2011 Chrysler Town and Country
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 523 of 773 complaints (68%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Body, Seats & Latches include more reported injuries (11) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 1,556 in 2010 to 773 in 2011.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | vs. 2011 Minivan - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,450 | 3,100–3,450 | 3,100 | 3,100 | 3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–20 | 18–20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–17 / 23–25 | 16–17 / 23–25 | 17 / 25 | 17 / 25 | 17 / 25 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–494 | 444–494 | 444 | 444 | 454 | |
| Complaints filed | 707 | 1,556 | 773 | 634 | 680 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 11 | 35 | 10 | 7 | 15 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 12 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 9 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 38 | 20 | 24 | 30 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
Electrical: 523 of 773 NHTSA complaints (68%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country get?
EPA rates it 20 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
EPA estimates $3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 6-spd | 6 | 3.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Minivan - 2WD | 17 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 112 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 110 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 523 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 72 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 30 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 48 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: · Campaign 25V876000 · Dec 18, 2025
Defect: Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 14V234000 · May 7, 2014
Defect: Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
STEERING:COLUMN · Campaign 11V315000 · Jun 9, 2011
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Consequence: A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.