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2015 Chrysler Town & Country · symptom sheet

Transmission fails or needs replacement

  • 25owner reports
  • 85,000median miles
  • 0involved a crash

Newest report Feb 11, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

113 of the 381 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 25 of those describe transmission failure.

Tick what matches of 25 reports

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What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (25 reports).

Recalls and investigations

One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2015 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.

16V-461Jun 24, 2016
Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Risk and remedy
Risk: If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 78,260 and 100,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“The transmission started whining I brought it to the shop they say it’s the transmission pump. I need a new transmission”

Filed Jun 30, 2023

“After Transmission failure 6 Months ago problems with Steering Vehicle, finally System locked up and unable to make a Left Turn.”

Filed Mar 27, 2022

“Our van only has 83,000 miles and the transmission failed. While driving 45 miles an hour the car started to shake. While trying to find a safe place to pull over the car lost power. It was pulled into a parking spot and left for the tow company.”

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · 83,000 miles

“Transmission completely fails with only 83,000 miles. Paid at a Chrysler/Dodge dealership to have the transmission replaced with a new one. August 17th after driving the vehicle the transmission failed again. Took several weeks before they replaced the transmission valve body on supposedly a new transmission. After 1,644 miles the vehicle again loose power.”

Filed Oct 30, 2021 · 83,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 25 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.

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