Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country faces multiple recalls, notably in the transmission and visibility categories, along with hundreds of owner complaints, particularly about the power train and electrical systems. Based on the available data, the vehicle has notable concerns in these areas.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chrysler Town And Country has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 527 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V824000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V461000 Loss of Power from Transmission Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V300000 Incorrect Torque On Third Row Seats NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V044000 Windshields with Incorrect Primer/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V595000 Hood may Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 187 complaints
- Unknown or Other 110 complaints
- Electrical System 107 complaints
- Structure 75 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Seats 23 complaints
Of the 527 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 527 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Transmission pump seizing
How to check: Listen for unusual noises during shifts.
General electrical failures
How to check: Test all electronics, including lights.
Windshield may displace on crash
How to check: Check windshield sealing closely.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Loud or irregular noises
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Check for dashboard warning lights.
Red flag: Active warning indicators
- 03
Parking maneuvers
What to check: Observe steering responsiveness.
Red flag: Stiff or unresponsive steering
- 04
Acceleration from stop
What to check: Monitor for transmission smoothness.
Red flag: Rough or delayed shifts
- 05
Highway acceleration
What to check: Listen for engine strain or lag.
Red flag: Excessive noise or hesitation
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the transmission been serviced?
- Any recurring electrical issues?
- Has the windshield ever been replaced?
- Are there any recalls pending?
- Have you encountered hood latch issues?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Repair and service records
- Recall completion certificates
- Vehicle title
- Previous inspection reports
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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