2011 Chrysler Town And Country Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 773 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,949miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country, 3% of the 773 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,949 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my vehicle on the highway at an estimated speed of 60 MPH, for no reason at all, various warning/indicator lights started to flash (not all in unison) and the odometer speed indicator (digital numbers) went up & down as the car seemed to be stalling/missing. For a second it seemed to right itself then the engine completely shut down losing all power - electrical (all), power steering, power brakes, etc. And we were forced to coast to a stop in the breakdown lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825509, filed 2016-02, 82,862 miles“Steering is oversensitive, vehicle oversteers very easily. Dealer performed 3 software upgrades, one to each of these modules: PCM, win and steering sensor. Steering is not better. This oversteer seems to be more of a mechanical design flaw, and feels unstable, like it is easy to drift into other lanes, causing an accident. Harsh ride. Our 2004 t&c was much better. The more I drive the new 2011, the more I hate it, want my old van back.”
NHTSA complaint #10425133, filed 2011-09, 3,000 miles“My wife and I were driving the vehicle when all of a sudden it just completely died. We had no brakes no steering no power anywhere. Thank god we were only going 40 miles an hour and were able to cruise to a stop. Apparently this also happened to my wife earlier in the day. We have only had the car for about a week. But after doing some research apparently were not the only ones having a problem with this vehicle doing this. This needs to be fixed before someone either gets hurt or killed. We are taking it to a chevy dealership tomorrow to get it looked at. …”
NHTSA complaint #11100644, filed 2018-06, 107,653 miles“I have had electrical issues since the beginning of buying our vehicle brand new. Most recently the engine stalled while driving 25mph, engine light came on and flashed before the engine stalled causing power steering to fail. I took it to the dealership and was told they could not find an issue. The following week, on 3/16/18 they did an oil change and air filter change, again did not find any issues. On 3/19/18, as I was driving my 3 kids to school, the battery light came on and I lost power steering. I almost crashed with the kids in the car due to this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080426, filed 2018-03, 103,367 miles“For a week I had trouble getting vehicle to start, on 9/10/15 only 5 months after buying vehicle it starting loosing power while I was driving 45 MPH down a busy highway. No lights came on indicating there was no power it just started slowing down, so I pulled over which was very hard to do because the steering wheel was tight and the brakes were tight as well. Finally got it to crank so I could get to a safe place off of the side of the road. I had it towed to a local mechanic who stated it was fuel pump but he wanted dealership look at it to be sure that was the only thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10782118, filed 2015-10, 125,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V315000Jun 8, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2011dodge journey, jeep wrangler, chrysler 200, chrysler 200 convertible, dodge avenger, dodge nitro, jeep liberty…Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 2011, Jeep Wrangler 2011, Liberty 2011 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10221192Apr 10, 2021Steering System Inspection After a Collision This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding conditions under which replacement or repair of steering system components…
- 10181504Sep 9, 2020Cooler line, Power steering return The clips that hold the line to the core support are not available at this time and will need to be reused. Use care when opening and…
- 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…
- 10138997Feb 22, 2013Front Brake Judder And/Or Vibration This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 | 121 | 14% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 52 | 21% |
| 2002 | 76 | 19% |
| 2001 | 52 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 8% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 74 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Chrysler Town And Country
523 complaintsFuel system
110 complaintsEngine
107 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsAir bags
24 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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