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2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
The 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is worse than average by owner complaints: 219 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 177, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 18 to 20 mpg combined. The best Chrysler Town & Country year is 2007.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,556 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler Town & Country year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Chrysler Town & Country year →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 47K to 100K miles on the car (1,065 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 54K–101K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 61K–106K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 58K–103K miles
Recalls 5
- airbags 2020
These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
- electrical 2014
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to mo.
- electrical 2014
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Show all 5 recalls
- suspension 2014
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
- electrical 2011
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 92 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
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Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
- ClosedAir bag non-deployment/engine stall2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The brake started to shake/vibrate severely at free way esp. When going down hills. Had to stop braking. This is a safety issue that Chrysler should send a recall. I just read many of similar concerns on the same Model.
2010 Chrysler Town & Country owner · NHTSA complaint 10441336
More owner reports
Ac and radio cutting off when driving. Car engine cutting off when driving. Win module needs to be replaced. The car was already recalled for this issue.
NHTSA complaint 10552236
2010 Chrysler Town&Country van limited. Consumer states 3 safety defects with vehicle
NHTSA complaint 10350915
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 177; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler Town & Country year by this measure since 2010 is 2015.
What are the most common 2010 Chrysler Town & Country problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (36%), brakes (16%) and brakes (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country have?
5 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country get?
18 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler Town & Country problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 47,500 and 100,000 miles. The middle report was at 74,000 miles, from 1,065 complaints.
Does the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country have?
3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler Town & Country year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2014 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works