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2016 Chrysler Town and Country

Gas

Minivan - 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26

Safety Signal

71 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

RecallsNHTSA campaigns 5

Complaints12 crash · 1 fire · 9 injured reported 527

Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA 20 mpg

2016

The 2016 Chrysler Town and Country is sold in the U.S. as a gas minivan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Town and Country, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 527 complaints, most often about the power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

2016 Chrysler Town and Country

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
Town and Country	Gas	FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	17	25	20	$3,350
Town and Country	Gas	FWD	3.6L 6-cyl	17	25	20	$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 36412, 36488.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates

Configuration	Smog rating	Emission standard	Where it can be sold new	SmartWay
Town and Country	6 / 10	Bin 4	All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards	—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body style	Minivan
Doors	4
GVWR class	Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders	6
Displacement	3.6 L

Fuel Economy

Fuel	Gasoline

Transmission

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Limited, Limited/Limited Platinum, S, Touring). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database

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Equipment

T82

61,791 vehicles 48% reported repaired built Jan 14, 2014 – Feb 22, 2016

Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. 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. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201 Risk If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire. Fix Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 17V824000 reported Dec 21, 2017 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Power Train

S44

26,298 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Jul 31, 2015 – Apr 18, 2016

Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure. Risk If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF Remedy instructions PDF

NHTSA campaign 16V461000 reported Jun 24, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Seats

S37

99 vehicles 84% reported repaired built Mar 16, 2016 – Mar 17, 2016

Problem Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose. Risk If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 16V300000 reported May 16, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Visibility

S02

184 vehicles 70% reported repaired built Aug 16, 2014 – Dec 5, 2015

Problem FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Risk If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 16V044000 reported Jan 28, 2016 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

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Latches/Locks/Linkages

R53

1,625 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Aug 19, 2015 – Aug 27, 2015

Problem Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving. Risk If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF

NHTSA campaign 15V595000 reported Sep 24, 2015 Chrysler (FCA US LLC) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock — Sliding Doors Inoperative closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-016 on July 7, 2021, to investigate 364 complaints alleging that one or both sliding doors on 2016 Model Year (MY) Grand Caravan or Town and Country vehicles could not be opened. The door(s) could not be opened using the mechanical handle or electronic remote switches. Many of the complaints described having to remove passengers seated in the rear of vehicles through the front doors, the second sliding door (if it was operational), the window, or the car?s rear hatch. The complainants have expressed concerns that if the sliding door(s) cannot be opened in the event of an emergency or crash, it could trap passengers or delay their egress.

Opened Jul 9, 2021 · closed Jul 22, 2022 · action PE21016 · the investigation’s page →

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint — Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries. A small number of Early Warning Reports identified driver and/or passenger front seat AHR inadvertent deployments without a rear impact event. Reported safety consequences resulting from the AHR deployments include concussions, headaches, soft tissue injuries, disorientation, nausea, vomiting and/or loss

Opened Sep 9, 2019 · closed Feb 25, 2026 · action PE19014 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Town and Country

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2016 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chrysler publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Chrysler’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

527complaints filed

12 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 12 · 2017: 12 · 2018: 27 · 2019: 93 · 2020: 113 · 2021: 84 · 2022: 56 · 2023: 43 · 2024: 38 · 2025: 34 · 2026: 15

Most-cited components

Power Train → 188

Unspecified 110

Electrical System → 107

Structure → 76

Engine → 71

Seats 23

In depth: transmission and drivetrain problems → · electrical problems → · body and structure problems → · engine problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

I had just gotten off the hiway and then heading home on back roads when thetransmission down shifted on its own with a loud whining sound into 1st or 2nd gear while cruising around 45 MPH then it came to a stop , I was only a few minutes from home and was able to limp it home around 5mph very scary situation, could of locked up while…

Power Train at 61,660 miles May 28, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11098259

While driving down a rural road at approximately 55mph the engine suddenly shut off. The gas tank was only 3 miles from full after just having filled the tank, and no electrical lights or sensors indicated any issues.

Engine Apr 12, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11084709

My wife was parked at a gas station 5 miles from our home and all outlets and lights began billowing smoke into the cabin. The fire department was called and they disconnected the battery. It has 30000 miles driven.

Electrical System at 30,000 miles Jan 6, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11060935

On august 15, 2017, while driving up a highway incline, the vehicle lost power, power steering and power brakes. I was approaching a stop light about an eigth mile away so I allowed the vehicle to coast, forceably steering it through a slight curve and then braking.

Service Brakes at 15,000 miles Nov 20, 2017 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11047478

Takata recall I typed my valid VIN number just as directed on this site to see if it was subject to recall. However, I got a message that the VIN number was not valid. It is valid!!! I also tried checking my VIN number on airbagrecall. Com, but it wasn't found there either.

Air Bags Nov 10, 2017 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11045119

Front driver seat not stable. Seat mounting loose . You can feel seat shake and hear it squeak when driving vehicle

Seats Jun 29, 2017 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11002396

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Chrysler itself: 55 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 75 injured, as claimed, not verified. Every Town and Country model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 70k

miles, typically

Half the 297 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 55,000 and 93,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 1

10k–20k 7

20k–30k 15

30k–40k 18

40k–50k 18

50k–60k 26

60k–70k 55

70k–80k 44

80k–90k 27

90k–100k 33

100k–150k 43

150k + 10

Median mileage by component

Component	Reports	Median miles	Vs same age
Power Train	123	85,000	1.63×
Electrical System	61	60,500	1.34×
Structure	47	60,000	1.33×
Unspecified	46	56,000	—
Engine	40	82,000	1.32×
Latches/Locks/Linkages	15	76,000	1.09×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2016-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: power train (1.63×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
VAN FWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 230

Most recentmanufacturer date 2025-11-18

Kindsas classified by NHTSA 230 service bulletins

Most often about: Equipment, Electrical System, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

108463 Service bulletin
2025-11-18 · Service Brakes
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464 Service bulletin
2025-11-17 · Service Brakes
PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
23-001-25 Service bulletin
2025-01-29 · Structure — Body
"Sliding Door Lock(s) Inoperable Warranty Extension X98 The customer may describe one or more of the following: ● Either one or both of the sliding door locks do not function. ● The door lock(s) emit a loud buzzing noise during lock/unlock operation and do not lock/unlock the door. NOTE: The doors can still be manually locked or unlocked. This bulletin involves replacing either one or both of the
9100456 Service bulletin
2024-11-27 · Seats
Incoming Vehicles with Deployed Active Head Rest (AHR) should have a through enquiry. If there is no Broken Pieces or Electrical failure, Direction to RESET the AHR following the Procedure.
S1408000384 Service bulletin
2024-01-10 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
9100229 Service bulletin
2023-09-20 · Suspension
LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
9100226 Service bulletin
2023-09-15 · Electrical System
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.
9100226 Service bulletin
2023-09-15 · Electrical System — Wiring
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. Please use the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website until this issue is resolved.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

Code	What it means	Most often filed under	Where it appears
P0740 P0740 on Chrysler →	A fault in the torque converter clutch circuit.	Power Train	9 bulletins
P2764 P2764 on Chrysler →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Power Train	9 bulletins
P0302 P0302 on Chrysler →	Cylinder 2 is misfiring.	Engine · Ignition coils →	2 bulletins · 3 owner reports
P0300 P0300 on Chrysler →	Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.	Power Train · Ignition coils →	3 bulletins
P076A	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Exterior Lighting · Headlight assembly →	2 bulletins · 1 owner report
P2299 P2299 on Chrysler →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Vehicle Speed Control	3 bulletins
P0301 P0301 on Chrysler →	Cylinder 1 is misfiring.	Engine · Ignition coils →	2 bulletins
P06DD P06DD on Chrysler →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Engine	2 bulletins
P2122 P2122 on Chrysler →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Vehicle Speed Control	2 bulletins
P2127 P2127 on Chrysler →	Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.	Vehicle Speed Control	2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

New York inspections 7.1%

failed emissions

2,727 initial inspections of 2,634 vehicles.

Measure	The 2016 Town and Country	Every 2016 vehicle	Behind it
Failed the emissions check	7.1%	4.2%	2,716
Failed the safety inspection	2.3%	2.2%	2,727
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit	0.26%	0.27%	2,727
Miles driven a year	11,799	10,028	odometer at inspection
Average odometer	121,282	103,109	odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2016 vehicle” is every 2016 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Common questions about the 2016 Town and Country

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The most serious on file is 16V461000, covering Power Train. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

NHTSA gave the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (71/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

Across the 2 EPA-rated configurations of the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, the best EPA combined figure is 20 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

Owners have filed 527 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, most often about power train, unspecified, electrical system. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

The EPA smog rating for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country is 6 out of 10. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. The certificate names the standard as Bin 4.

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

The manufacturer has filed 230 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, most often covering equipment, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2025-11-18. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country failed the emissions check on 7.1% of first inspections — higher than the 4.2% for every 2016 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 2.3% (every 2016 vehicle: 2.2%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

Data	Held	Source	What it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations	2 configurations	EPA certification records	Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates	2 configurations	EPA emission certificates	Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls	5	NHTSA recall campaigns	A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints	527	NHTSA complaint database	Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings	1 tested	NHTSA NCAP	Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins	230	NHTSA manufacturer communications	Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations	2	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation	Open and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports	none	NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01	No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA	7 fields	NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns	What the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Trims, pricing & equipment	none	Manufacturer press kit	We have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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2016 Chrysler Town and Country

Specs & fuel economy

Emissions & certification

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Dimensions Exterior

Engine Basics

Fuel Economy

Transmission

Factory warranty running out?

Recalls (5)

Equipment

Power Train

Seats

Visibility

Latches/Locks/Linkages

NHTSA defect investigations

Whether any of this applies to one specific Town and Country

Hear about a recall before the letter does

Parts & accessories for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country

Owner complaints

Most-cited components

In owners' own words

When owners reported it

miles, typically

Median mileage by component

Crash ratings

Service bulletins & campaigns

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

At the New York inspection station

failed emissions

Common questions about the 2016 Town and Country

Does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?

How safe is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

What do owners complain about on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

How clean is the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

Are there service bulletins for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?

How does the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country do at state inspection?

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Where to go next

Sources & method