2010 Chrysler Town And Country Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,556 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country, 4% of the 1,556 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on freeway the check engine light came on and van shifted into 3rd gear without warning. Diagnosed with stuck valve and gear stuck in 3rd or 2nd year. Van wouldn't drive over 45 rpms had to exit freeway fast. Rpms acting sporadically from 0 to 5 dropping rapidly and increasing. My life was at risked due to fast traffic approaching. Semi's, cars and trucks headed towards me at 75 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11352964, filed 2020-09, 108,000 miles“For a few months now the van will sometimes not start, even if starting it back up immediately after just driving it. It has died in the middle of the road while driving with no steering capabilities, it hesitates when driving between 35-40 MPH. I never know if it's going to start back up after I shut it off, or when it's just going to decide to lock up and die while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11181953, filed 2019-02, 126,000 miles“Vehicle stalls while driving the car on city street and highway. No warning and it loses all power. Steering wheel locks and the only thing I can do is brake to stop the car. This has happened 3 times now with my kids in the car with me. Not safe at all and for some reason my VIN is not in the recall about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11141655, filed 2018-10, 119,000 miles“Vehicle randomly shuts off while driving. I was driving during the day,straight, on a city street. Vehicle turned of and I lost all breaks and power steering. I took it to a dealership and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong. I have 5 kids and can't be using a vehicle that may or may not just shut off while driving”
NHTSA complaint #10903213, filed 2016-09, 100,000 miles“While driving and coming to a slow down and then accelerating again, the transmission jolted. I thought I did something wrong, so let it go a few hours later, the transmission did it again, I contacted the dealer immediately. They said bring it in now so I did they could not duplicate a problem, I was sent on my way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701671, filed 2015-03, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10080209Jun 15, 2016"shaft - axle half note: the joint between the splines on the halfshaft and the hub and bearing is an interference fit. The halfshaft nut is to be used to draw the hub and…
- 10229830May 13, 2014This Bulletin involves disconnecting the switch for the rear power vent window, if requested by the customer
- 10036864Oct 23, 2010Chrysler/dodge/jeep: transfer gear bearing noise. A high pitch noise or growl coming from the left side of the vehicle.. Applies to vehicles equipped with 62te automatic…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 187 | 35% |
| 2015 | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 28 | 11% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 52 | 17% |
| 1999 | 44 | 12% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 | 147 | 16% |
| 1995 | 14 | 24% |
| 1994 | 30 | 19% |
| 1993 | 28 | 13% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country
978 complaintsEngine
302 complaintsAir bags
269 complaintsBrakes
165 complaintsSteering
128 complaintsOther or unknown
111 complaintsExterior lighting
76 complaintsElectronic stability control
73 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsFuel system
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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