When vehicle is parked and the auto-door lock system is activated by remote and/or manual door lock activation, the locks will activate and the doors will appear to be locked; however, when you pull on the door handles to check the lock, the locks will activate and re-open. This event will occur after a few seconds, minutes, hours, or even over night. In other words, even after you activate the…
2015 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems
moderate 53 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
53
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 53 electrical complaints filed for the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 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
Owners have filed 53 electrical 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.
Of the 6 model years of Chrysler Town and Country we track for electrical problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (53).
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated while the vehicle was running with the charging port button engaged and there was an abnormal burning odor detected. The vehicle spontaneously caught fire. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The fire department extinguished the fire. There was no police report filed. The local…
Right passanger sliding door does not lock with fob nor manually, the physical lock is stuck. Door can be opened and alarm does not go off.
The battery and check engine lights are constantly on despite a new battery, new battery cable, and new alternator. The cruise control will randomly stop working. Abs and vehicle stability lights will go on and off. And at times headlights, dash, and radio screen will flicker and lose power making it impossible to see or know what the car is doing. Mechanic has looked at and repaired the car 3…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 53 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 38 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 38,350 and 85,000 miles, with the median around 60,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 38,350; a quarter make it past 85,000. 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)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Chrysler/Town and Country.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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