2011 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2011 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY has 1108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.3x the segment average of 882. The most common issue is electrical problems (47% of all complaints), specifically: my wife and i bought the van at a real good price or so we thought ... she woke up this morning to goto work after taking our son to daycare... she stopped at a convenient store after dropping him off and turned the van off. when she came back out and tried to crank it , the van did nothing... the i. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 14 fire reports filed.
1108
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
525 complaints- • MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT THE VAN AT A REAL GOOD PRICE OR SO WE THOUGHT ... SHE WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO GOTO WORK AFTER TAKING OUR SON TO DAYCARE... SHE STOPPED AT A CONVENIENT STORE AFTER DROPPING HIM OFF AND TURNED THE VAN OFF. WHEN SHE CAME BACK OUT AND TRIED TO CRANK IT , THE VAN DID NOTHING... THE I
- • MY CAR HAS A "PUSH BUTTON" ELECTRONIC KEY SENSING START SYSTEM. I PARKED MY CAR, RADIO RUNNING, TOOK MY KEY FROM CAR, LOCKED CAR. CAR KEEPS RUNNING INDEFINITELY EVEN THOUGH KEY IS NOT IN PROXIMITY TO IGNITION. IF A DRIVER TAKES HIS KEYS FROM THE CAR AND CAR IS IN "PARK", I THINK VEHICLE SHOU
- • WE OWN A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN MARCH 2011. THE VAN HAS A BLIND SPOT MONITOR RADAR SYSTEM TO INDICATE WHEN VEHICLES ARE NEAR YOU ON EITHER SIDE. WE NOTICED THAT THE LEFT SIDE SYSTEM DID NOT TURN ON THE WARNING UNTIL THE OVERTAKING VEHICLE''S FRONT BUMPER WAS EVEN
“MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT THE VAN AT A REAL GOOD PRICE OR SO WE THOUGHT ... SHE WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO GOTO WORK AFTER TAKING OUR SON TO DAYCARE... SHE STOPPED AT A CONVENIENT STORE AFTER DROPPING HIM OFF AND TURNED THE VAN OFF. WHEN SHE CAME BACK OUT AND TRIED TO CRANK IT , THE VAN DID NOTHING... THE I”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2011 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY
Based on 818 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 70K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.
BRAKES
BODY/STRUCTURE
TRANSMISSION
VISIBILITY
SEATS/RESTRAINTS
SUSPENSION
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (3)
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.
Charging Cost Calculator for 2011 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2011 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Chrysler New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Chrysler. If you're buying a used 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Chrysler dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
EV Incentives for 2011 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY
Updated 2026-07Federal Tax Credit (Section 30D) — Expired 2025-09-30
Section 30D new clean vehicle credit ($7,500 max) expired for vehicles acquired after Sept 30, 2025 per Public Law (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Vehicles acquired on or before that date remain eligible on the buyer's 2025 return. No federal purchase credit exists for post-9/30/2025 acquisitions.
State-Level Incentives (Still Active in 14 States)
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center + state DOR / DEQ program pages. Program details and eligibility limits change frequently — always verify with the linked source before purchase.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 1108 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: MY WIFE AND I BOUGHT THE VAN AT A REAL GOOD PRICE OR SO WE THOUGHT ... SHE WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO GOTO WORK AFTER TAKING OUR SON TO DAYCARE... SHE STOPPED AT A CONVENIENT STORE AFTER DROPPING HIM OFF AND TURNED THE VAN OFF. WHEN SHE CAME BACK OUT AND TRIED TO CRANK IT , THE VAN DID NOTHING... THE I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP, AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: VEHICLE PARKED IN HOMEOWNER'S DRIVEWAY ERUPTED IN FLAMES AT APPROXIMATELY 12.45 AM ON SEPTEMBER 3RD. VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF FOR OVER FOUR(4) HOURS. ENGINE WAS RELATIVELY COOL AS IT WAS ONLY DRIVEN FOR FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO 8 PM ON THE 2ND OF SEPTEMBER. NEIGHBOR WHO CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED DURING SUNNY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE REAR VIEW CAMERA MONITOR MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DISPLAY IMAGES OR SEE OBJECTS ON THE SCREEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REPAIR THE CA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Chrysler dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY — Year Comparison
How does 2011 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 1108
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 14
- Crash reports
- 11
- Injury reports
- 20
- Segment avg
- 882
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