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2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Minivan · 2011–2016
Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.8× usual Extended coverage
293 serious complaints of 681, the most about engine (108) and air bags (50); per car on the road, 0.8× this model's usual year. 4 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 chrysler town and country. While driving unknown speeds over rough terrain, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition key failed and the ignition needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2018
“The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness underneath the seat had fractured, which could cause the air bags not to deploy during a crash.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage MIL Illumination: P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 (X56 Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves checking for excessive cylinder leakage and replacing the cylinder head if necessary. (09-002-14, Dec 2014)
- Extended coverage Customers may comment on the following:The AHR is deployed on one or both front seats and will not reset. (2303020, Nov 2020)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
681 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 20 mpg · NHTSA: 4 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features
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Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2013 Town and Country trims
| LX | Limited | S | Touring | Touring-L |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chrysler reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chrysler aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 526 | Power train (187) | — |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 383 | Power train (113) | — |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 636 | Electrical system (215) | — |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 681 | Electrical system (393) | — |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 634 | Electrical system (395) | — |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 773 | Electrical system (523) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 526 |
| 2015 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 383 |
| 2014 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 636 |
| 2013 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 681 |
| 2012 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | 4 | No | No | 5 | 634 |
| 2011 | Chrysler Town And Country VAN FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 773 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2015 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV |
20 |
| 2014 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
20 |
| 2013 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2012 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
| 2011 | Town and Country | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 20 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.