Summary
The Chrysler Town & Country has 15 recalls spanning the 1992 to 2013 model years, with the most serious recent issue being a 2008 model year airbag and seatbelt pretensioner control module defect that can either fire the airbags and pretensioners without a crash or fail to deploy them when needed.
The 2013 model year has a separate airbag concern where the restraint control module was programmed with incorrect software during production, meaning the airbags may not fire in a crash that warrants deployment. On 2010 models, two recalls stand out: a vent window switch in the driver's door armrest can overheat if exposed to liquid and produce smoke or fire, and on certain wheelchair-accessible conversions built on this platform, fuel line crimp fittings may not be fully secured, allowing fuel to leak and potentially ignite. The 2005 model year has three issues: the front passenger seatbelt retractor may be improperly assembled and fail to restrain the occupant in a hard frontal impact, the front windshield wiper motor shaft can break and eliminate wiping capability, and front airbag sensors can crack and admit water, causing the airbag warning light to come on. The manufacturer noted that the sensor issue on 2005 models does not itself disable airbag function.
Going further back, the 2001 model year has two concerns: condensation dripping from the air conditioning ducts into the base radio can cause a short circuit that sends current to the rear speakers and starts a fire, and the lower control arm pivot bolt can fracture and cause the control arm to separate from the crossmember, resulting in loss of steering and handling control. The 1999 model year has a front seatbelt retractor that may not function properly and fail to restrain occupants in a crash. On 1998 models with integrated child seats, the shoulder harness webbing may be routed incorrectly around a metal reinforcement bar, reducing restraint effectiveness for the child occupant. The 1997 model year has a D-pillar sound barrier patch that can fall into the rear outboard seatbelt assembly and prevent the belt from functioning. On 1996 models, fuel rail O-ring seals on vehicles with the 3.3L or 3.8L engine can degrade over time and leak fuel near ignition sources, and integrated child seat belt latch mechanisms can become contaminated and stick, making it difficult to remove a child from the seat. The earliest recall covers 1992 models, where improper fuel tank flange stamping can damage the mounting straps or fuel lines and lead to fuel tank separation or a fuel leak.
