2007 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
219 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
69,483 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 188 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 51 of 219 complaints (23.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 59 | 26.9% |
| Braking behavior | 33 | 15.1% |
| Steering behavior | 26 | 11.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 25 | 11.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 19 | 8.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 12 | 5.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 51 |
| Electrical System | 41 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 51; Electrical System: 41; Engine: 27; Steering: 17; Engine And Engine Cooling: 15; Air Bags: 14; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 12; Exterior Lighting: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 21 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 37 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 44 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 28 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 43 |
| 150,000 and above | 15 |
Under 25,000: 21; 25,000 to 49,999: 37; 50,000 to 74,999: 44; 75,000 to 99,999: 28; 100,000 to 149,999: 43; 150,000 and above: 15
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (44). 31 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2007: 4; 2008: 10; 2009: 11; 2010: 23; 2011: 25; 2012: 18; 2013: 7; 2014: 30; 2015: 28; 2016: 24; 2017: 15; 2018: 11; 2019: 6; 2020: 3; 2021: 2; 2023: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 59 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 33 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 26 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10360879 · 2010-10-18 (October 18, 2010)
2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE REPAIRS AND WARRANTY *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE AXLE BROKE IN HALF AND FELL TO THE GROUND. ALSO, ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK REVEALED THE EGR FAILED AND EGR GASKET FAILED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 40,578 miles reported. Look up ODI 10360879 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10440037 · 2011-12-15 (December 15, 2011)
AFTER FILLING THE MINIVAN WITH GAS (ESPECIALLY IF FULL), ONCE DRIVING OFF GAS STATION LOT--CAR STALLS. EVERYTHING SHUTS OFF. USUALLY SHAKES RIGHT BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. MUST HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH BRAKES TOO. THE MORE YOU BRAKE RIGHT AFTER TURNING CAR BACK ON AFTER FILL UP, THE MORE LIKELY IT WILL STALL. VERY DANGEROUS IF MAKING A TURN, ON HIGHWAY OR IF CARS ARE BEHIND IT. ALSO DIED ONCE WHEN TURNING INTO PARKING SPOT. I CAME VERY CLOSE TO HITTING CAR BECAUSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE GONE TOO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MONTHS AND I…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10440037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10204705 · 2007-10-02 (October 2, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME SHE DRIVES HER VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTS TO STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATES WITH A COUPLE OF FEET OF BRAKING DISTANCE BEFORE IT FINALLY STOPS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES REGARDING THIS FAILURE. THE FIRST TIME, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE OUT OF SPEC AND THEY REPAIRED THE REAR ROTORS. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIMES, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A SOFTWARE UPDATE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER HAS NOT YET CREATE…
Owner-reported narrative. 4 miles reported. Look up ODI 10204705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10217941 · 2008-02-13 (February 13, 2008)
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WITH MY 2007 CHYRSLER TOWN * COUNTRY MINI VAN. I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALL OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AS THEY SHOULD. THE LOWER AIRBAG THAT HAS JUST BEEN RECENTLY INSTALLED IN 06 & 07 VEHICLES DEPLOYED AND SHOVED THE LARGE PLASTIC COVER THAT IS UNDER THE DASH INTO MY LEGS AND RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE AREA CAUSING TREMENDOUS BRUISING AND BROKE MY HEEL BONE ON MY RIGHT FOOT. THE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE PUSHED THE PLASTIC COVER HARD ENOUGH TO FORCE MY FOOT INTO THE BRAKE PEDAL AS I WAS TRYING TO STOP TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10217941 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10263741 · 2009-03-31 (March 31, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHENEVER THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AT 15 MPH, A VERY LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SHE WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT A NEW WATER PUMP WAS NEEDED BECAUSE OF HOW THE VEHICLE WAS CONSTRUCTED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOP, THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLINE FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURE ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VE…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10263741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10331600 · 2010-05-21 (May 21, 2010)
DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 55 MPH, AFTER HEARING A LOUD BAG TRIED TO STEER CAR ONTO BERM. THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK. FINALLY, AND WITH A STRUGGLE, VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT ALTERNATOR HAD COMPLETELY COME LOOSE FROM ITS MOORING. AFTER INSPECTION, HE SAW THAT ONE BOLT WAS MISSING AND THE OTHER BOLT HAD FALLEN OUT. ALTERNATOR COMING UNMOUNTED CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIMING COVER AND SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT . TIMING COVER IS NOT AVAILABLE CURRENTLY FROM CHRYSLER. IS THIS A REASON FOR TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10587212 · 2014-05-08 (May 8, 2014)
AFTER FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK AND DRIVING MAYBE ONE BLOCK THE ENGINE STALLED. THIS HAPPENS NOW AFTER EVERY FILLUP. IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : PE13016 FOR OTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCTS OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR. A SEARCH IN GOOGLE CAME UP WITH MANY, MANY PEOPLE WITH MANY DIFFERENT CARS EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. IF YOU PULL OUT OF THE GAS STATION DIRECTLY ONTO A HIGHWAY AND STALL WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC, THE RESULTS COULD BE DISASTROUS (B'AH). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10632833 · 2014-09-12 (September 12, 2014)
VAN SURGED AND STALLED WHILE ENTERING THE FREEWAY AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY AFTER FILL UPS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 87,590 miles reported. Look up ODI 10632833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223051 · 2008-04-01 (April 1, 2008)
CAR WAS IN OUR DRIVEWAY, NOT RUNNING. HORN, LIGHTS, WIPERS - EVERYTHING STARTED GOING AT ONCE, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CAR WAS TRYING TO START. WE COULDN'T TURN ANYTHING OFF. CALLED 911, FIRE DEPT. UNHOOKED THE BATTERY AND TOOK OUT THE ELECTRICAL BOX. HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223051 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223336 · 2008-04-04 (April 4, 2008)
MAJOR FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES: NO A/C NO NAV/STEREO/VES NO AUTOMATIC DOORS NO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ENGINE DYING SPORADICALLY EXTERNAL LIGHTS WON'T TURN ON WIPERS WON'T TURN OFF WINDOWS WON'T OPERATE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223336 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10202154 · 2007-09-07 (September 7, 2007)
VEHICLE UNABLE TO GO IN REVERSE UP AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY WITHOUT DIFFICULTY AND SHUTTERING IN THE DRIVVETRAIN. CHYRSTLER ENGINEERS AND DEALER SERVICE MANGER TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL STATE FOR THIS VEHICLE AND I SHOULD GO UP THE DRIVEWAY FASTER AND WITHOUT SLOWING OR SOPPING TO AVOID THE SHUTTER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN YOU HAVE MANY CHILDREN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, YOU HAVE TO GO SLOW UP THE DRIVEWAY TO MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT RUN ANYONE OVER OR HIT AN OBJECT. I AM NOT A TRAINED REVERSE RACE CAR DRIVER. ALL OF THE OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE HAD IN MY DRI…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10202154 at NHTSA ↗