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2016 Chrysler Town and Country recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 5 US recalls for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 527 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 4 stars.

5US recalls
0urgent recalls
527owner complaints
4★overall crash rating

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US recalls (5)

Equipment

2017-12-21 · campaign 17V824000 · 61,791 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Power train: automatic transmission

2016-06-24 · campaign 16V461000 · 26,298 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

Seats: mid/rear assembly

2016-05-16 · campaign 16V300000 · 99 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.

Visibility: windshield

2016-01-28 · campaign 16V044000 · 184 vehicles

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.

Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch

2015-09-24 · campaign 15V595000 · 1,625 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Canadian recalls (1)

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Seats and restraints

2018-08-21 · campaign 2018-439 · 230 vehicles

On certain wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the bolts used to attach the removable seats to the floor may contain a defect and could break in the event of a crash, creating a risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective bolts.

Owner complaints (527)

Owners filed 527 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country (12 crashes, 1 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 32 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 362).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Power train187
Unknown or other110
Electrical system107
Structure75
Engine69
Seats23
Latches/locks/linkages16
Air bags16

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD4★4★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2016 Chrysler Town and Country version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
Town and Country 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd172520$3,350
Town and Country 3.6 L Automatic 6-spd172520$3,350
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.