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2013 Chrysler Town & Country.
The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 340 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 229, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 20 mpg combined. The best Chrysler Town & Country year is 2007.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 681 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chrysler Town & Country year. 2013 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 32K to 100K miles on the car (359 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 32K–103K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 46K–114K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 49K–92K miles
Recalls 4
- equipment adaptive/mobility 2025
Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information.
- electrical 2014
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
- airbags 2013
The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions.
Show all 4 recalls
- electrical 2013
A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
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 236 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hands Free Feature Inoperative This bulletin involves updating the Hands Free Module (HFM)…
- MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves…
- Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedActive head rest inadvertent deployment2019–2026
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
My Chrysler Town and Country 2013 was recalled for a rear quarter window switch. P25/NHTSA 14v-234. I have waited for over a year for the part and it still has not come in. No one at Chrysler wants to deal with the problem.
2013 Chrysler Town & Country owner · NHTSA complaint 10703968
More owner reports
Safety feature blind spot monitoring system won't shut off, started to keep warning lights on when driving vehicle and they won't shut off.
NHTSA complaint 10855144
The engine died in heavy, slow moving traffic near nashville, tn
NHTSA complaint 10743341
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 2.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 229; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler Town & Country year by this measure since 2010 is 2015.
What are the most common 2013 Chrysler Town & Country problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (77%), engine (7%) and brakes (4%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country have?
4 safety recalls (latest: equipment adaptive/mobility). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country get?
20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler Town & Country problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 32,000 and 100,000 miles. The middle report was at 65,000 miles, from 359 complaints.
Does the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Chrysler Town & Country have?
3.6L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler Town & Country year is better than the 2013?
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