I smelled something burning on the driver's side of the vehicle. After driving a short distance (15 minutes) I found the tire was very hot. The car had previously been inspected 3 weeks prior, had brake pads replaced, and inspection detected no issues. Had car taken to mechanic and found a brake hose failed resulting in caliper not releasing. Brake hose and brake pad needed replaced. This is…
2011 Chrysler Town and Country brakes problems
severe 39 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
39
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
1crash
2fires
When does it fail?
Of the 39 brakes complaints filed for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 6 model years of Chrysler Town and Country we track for brakes problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 39.
Owners have filed 39 brakes complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
When my vehicle had about 16000 miles on it, I noticed that when breaking during highway speeds, the vehicle would vibrate. I took the vehicle to my dealer at about 17000 miles and was informed the issue was caused by warped rotors. The brake pads were fine, but the rotors would need to be machined or replaced. I opened a ticket with Chrysler since the brakes were out of warranty at 12000…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
It's a meaningful issue. 39 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Across the 35 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 17,000 and 46,000 miles, with the median around 28,593. A quarter of owners report trouble before 17,000; a quarter make it past 46,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Chrysler/Town and Country.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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