Is the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country a bad year?
773 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Town and Country years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country are in line with other Town and Country years. Electrical system and fuel system stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2011 Town and Country owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 74,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 523 (68%) | 50k–107k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 110 (14%) | 70k–115k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Engine | 112 (14%) | 51k–114k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 39 (5%) | 26k–95k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Air bags | 24 (3%) | 58k–106k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 21 (3%) | 57k–115k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Visibility and wipers | 19 (2%) | 35k–74k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 18 (2%) | 68k–100k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 17 (2%) | 52k–114k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 16 (2%) | 54k–88k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seats | 9 (1%) | 24k–127k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Wheels | 6 (1%) | 38k–78k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Brakes | 54 (7%) | 17k–47k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 37 (5%) | 19k–58k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 74,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 773 complaints: 10 mention a crash · 12 mention a fire · 12 report an injury · 15 say the car was towed.
3 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Mar 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
While driving down the road 2 times this week - my vans electrical system completely turned off for about 2-5 seconds and turned back on.
While driving at 45 miles per hour the engine stopped working and so did the power assit brakes.
The vehicle will randomly shut off right after starting, still in park. No warning. It has also stalled out while driving in traffic.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 74,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country: 3
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest. An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Some of these vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. 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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chrysler: 92
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Oil Filter Adapter If replacing Oil Filter Adapter due to oil leak, please be aware a seal kit is available for repair
Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure
Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Neighbouring years
2010 Town and Country: 1,556 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2012 Town and Country: 634 complaints, keep it.
Every Chrysler Town and Country year
2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · All Town and Country years side by side
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Questions
Is the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country a bad year?
773 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Town and Country years. At 74,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: electrical system (523), fuel system (110), engine (112), transmission and drivetrain (39), air bags (24).
How many recalls does the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country have?
3 recall campaigns list this model year: Adaptive equipment (NHTSA 25V-876), Electrical system (NHTSA 14V-234), Steering (NHTSA 11V-315). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.