TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STEPHEN WADE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (855-227-3516, LOCATED AT 1724 HILTON DR, ST. JOHN, UTAH 84470) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE …
2015 chrysler Town and Country powertrain problems
moderate 109 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
109
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
THIS VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BY MY WIFE WITH MY KIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALMOST CAUSING A ACCIDENT WHICH NOW CONCERNS ME FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. THE GEARS ON THIS VEHICLE STOP FUNCTIONING OUT OF NOWHERE. I'M CONFUSED ON HOW A VEHICLE LIKE THIS WHICH IS SUPPOSE TO BE RELIABLE ESPECIALLY TO FAMILIES THAT TRAVELS IN THESE VEHICLES. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS AROUND APPROXIMATELY 60…
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY VAN STARTED TO SLOW DOWN SPORADICALLY AND THEN JUST STOPPED MOVING ALL TOGETHER. I WAS STUCK ON A BUSY ROAD DURING RUSH HOUR. AFTER BEING TOWED TO A GARAGE, I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE PUMP HAD GONE OUT.
THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, BUT I WAS TOLD IT IS NOT FOR MY VEHICLE. THE RECALL NUMBER IS S44. THE RECALL IS FOR THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE IF THE TRANSMISSION LOSES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE TODAY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE, WITH NO OTHER KNOWN PROBLEMS, JUST LOST P…
2015 Chrysler Town and Country lost propulsion power while driving, endangering 2 occupants and surrounding drivers. While driving on a residential road, vehicle came to a stop at intersection. Upon attempting to accelerate from stop and applying gas, vehicle jolted and would not accelerate past 5 miles an hour with transmission engaging and disengaging while shifter was in drive. Vehicle's transm…
OIL HOUSING HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. SINCE 64K MILES, NOW AT 112K. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. THERE ARE SO MANY SIMILAR OCCURANCES. THIS IS A HUGE FIRE HAZZARD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN TRAFFIC, IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. …
Transmission pump failure, causing vehicle to be inoperable. Low pressure.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 chrysler Town and Country?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 109 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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