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2010 Chrysler Town and Country recalls & problems

The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country has 5 safety recalls and 1,556 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (986 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls
Complaints1,556filed by owners
Crashes · fires35 · 25reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths38 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Air bagsJul 7, 2020

Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Recall 20V396000925,239 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

Components: Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module; Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Air bagsJun 26, 2014

Air bags

Recall 14V373000722,705 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

Components: Air bags; Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Electrical systemMay 7, 2014

Electrical system

Recall 14V234000644,757 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Risk
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
SuspensionFeb 11, 2014

Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 14V055000130 vehicles

Problem
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Risk
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Electrical systemMar 1, 2011

Ignition

Recall 11V139000195,798 vehicles

Problem
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Risk
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Town and Country

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Town and Country FFV

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Town and Country

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Electrical systemIgnition; Ignition › Switch986618878,131 mi
Engine30244485,000 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module2702211580,000 mi
Steering12831285,000 mi
Service brakes12722170,000 mi
Unknown or other9602090,000 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights7601090,000 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)7310285,500 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Axle assembly6750777,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicPedals and linkages; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light3700019,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door3744948,500 mi
Vehicle speed controlCruise control; Accelerator pedal3310072,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations