2014 Chrysler Town And Country Problems And Complaints

2014 Chrysler Town and Country Van User Complaints and Problems

Mechanical Complaints

• Engine problems- Oil leaks from the oil filter housing is a common problem seen in the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. Many owners have reported on visible oil leaks on the engine bay and related components emitting visible fumes with a risk of fire. The average mile of this failure is reported to be around 90,000-miles. No instance of engine fire has been recorded against this issue by the NHTSA fortunately.
• Transmission problems- Transmission replacements are not that uncommon in the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. Fluid pump failure, internal valve issues, TCM module errors, and torque converter issues are some of the main complaints reported by owners. Whining/grinding noise, miss-shifts, failure to upshift, and jerking at low speeds are some precursors to transmission complaints. Shifting issues are usually sorted by re-programming the control module but mechanical issues do mostly require a complete overhaul or replacement. The lowest failure mileage as reported by NHTSA is around 60,000-miles.

 Electric System complaints

• Random engine stalls- Random engine stalls coupled with the loss of steering assist or complete lockup have been an issue on the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. The unit does come back to normal function when the vehicle is restarted by the issue repeats intermittently. Though the fault has been reported at the dealer, they could not come up with a convincing fix as it could not be replicated.
• Radio issues- The center mount radio display on the2014 Chrysler Town and Country occasionally malfunctions. The most commonly spotted issue is system reboot but issues like faulty radio receptions, volume controller, mute speakers, and blank backup camera have also been reported. Though software updates were provided the owners find issues recurring intermittently.
• Electrical fire- Certain switches and charging ports on the2014 Chrysler Town and Country have been reported to over and cause cabin fires. A handful of cabin fire incidents have also been reported by the NHTSA. A recent update does show an open investigation into this issue for possible cabin fires. The automaker already had a recall in 2014 (ID-14V234000) for overheating the vent window switch which was replaced with a newer version.

Structural complaints

• Sliding door issues- The passenger side sliding door latch on the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country is prone to malfunction. As reported it either fails to latch on completely or fails to unlock. Owners also notice the door actuator humming or going through the lock-unlock cycles continuously. The issue is primarily due to faulty door actuators and requires a replacement.

Safety Complaints

• Headrest deployment issues- The headrest deployment feature on the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country is said to be faulty. Owners report about the unit deploying itself without any warning. This has been a pretty widespread issue on the van with no statements released from the automaker’s side despite being reported multiple times by many owners. Multiple head and neck injuries have been reported by the NHTSA related to this issue.

2014 Chrysler Town and Country Van Recalls

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	21st December 2017	17V824000	The fire extinguisher may be clogged or inoperable.	Vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.	Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018.
2	8th October 2014	14V632000	Tire pressure warning may illuminate	The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the system displays incorrect readings, which may increase the risk of a crash.	The dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014.
3	7th May 2014	14V234000	The vent window switch may overheat	The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest, increasing the risk of a fire.	The dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The remedy campaign launched on December 31, 2014.

Should you buy a used 2014 Chrysler Town and Country Van?

TheChrysler Town and Country has always been a prominent player in the midsize van segment and the noticeable jump in the number of buyers each succeeding year backs that claim. It does have its fair share of complaints but most of them listed here are only expected to come by at higher mileages. However, some common faults like the random engine stalls and door actuators issue not receiving the kind of attention it requires from the automaker side is truly a bummer. Also, the recent cabin fire investigation (highly unlike even though) does slightly tarnish its appeal as a used buy. Though the last stated fact does take this van off from our recommendation lists, the Chrysler Town and Country is a decent van to own especially given the absence of any known low-mileage failure points.