There is a buzzing noise in the rear passenger side door that happens sometimes when I open the front passenger side door or unlock the doors. This happens when the vehicle is stationary.
2011 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems
moderate 507 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
507
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
2crashes
6fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 507 electrical complaints filed for the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 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.
How fast does it fail?
Cumulative share of the 10 mileage-bearing electrical complaints filed against the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country by each odometer reading. Median failure: 87,000 mi.
10% have failed by43,000 mi
Half the fleet by87,000 mi
90% have failed by115,000 mi
Curve based on owner-reported odometer mileage at the time of complaint. Reflects when owners filed, not when symptoms first appeared. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve.
What stands out
Of the 6 model years of Chrysler Town and Country we track for electrical problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 507.
Electrical accounts for 66% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
While driving, my van had an electrical meltdown starting with my seat warmers not staying on. It continued with gauges malfunctioning, headlights and stereo shut down. Followed by a complete shutdown of the vehicle. It was determined that the alternator went out but also fried the electrical system resulting in needing the tipm and ECM replaced. I suspected the tipm as a problem several months…
We have only owned the car since july 2014. The car simply won't start at times. After some time passes, it will start. While it won't start, all the lights are on and battery is fine. We have taken it to the dealer 5 times, but it has happened approximately 20 times (most recently both 12/27 and 12/28). The dealer has tried multiple solutions (upgraded software, replaced win and tipm,…
Van would not start, only crank and crank. Towed to repair shop and fuel pump was replaced. Next day van had starting problems again. Van was taken back to repair shop. Mechanic was unable to solve problem so van was towed to a Chrysler dealership. The Chrysler dealership was also unable to solve problem and van was returned back to me. Again the van would not start, I tried the tipm bypass idea…
Persistent electrical motor sound emanated from rear of car after parking and powering off (continued after removal of keys). Next day battery was dead, jump started engine with difficulty. Drove for several hours, but again would not start after it was shut off. Mechanic diagnosed faulty totally integrated power module, replaced at a cost of nearly $1,500. After replacement of tipm, new issue…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the part was on back order and unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Chrysler town and country. While attempting to start the vehicle, it cranked but immediately shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module (tipm) failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The l touring town country, I have a automatic front light system that will lower the high beam to low beam if a car is coming in the opposite direction. We had a rain storm that I drove the car through I notice the instrument panel and radio lost power for few second. Couple days later driving at night I turn on the automatic front light beam system and few minutes later the front light,…
Tipm - my check engine light goes on/of. Intermittently. On for 4 days off for 3 weeks. When on, my vehicle hesitates on highway/back roads at speeds 35-55 MPH. Light goes off on its own and stays off. Other related issues - driver side seat heater has not worked in 2 yrs, despite changing the fuse. Driver side outside door lock button does not work intermittently, unless I open and close…
On friday morning, my wife went to start the van but none of the lights turned on. After checking the voltage of the battery, we found that it was completely drained. The night before, she heard a humming noise coming from the rear of the vehicle after the van was off. We were able to jump the van to get it started. Once it started, it ran great. The next day, we tried to start it again but this…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 507 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 325 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 50,000 and 107,000 miles, with the median around 73,996. A quarter of owners report trouble before 50,000; a quarter make it past 107,000. 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Chrysler/Town and Country.
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