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2016 Chrysler Town and Country: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

522 NHTSA owner complaints · 5 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 522 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 52.2

Power Train186Unknown Or Other110Electrical System107Structure75Engine67Seats22

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

I have this vehicle and the drivers side sliding door has locked up completely. I will not unlock or open manually or electrically. I had it in for a diagnostic at a certified body shop in Devils Lake, ND 58301. They say it is the locking mechanism or actuator. I have recently been informed that Chrysler has extended the warranty for thi part to 15 years or 150K. But my vehicle does not show up as having a recall for…
The transmission vehicle just stopped in the road. Causing road blockage and stranded passengers in the with out cell service. Vehicle has been looked at and this same problem that is listed for the recall but this vin isn't listed in the recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving and while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle unexpectedly slipped out of gear with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, whe…

Recalls: 5 campaigns

201520162017
CampaignComponentSummary
16V300000Seats:Mid/Rear AssemblyChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16,…
17V824000EquipmentChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' …
16V461000Power Train:Automatic TransmissionChrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, …
15V595000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:LatchChrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured A…
16V044000Visibility:WindshieldFCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufa…

True cost of ownership

EPA combined 20 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $3,100 · EPA range 280 mi

Fuel (your region) $3,100
Maintenance band (your region) $0$627
Estimated running cost this year (age 10) $3,727

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$4,652vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Power Train (186 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 34/100, computed from 522 NHTSA complaints and 5 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

Does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 16/05/2016. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

34RELIABILITY / 100
AVOID
  • 522 NHTSA complaints on record (52.2/yr of exposure)
  • 5 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

How this score is computed →

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