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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,530+ owner reports, the 1996-2016 Chrysler Town & Country has 18 documented known issues, with 12 rated critical. The most serious are TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure ($50-$1,500 repair), 62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure ($300-$4,500 repair), Cooling System Failures (3.3L/3.8L V6) ($400-$1,200 repair), 41TE/A604 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Hard-Part Failure (Planetary/Clutch Pack Burnout) ($2,200-$4,500 repair), HVAC Drain Grommet Water Leak onto the Occupant Restraint Control Module Causing Inadvertent Airbag Deployment ($0-$0 repair), Occupant Restraint Control Module Software Error - Airbags Deploy on the Wrong Side (NHTSA 13V-283 / 13V-291) ($0-$0 repair), Front Impact (Crash) Sensor Corrosion and Cracking - Airbags May Not Deploy ($0-$0 repair), 3.6L Pentastar Plastic Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly Cracking and Leaking ($600-$1,400 repair), 62TE Transmission Pump Seizure Causing Total Loss of Drive (NHTSA 16V-461) ($0-$4,000 repair), Driver's Door Vent Window Switch Overheating and Vehicle Fire (NHTSA 14V-234) ($0-$0 repair), 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Seal/Bearing Failure and Overheating ($450-$900 repair) and 3.6L Pentastar Left Cylinder Head Valve Guide/Seat Wear Causing Cylinder Misfire ($0-$2,500 repair). The most commonly reported issue is TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure with 400 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $50 to $4,500. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 1,530+ owner reports, the 1996-2016 Chrysler Town & Country has 18 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure, 62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure, Cooling System Failures (3.3L/3.8L V6). Of these, 12 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 1996-2016 Chrysler Town & Country has 18 known issues documented across 1,530+ owner reports. 12 issues are rated critical: TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure and 62TE Transmission Solenoid Pack Failure and Cooling System Failures (3.3L/3.8L V6) and 41TE/A604 Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Hard-Part Failure (Planetary/Clutch Pack Burnout) and HVAC Drain Grommet Water Leak onto the Occupant Restraint Control Module Causing Inadvertent Airbag Deployment and Occupant Restraint Control Module Software Error - Airbags Deploy on the Wrong Side (NHTSA 13V-283 / 13V-291) and Front Impact (Crash) Sensor Corrosion and Cracking - Airbags May Not Deploy and 3.6L Pentastar Plastic Oil Filter Housing / Oil Cooler Assembly Cracking and Leaking and 62TE Transmission Pump Seizure Causing Total Loss of Drive (NHTSA 16V-461) and Driver's Door Vent Window Switch Overheating and Vehicle Fire (NHTSA 14V-234) and 3.6L Pentastar Water Pump Seal/Bearing Failure and Overheating and 3.6L Pentastar Left Cylinder Head Valve Guide/Seat Wear Causing Cylinder Misfire. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Chrysler Town & Country issues range from $0 to $4,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) Failure, typically costs $50-$1,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Chrysler Town & Country. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 1996-2016 Chrysler Town & Country with 18 documented issues documented across 1,530+ owner reports.
The TIPM central fuse/relay box controls nearly all vehicle electrical functions. Internal relays, especially the fuel pump relay, fail due to solder joint cracking from thermal cycling. Causes random activation of lights, wipers, horn, sliding doors losing power, battery drain,… Repairs typically run $50-$1,500. Severity: high.
The 62TE 6-speed automatic transmission experiences solenoid pack failures causing hard shifting, slipping, limp mode (stuck in 3rd gear), and complete transmission failure. The solenoid pack contains 6 shift solenoids, 1 line-pressure solenoid, a temperature sensor, and 5 pressu… Repairs typically run $300-$4,500. Severity: high.
The 3.3L and 3.8L V6 engines suffer from water pump failures, thermostat failures, and radiator fan relay failures. The water pump weep hole is a common leak point. Overheating can cause head gasket failure. The cooling fan relay is a frequent failure point causing overheating at… Repairs typically run $400-$1,200. Severity: high.
The 41TE (A604 Ultradrive) four-speed automatic used behind the 3.3L and 3.8L V6 in 1996-2007 Town & Country vans is the single most-reported failure on the nameplate. Clutch material and worn friction debris circulate in the fluid, plug the small feed passages in the valve body… Repairs typically run $2,200-$4,500. Severity: high.
On 2008-2010 vans the HVAC evaporator condensate can escape at the drain grommet and run onto the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module mounted below it. The wet module corrodes and can set the airbag warning lamp, and in the worst documented cases can command an inadvertent ai… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
FCA issued two 2013 campaigns against the Occupant Restraint Control module on 2013 Town & Country vans built roughly 10 May 2012 through 7 June 2013. Incorrect ORC software could cause the side airbags and curtains on the wrong side of the vehicle to deploy in a side impact, lea… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The front impact sensors on 2004-2007 vans were built with brass bushings that corrode, particularly in road-salt states. The corrosion cracks the sensor housing and lets water in, which kills the sensor. A failed front sensor sets the airbag lamp and can prevent the front airbag… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The 3.6L Pentastar carries its oil filter, oil cooler and both oil and coolant passages in one molded plastic housing that sits in the valley of the V under the intake manifold. Heat cycling makes the plastic brittle and the integral seals flatten, so the housing cracks or weeps. Repairs typically run $600-$1,400. Severity: high.
FCA recalled 2015-2016 Town & Country vans because the transmission oil pump inside the 62TE six-speed can seize. When the pump seizes the transmission loses hydraulic line pressure instantly and the vehicle loses motive power while being driven, which is why NHTSA treated it as… Repairs typically run $0-$4,000. Severity: high.
FCA recalled roughly 780,000 2010-2014 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vans built 25 August 2010 through 31 October 2013 because the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest can overheat. The switch draws current through an undersized path and can melt, char the arm… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
The 3.6L Pentastar's water pump is a recognized wear item on 2011-2016 vans. The internal shaft seal fails first and coolant escapes from the weep hole at the front of the pump; if it is ignored the bearing follows and the pump can shed its drive, producing rapid overheating. Own… Repairs typically run $450-$900. Severity: high.
Early-build 3.6L Pentastar V6 engines suffer accelerated valve guide and valve seat wear on the LEFT (driver's side) cylinder head, producing a persistent misfire on one of the left-bank cylinders and an illuminated MIL. It is frequently accompanied by the 'Pentastar tick.' The d… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: high.
Power sliding doors fail to open or close automatically, open partially and stop, or operate intermittently. The drive cable, motor, and lock actuator are common failure points. Insulation wear in wiring harness causes shorts. Chrysler issued a campaign for harness chafing on 200… Repairs typically run $300-$800. Severity: medium.
The ignition switch and SKREEM (Sentry Key Remote Entry Module) fail, preventing the vehicle from starting or causing intermittent no-start conditions. The SKREEM module reads the transponder in the key and communicates with the PCM. Failure causes 'no bus' communication errors. Repairs typically run $200-$800. Severity: medium.
The Stow 'n Go system uses a plastic pull-ring latch in the floor panel ahead of each second-row seat; the ring tugs a cable that releases the heavy floor bin lid so the seat can fold in. The rings sit where every passenger steps and are pulled hard to lift a heavy lid, so they c… Repairs typically run $80-$450. Severity: medium.
The pushrod 3.3L and 3.8L V6s develop a well-known cluster of external oil leaks as the gaskets harden. The rear (firewall-side) valve cover gasket is the classic one: oil runs down the back of the block and onto the exhaust, producing a burning-oil smell with no obvious puddle. Repairs typically run $250-$800. Severity: medium.
The plastic-geared HVAC door actuators behind the dash strip their teeth and lose position, which is why so many of these vans blow hot on one side and cold on the other, or lose recirculation entirely. The classic tell is a repetitive clicking or grinding tick from behind the da… Repairs typically run $150-$700. Severity: medium.
Two related liftgate failures dominate owner reports on the 2008-2016 vans. First, the gas struts lose their charge - the seals wear and the gas escapes, so the liftgate will not stay up and drops on whoever is loading the van; this is strongly temperature-sensitive and owners re… Repairs typically run $60-$700. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
