Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Chrysler Town & Country has numerous recalls and a high volume of powertrain and electrical complaints, suggesting below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | very common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| Hood latch | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| Windshield installation | 20,000–60,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Seat assembly | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Brake pads inspection annually
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 5,000 miles
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission shifts roughly
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Hood rattles or pops open
- Loose seatbacks
- Windshield becoming loose
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. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.