2016 Chrysler Town & Country · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 81owner reports
- 72,919median miles
- $4,000median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 16, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
332 of the 526 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 81 of those describe stalling. Only sliding door failure is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 81 reports
Stalling on other Town & Country years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
All 5 recalls on the 2016 Chrysler Town & Country, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain on the Town & Country
Interior vehicle fire. Closed apr 4, 2022.
Totally integrated power module failure. Closed jul 24, 2015.
Engine stall after refueling. Closed apr 6, 2015.
Loss of headlight illumination. Closed nov 29, 2012.
Loss of headlight illumination. Closed sep 13, 2011.
Headlight malfunction. Closed may 2, 2006.
Headlight malfunction. Closed jun 1, 2005.
Speaker fire in the rear of the vehicle. Closed nov 5, 2004, led to recall 04V-531.
Air bag clockspring. Closed nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V-293.
Overheating of front seat heaters. Closed jan 5, 2001.
Post collision fuel system. Closed aug 10, 2001.
Post-collision fuel system integrity. Closed jun 11, 1999.
Fuel leakeage from rollover valve. Closed dec 22, 1995, led to recall 95V-236.
None of these investigations covers the 2016 model year.
What owners paid
14 of the 81 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $526 to $6,841.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 65,000 and 93,000 miles, from the 54 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Sudden transmission failure while driving caused loss of power while in active traffic. Engine code P076A.”
Filed Nov 11, 2024
“while i was driving the van started acting like i was driving a stick shift car. stalling out . Now the car jumps and wants to turn off when I'm reversing or trying to drive. It feels like i am driving a stich shift car and cant get out of first gear.”
Filed Oct 15, 2024
“Unknown nature of causing transmission to surgeon RPMs before going into overdrive. Has caused the vehicle to go into limp or loss of power mode. Would be very dangerous if it happened on a interstate or very busy highway. Could cause a wreck or death”
Filed Sep 4, 2024
“While driving, vehicle gradually lost power and suddenly turned off with out warning.”
Filed Jun 24, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 81 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Sliding door won't open, close or latch 138 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 42 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 35 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 33 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 26 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 25 reports