2011 Chrysler Town And Country Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 7%of 773 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country, 7% of the 773 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving southbound on I-95, on the right lane. I passed the entrance after conner street, and as I continued to drive, there was a huge pothole which was unavoidable. As a result of pothole, my rims cracked and wheels lumped up on the sides. I had to replace the rims and wheels on my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10695082, filed 2015-03, 23,800 miles“I smelled something burning on the driver's side of the vehicle. After driving a short distance (15 minutes) I found the tire was very hot. The car had previously been inspected 3 weeks prior, had brake pads replaced, and inspection detected no issues. Had car taken to mechanic and found a brake hose failed resulting in caliper not releasing. Brake hose and brake pad needed replaced. This is unusual for a car with only 67000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11057420, filed 2017-12, 67,000 miles“Van shakes and makes grinding noises when brakes are pressed. Brought it to dealer told me that front brakes and back brakes and rotors need replacement for $765.00. The car has 27000 miles on it the brakes and rotors should not have gone this quickly. This car is less than 3 years old. It was brand new when I got it. Chrysler needs to step up and be responsible for all these brake problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10617169, filed 2014-07, 27,000 miles“Premature failure of brakes/rotors. Was explained to me at the dealership that it's normal for this to happen...calipers sticking wearing brakes. Caused by my driving? Repair cost over $400. From what I read online, I got lucky with getting 32k out of my rear brakes. A coworker with the same year town & country 28k had the same problem. Chrysler has a serious brake problem that needs to be addressed. Chrysler customer care is not concerned.”
NHTSA complaint #10499674, filed 2013-02, 32,545 miles“Exiting freeway ramp, made a sharp right turn, alerted by vehicle passing by that my rear brakes were visibly on fire. Pulled over exited the vehicle where rear brakes where still smoking. Car towed to service station where the vehicle was deemed non-drivable due to the complete searing of the rear brake pads, calipers, rotors, and rear tires. This was an extremely frightening experience as I thought that the Town And Country was labeled as one of the safest mini vans.”
NHTSA complaint #10606628, filed 2014-06, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11025724Nov 17, 2025Pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
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- 10193951Apr 7, 2021Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10074748Jul 19, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10054185Sep 25, 2013Chrysler/dodge: when braking, steering wheel would shake, brake pedal pulsates and/or floor pan vibrates and need to replace, both, front brake rotors, right and left front lower…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 | 40 | 6% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 54 | 7% |
| 2010 | 165 | 11% |
| 2009 | 69 | 10% |
| 2008 | 319 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 72 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 7% |
| 2000 | 32 | 10% |
| 1999 | 27 | 7% |
| 1998 | 25 | 8% |
| 1997 | 46 | 12% |
| 1996 | 73 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 25 | 16% |
| 1993 | 123 | 57% |
| 1992 | 72 | 53% |
| 1991 | 10 | 40% |
| 1990 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country
523 complaintsFuel system
110 complaintsEngine
107 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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