My van will sporadically lose power and stall while driving down the road. I have to put in back in park to restart the van to continue on down the road. It's been scary driving with my 3 kids in the van. I'm afraid the stalling out is going to cause me to get into a collision. I had it in a shop recently and they told me that it was related to a recall S44 or 16V461000, but they didn't have a…
2016 Chrysler Town and Country powertrain problems
moderate 179 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
179
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
4crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 179 powertrain complaints filed for the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 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 powertrain problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 179.
Powertrain accounts for 34% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 11 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
La van se quedo sin cambios de velocidad, sin fuerza; fue la trasmision la que se descompuso. Estaba en movimiento cuando sucedi esto.*dt*jb
Pump Failure in Transmission. Transmission Pump locked up and stalled vehicle in road locked up wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that upon placing the transmission into reverse, the vehicle would not reverse as needed and that an unknown fluid began to leak from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed the vehicle needed a new transmission. The mechanic replaced the…
Owner was driving car and noticed high pitch whir at low speed upon entering the highway, had the radio been on then this noise would not have been noticed. Driver was able to exit the highway. Upon reaching a stoplight the vehicle revved up to 60mph then down to zero. When barely compressing the gas this occurred again. Owner quickly turned off and on vehicle hoping to reset whatever was…
The transmission pump seized causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning after it came to a complete stop. The contact called state line Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of kansas city (1001 w 104th st, kansas city, mo 64114) and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 16v461000…
The transmission pump failed suddenly, resulting in severe slippage in the transmission and loss of motive power for the vehicle. The vehicle struggled to stay up to road speeds on the highway until I could get it parked in a safe place to get my family out of the vehicle. Later on that day, I tried to take the vehicle around the block, to which it barely would make it back to it's starting…
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Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2016 Chrysler Town and Country?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 179 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?
Across the 117 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 67,500 and 103,000 miles, with the median around 85,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 67,500; a quarter make it past 103,000. 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 $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.
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/2016/Chrysler/Town and Country.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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