Is the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country a bad year?
383 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 113, 3.4× a quiet Town and Country year.
Keep it, but watch the transmission
Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 64k–104k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 7 of 112 filed since 2016.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2015 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 82,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 113 (30%) | 64k–104k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| SeatsSTANDS OUT | 80 (21%) | 48k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 63 (16%) | 55k–92k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 62 (16%) | 42k–85k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Air bags | 39 (10%) | 42k–85k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structure | 17 (4%) | 50k–86k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 18 (5%) | 21k–62k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Steering | 13 (3%) | 27k–77k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 11 (3%) | 24k–76k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 9 (2%) | 11k–65k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Fuel system | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seat belts | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
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 82,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 383 complaints: 15 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 21 report an injury · 16 say the car was towed.
10 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Sep 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I was driving on highway and from nowhere car lost power for few seconds ( Engine stoped) I almost run to another car.
All of the sudden my van slipped and went forward after having it looked at my transmission fluid after only 64000 was completely black and have 4 broken aluminum pieces in it.
After sitting at a stop at a drive thru service, the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate when stepping on the gas.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 82,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country: 4
The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure. If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
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: 157
Repair instructions Chrysler sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
WiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK
ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA)
Gear Ratio DTC's, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
Cam Phasers, Oil Control Valve For Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) issues related to 2012-2017 3.6L Pentastar engines
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
Neighbouring years
2014 Town and Country: 636 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2016 Town and Country: 527 complaints, consider selling.
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 2015 Chrysler Town and Country a bad year?
383 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 113, 3.4× a quiet Town and Country year. At 82,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the transmission. Half of the transmission complaints for this year were filed at 64k–104k miles, where you are now. Few of them say the car was towed: 7 of 112 filed since 2016.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (113), seats (80), engine (63), electrical system (62), air bags (39). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 64k–104k miles.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Adaptive equipment (NHTSA 25V-876), Equipment (NHTSA 17V-824), Transmission and drivetrain (NHTSA 16V-461), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 16V-044). 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.