DecodedCars2011 Chrysler Town and Country
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- FFV
- MPG (best)
- 20 combined · 17 city / 25 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints597 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 114 for similar models — most often about the electrical system.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2011 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), 3% worse than the 2011 minivan average of 20.7 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 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 597 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2011
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl
Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 Town and Country →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town and Country FFV | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 17 / 25 / 20 | -3% | $3,350 | 444 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country.
Similar 2011 minivans
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chrysler Town and Country (this car) | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 21 MPG | Not rated | 14 |
| 2011 Kia Sedona | 21 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2011 Honda Odyssey | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2011 Nissan Quest | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Routan | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (3)
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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 · May 7, 2014
NHTSA campaign 14V234000 · 644,757 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
- Fix
- 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 · Jun 8, 2011
NHTSA campaign 11V315000 · 11,096 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2011 Chrysler Town and Country is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2011 Chrysler Town and Country buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 3 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Electrical System — 454 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 101 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Engine — 92 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 83,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Town and Country years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 5 | 527 |
| 2015 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 4 | 382 |
| 2014 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 4 | 610 |
| 2013 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 4 | 609 |
| 2012 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 5 | 553 |
| 2010 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 5 | 1,180 |
| 2009 Town and Country | 20 | – | Not rated | 4 | 494 |
| 2006 Town and Country | 19 | – | Not rated | 1 | 102 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →