the check
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 10V235 (2010-06) · 284,655 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9][3]
Side air bags may deploy on the wrong side (recall 13V-283) (2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2013
- Years:
- 2013
- Powertrain:
- All
A software error in about 224,264 2013 Town & Country, Grand Caravan and Ram C/V vans could fire the side air bags on the side opposite the impact. Dealers reflash the occupant restraint control module.
Symptoms
- No warning sign before a crash; the only way to know is the recall record
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 13V283 (2013-07) · 224,264 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10][3]
Transmission pump may seize (recall 16V-461) (2015–2016)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2015–2016
- Years:
- 2015–2016
- Powertrain:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6, 6-speed automatic
The transmission pump in about 26,298 2015–2016 Town & Country, Grand Caravan, Journey and ProMaster vehicles may seize, causing a loss of hydraulic pressure and drive power. Dealers replace the pump.
Symptoms
- Sudden loss of drive power
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V461 (2016-06) · 26,298 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11][3]
3.6L engine rod bearing failure from debris (recall 11V-487) (2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- Fifth generation (2008–2016) – 2012
- Years:
- 2012
- Powertrain:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6
A small batch of 2012 vehicles with 3.6L engines built in early September 2011 — 667 across those models, including the Town & Country — may have debris in the engine block that causes connecting rod bearing failure. Chrysler replaced the engine.
Check before buying
- Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask the seller for the dealer repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 11V487 (2011-09) · 667 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12][3]