2012 Chrysler Town AND Country Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

100Engine complaints

15.8%Of all 631 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM390 · 61.8%

ENGINE100 · 15.8%

Unspecified / other58 · 9.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM55 · 8.7%

POWER TRAIN35 · 5.5%

Share of the 631 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country overview page.

What owners report

“-STALLING WHEN YOU TRY TO START. I PUSH THE BUTTON AND IT STALLS. WHEN I GET TO MY DESTINATION, IT SWITCHES FROM OFF TO ACCY…”NHTSA complaint 10651306 — filed 10/30/2014

“A MONTH AFTER BUYING THE VAN, IT STARTED CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING IT TO BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. LUCKILY I WAS WHERE I…”NHTSA complaint 10637789 — filed 09/21/2014

“2012 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CYLINDER HEAD PROBLEMS AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT MANUFACTURER HEADQUARTERS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10593036 — filed 06/10/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country: 100 of 631 complaints on file (15.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Chrysler Town AND Country have in total?

631 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 24 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.