DecodedCarsChrysler Town and Country
9 model years from 2006 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2016
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 20 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2010 (1,180)
- Fewest problems
- 2015
- Interest
- 4,214 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 Town and Country in brief
The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country is a minivan offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 2% worse than the 2016 minivan average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 527 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Chrysler Town and Country has 9 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 20 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 20 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2,738), engine (867), air bags (655).
Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data.
2016 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 20 campaigns and 5,054 owner complaints.
How the 2006 Town and Country compares
The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country is a minivan offered with 2 engines (3.3L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and 2-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 2% better than the 2006 minivan average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
About the Chrysler Town and Country
The Chrysler Town & Country is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Chrysler starting from the 1990 until the 2016 model year. It was the third Chrysler minivan model introduced in North America. The Town & Country adopted its nameplate from the flagship Chrysler station wagon line, adopting its exterior woodgrain trim as a design feature for several generations.
From the Wikipedia article "Chrysler Town & Country (minivan)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Best and worst years to buy used
2015 Town and Country
382 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 fire report · 15 crash reports
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Town and Country changes by model year
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl
- 2009
- Engine added: 4.0L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 5 | 527 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 382 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 610 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 609 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 5 | 553 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 3 | 597 |
| 2010 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 5 | 1,180 |
| 2009 | 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 4 | 494 |
| 2006 | 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 102 |
Alternatives to the 2016 Town and Country
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Sienna | 21 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 Kia Sedona | 21 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2016 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2016 Nissan Quest | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →