Overview
The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country is a family-focused minivan designed for comfortable daily driving, road trips, and kid-hauling duty with flexible seating and cargo options. It’s part of the fifth-generation Town & Country (2008–2016), positioned as a value-packed alternative to the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, often offering more features for the money. This model year is ideal for buyers who want Stow ’n Go practicality, a smooth V6, and available premium amenities without paying new-minivan prices. It’s a strong fit for families, rideshare use, and anyone needing a practical people mover with a traditional minivan ride.
Key Features
1) 3.6L Pentastar V6 (standard): 283 horsepower with a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering confident acceleration for merging and highway cruising.
2) Stow ’n Go seating: Second- and third-row seats fold into the floor for a flat load space, making it easy to switch between passengers and cargo.
3) Family-friendly convenience: Dual sliding doors and a power liftgate are commonly equipped, along with available tri-zone climate control for better comfort in all rows.
4) Entertainment and tech: Available rear-seat DVD entertainment and Uconnect infotainment (with available touchscreen navigation) were key draws for shoppers.
5) Safety and driver aids (equipment varies by trim): Features such as a rearview camera, parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring were available on many trims and packages.
Common Issues & Reliability
Shoppers researching 2014 Chrysler Town & Country problems, 2014 Chrysler Town & Country reliability, and 2014 Chrysler Town & Country common issues should know this minivan can be a solid value, but it has several repeat complaint areas.
1) TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) electrical faults: Owners report intermittent no-start, stalling, fuel pump power issues, or random electrical behavior. Symptoms can appear around 80,000–130,000 miles and may be misdiagnosed as battery/alternator problems.
2) Sliding door and power door issues: Power sliding doors may stop working, reverse unexpectedly, or trigger door-ajar warnings. Common culprits include worn rollers, wiring in the door harness, latch/actuator problems, or failed door modules, often showing up after years of heavy use (roughly 70,000–120,000 miles).
3) 62TE transmission shifting complaints: Some drivers report harsh shifts, delayed engagement, or shuddering. While many units last well with fluid service, problems are often reported in the 90,000–150,000-mile range, especially if fluid service was neglected or the vehicle towed/ran heavy loads often.
4) Engine oil cooler/filter housing leaks (Pentastar V6): A known Pentastar issue is oil seepage from the oil filter housing/cooler assembly, sometimes mistaken for a rear main seal leak. It commonly shows up around 80,000–120,000 miles and can cause oil on the transmission bellhousing area.