Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Chrysler Town And Country has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 681 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 #25V876000 Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V234000 Vent Window Switch may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V291000 Air bag Deployment Software/FMVSS 208, 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V283000 Side Airbags may Deploy on the Incorrect Side NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 393 complaints
- Engine 108 complaints
- Unknown or Other 61 complaints
- Seats 58 complaints
- Air Bags 50 complaints
- Power Train 41 complaints
Of the 681 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 681 complaints, owners report 30 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Chrysler Town and Country has a below-average reliability rating due to high complaint counts across key systems. Electrical system issues are particularly numerous, suggesting significant and frequent problems. With four recall campaigns, including critical systems like airbags and electrical, the evidence points to a history of notable mechanical issues demanding attention.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | common |
| airbags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$2,000 | occasional |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt replacement
- Battery and electrical check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical issues
- Engine overheating
- Erratic shifting
- Airbag warning light
- Brake pedal vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.