2016 Chrysler Town And Country Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 13%of 527 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country, 13% of the 527 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle started leaking oil loss oil pressure and was informed that I needed an oil filter housing replacement that's on back order 56,000 or more! I have to pay a car note on a vehicle that I can't drive because of a issue with dealers not having the parts to repair it! This is not right and my vehicle and all vehicle like mine should be recalled!”
NHTSA complaint #11404172, filed 2021-03, 97,987 miles“At 61,609 miles the torque converter came apart ruining the transmission. The vehicle would not engage in gear; when driving it would not stay in gear. This occurred without warning while I was on the road and almost caused an accident since the vehicle slowed down suddenly and without warning. In addition to needing a new transmission, I was told the combo cooler also needed replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11331143, filed 2020-06, 61,609 miles“My wife was parked at a gas station 5 miles from our home and all outlets and lights began billowing smoke into the cabin. The fire department was called and they disconnected the battery. It has 30000 miles driven. She had to evacuate the children, and it was towed to a Chrysler dealer (miller in lebanon, nh) we are waiting for a diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #11060935, filed 2018-01, 30,000 miles“The vehicle has cylinder #2 misfire code. Two separate independent local mechanics both suggest this is due to pitting of the cylinder head material. They tell me it is a common problem with this engine, 3.6l. I called Chrysler and they are not willing to stand behind their product.”
NHTSA complaint #11376352, filed 2020-11, 80,000 miles“Driving home from work with vehicle behaving normally. I slowed down for traffic light and felt a hesitation when trying to accelerate. I was then unable to gain speed and was impeding traffic. The vehicle was inspected by a certified auto repair where they were unable to drive and had to push into garage. Diagnostic code for loss of hydraulic pump pressure, internal transmission failure. The transmission was replaced At that time.”
NHTSA complaint #11440296, filed 2021-11, 93,930 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10230029May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10223257May 11, 2021Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180203Aug 1, 2020No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle
- 10176476May 20, 2020Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10169219Nov 1, 2019wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69 | 13% |
| 2015 | 63 | 16% |
| 2014 | 151 | 24% |
| 2013 | 108 | 16% |
| 2012 | 100 | 16% |
| 2011 | 107 | 14% |
| 2010 | 302 | 19% |
| 2009 | 96 | 14% |
| 2008 | 204 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 12% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
187 complaintsOther or unknown
111 complaintsElectrical system
107 complaintsBody and structure
75 complaintsSeats
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology