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2016 Chrysler Town and Country problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 5safety recalls
- 527owner complaints
- 12crash reports
- 1fire report
- 9injuries reported
527 complaints, against an average of 583 for the other 4 Chrysler Town and Country model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
The components named most often in the 527 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2016 Chrysler Town and Country owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 527 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why does my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country stall, lose power or shut off while driving?81 owners · 15.4%
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?54 owners · 10.2%
- Has the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country had transmission failures?38 owners · 7.2% · Recall 16V461000
- Why do the doors lock or unlock by themselves on my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?27 owners · 5.1%
- Why does my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country idle rough, misfire or hesitate?22 owners · 4.2%
Has the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country been recalled?
5 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Equipment 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: If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Fix: 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 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: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 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: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 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: If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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 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: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
What do 2016 Chrysler Town and Country owners report?
12 of the 527 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's and driver's sliding doors failed to unlatch as intended. Additionally, the passenger's and driver's sliding door windows failed to roll up and down as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an electrical failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,700.
The front drivers headrest spontaneously opened up. It was a quick and loud pop. I was not in the seat when it happened but I was getting ready to sit down. If i was sitting down it would have hit the back of my head very hard and could have hurt me. No warning lamps were on at the time and it has not been inspected but I have pictures
While driving my 2016 Chrysler Town & Country around 45mph in active traffic, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic, and complete loss of motor power. The engine remained running, but the transmission completely lost all hydraulic pressure, leaving me unable to accelerate and leaving me completely stranded in a highly dangerous situation. I am a mother of four children who were inside the vehicle, and this sudden stalling created an imminent crash hazard and an extreme risk to my family's safety.The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership, Lithia Chrysler in [XXX], for a formal…
Was just informed my transmission pump needs to be replaced after hearing an odd humming noise when acceleration occurred. I looked online and saw this was a recall for similar vehicles. Mine did not come up, but it mirrors the same issues that were part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. While the contact’s spouse was driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission pump failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train); to the dealer, however the VIN was not included in the recall. The technician from the dealer stated that the failure was associated with the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure was confirmed by the…
I have this vehicle and the drivers side sliding door has locked up completely. I will not unlock or open manually or electrically. I had it in for a diagnostic at a certified body shop in Devils Lake, ND 58301. They say it is the locking mechanism or actuator. I have recently been informed that Chrysler has extended the warranty for thi part to 15 years or 150K. But my vehicle does not show up as having a recall for this. The bulletin number I am referring to is 23-036-21. It covers 2015 and 2016 town and countrys mine is a 2016. How do I get this covered
The transmission vehicle just stopped in the road. Causing road blockage and stranded passengers in the with out cell service. Vehicle has been looked at and this same problem that is listed for the recall but this vin isn't listed in the recall.
Issue 1) Side slide door on driver side won't open. I could not get my child out and had to crawl across. Won't unlock, won't open manually, won't open electronically, won't unlock with fab. Issue 2) driver window has failed 3 times now. Like clock work every 2 and a half to 3 years it goes out.
Passenger side headrest deployed. Vehicle was not involved in a accident. Was parked at the time. Is available for inspection. No one was hurt, but I'm now afraid that the driver side headrest may deploy while I'm driving and could cause me to have an accident. There was not warning or indication that headrest was faulty or ready to deploy.
First incident. Driver side sliding door lock failed. Sliding door could not be unlocked and opened from inside or outside the vehicle. Had to use other sliding door to exit van. Door had to be dismantled and failed latch replaced. Approximately 7 years old and roughly 52,000 miles. This was around 9/2023. Second incident. Passenger side sliding door lock failed. Sliding door could not be unlocked and opened from inside or outside the vehicle. Had to use other sliding door to exit / enter van. Scheduled to go in for failed latch replacement at Chrysler dealer. Approximately 9 years old and…
For the last few weeks my car has been stalling when I come to a complete stop or as I am breaking. Sometimes it takes as many as 7 tries of putting it in park, turning it off and turning it back on. The check engine light is not on. Mechanic cannot determine problem. I have found hundreds of other claims saying the same thing with no resolution found. This has been a reoccuring problem and is inconsistent. Can happen 5 times in a 5 mile trip and 0 times in a 50 mile trip.
1st Vehicle was driving heavy so I got it checked and the transmission had to be replaced, this was in July?? 2024. The vehicle was still driving heavy 2nd was the traction light(s) VSR?? light turned on 3rd The check engine light came on and gave a P0420 Code. The right catalytic converter was replaced in March 2025 4th The same day I went to repare the Catalytic Converter (before replacement), the Blind Spot System warning came on along with 1. My windshield wipers turning on and off by themselves, 2. rpm went down to 0, 3. the low fuel sign came on even though I just fueled up AND the…
2016 Chrysler Town and Country: questions owners ask
Is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 527 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country; the most common categories were power train (187, 35.5%), electrical system (107, 20.3%), structure (75, 14.2%). There are 5 safety recalls. 12 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 9 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
Across 527 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (35.5% of complaints), electrical system (20.3% of complaints), structure (14.2% of complaints), engine (13.1% of complaints), seats (4.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country; the most recent (campaign 17V824000, 2017-12-21) concerns Equipment. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
81 of the 527 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country (15.4%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "For the last few weeks my car has been stalling when I come to a complete stop or as I am breaking. Sometimes it takes as many as 7 tries of putting it in park, turning it off and turning it back on. The check engine light is not on." (NHTSA complaint 11666865, June 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
54 of the 527 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country (10.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "For the last few weeks my car has been stalling when I come to a complete stop or as I am breaking. Sometimes it takes as many as 7 tries of putting it in park, turning it off and turning it back on. The check engine light is not on." (NHTSA complaint 11666865, June 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Has the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country had transmission failures?
38 of the 527 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country (7.2%) describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. A related recall exists: campaign 16V461000 (power train: automatic transmission). The fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Transmission failed while driving in the highway. There’s a recall S44 but my vin is not included in the list while my car has the same symptoms that the cars included in that recall." (NHTSA complaint 11648639, March 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why do the doors lock or unlock by themselves on my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
27 of the 527 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country (5.1%) describe door locks or door latches failing. One owner wrote: "I have a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and just about every time the doors lock the drivers side sliding door makes this loud buzzing noise. Research shows that the door lock actuator is probably failing. My fear is that the door lock itself may fail." (NHTSA complaint 11469931, June 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2016 Chrysler Town and Country idle rough, misfire or hesitate?
22 of the 527 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country (4.2%) describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. One owner wrote: "ticking started in the engine, idle is rough most times, #2 cylinder misfire and does not accelerate when gas pedal is pressed. occasional cut off while driving or stopping at a light. mechanic checked codes to verify." (NHTSA complaint 11556918, November 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Town and Country
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2016 only.