2016 Chrysler Town And Country: Problems & Reliability
CAUTION2016 Chrysler Town & Country: CAUTION — 527 owner complaints, rated on its recalls: 5 campaigns, 2 for fire or crash risk; top issue: powertrain / transmission (187 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2016 is 1.59, where 1.00 is a typical Town & Country year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60. 49% of its complaints are severe — a crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system. Its raw count is below the median year, but it has been on the road only about 10 years, so complaints are arriving faster than for older Town & Country years.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2009–2020 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
527
NHTSA complaints
1.59
Verdict score (1.00 = typical Town & Country year)
230
Service bulletins
5
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2016 Chrysler Town & Country problems
Powertrain / transmission is the clear leader, named in 35% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2016 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 187 | 35% |
| Unknown or other | 110 | 21% |
| Electrical system | 107 | 20% |
| Structure | 75 | 14% |
| Engine | 69 | 13% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Chrysler Town & Country recalls
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2016, reported between Sep 24, 2015 and Dec 21, 2017.
2016 Chrysler Town & Country service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 230 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2016 — more than the 142 of the median Town & Country year from 2009 to 2020. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (47), structure (36), powertrain / transmission (30). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2016 vs. the year before and after
From the 2015 to the 2016, owner complaints rose 38% (383 → 527) — a step backward. The 2017 that followed fell by more than half (527 → 0), so the 2017 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Town & Country | SOLID | 383 | 263 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (this page) | CAUTION | 527 | 230 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Town & Country | TOO FEW REPORTS | 0 | 115 | 1 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chrysler Town & Country years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2016 Chrysler Town & Country
Powertrain / transmission (187 complaints on the 2016): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (107 complaints on the 2016): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Structure (75 complaints on the 2016): look under the car for rust or damage around the subframe and rockers, open every door and the liftgate, and check panel gaps for signs of repair.
Engine (69 complaints on the 2016): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Seats (23 complaints on the 2016): try every power and manual seat adjustment and the seat heaters if fitted.
Recalls: confirm all 5 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby Town & Country years with a better rating: 2015.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country reliable?
2016 Chrysler Town & Country: CAUTION — 527 owner complaints, rated on its recalls: 5 campaigns, 2 for fire or crash risk; top issue: powertrain / transmission (187 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2016 is 1.59, where 1.00 is a typical Town & Country year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; caution starts at 1.25 and avoid at 1.60.
What are the most common 2016 Chrysler Town & Country problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country are powertrain / transmission (187, 35%), unknown or other (110, 21%), electrical system (107, 20%). The manufacturer has 230 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country have?
5 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country, most recently 17V824000 (Dec 21, 2017, equipment); 16V461000 (Jun 24, 2016, powertrain / transmission); 16V300000 (May 16, 2016, seats). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.