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RT platform

2010 Chrysler Town and Country — 2.8L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Town and Country 2.8L.

Body VANEngine 2.8L

The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country 2.8L is a full-size van built on the RT platform, a configuration that generated 1,555 owner complaints—predominantly targeting the electrical system—and carried five distinct recalls. This complaint volume stands in stark contrast to the broader 1990–2018 production span, during which annual grievances ranged from a low of 14 in 1990 to a high of 773 in 2011. Consequently, the 2010 model year represents an anomaly in the nameplate’s reliability trajectory, registering significantly higher reported issues than both the historical baseline and the subsequent peak year.

Model year201320122011201020092008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 04105409AE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP225-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04105409AE alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter04891713AB
Spark plugSP303917AC alt SZFR5LP13G
BatteryBB34F101AA alt 04727475AD
Front wiper blades68125735AA alt 68028442AA
Thermostat68273161AA alt 04892307AA
Cabin air filter68606188AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length202.4 in
Overall width76.8 in
Overall height68.9 in
Wheelbase121.3 in
Curb weight4621 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub118 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle125 ft-lbs / 74 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.097 in / 0.463 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.107 in / 0.482 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.04 in / 0.409 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21 ft. lbs., Step 3: 905 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 1 - 8 to 61 N##m (45 ft. lbs.)45 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1 - 8 to 88 N##m (65 ft. lbs.)65 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1 - 8 (again) to 88 N##m (65 ft. lbs.)65 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1 - 8 turn an additional 1/4 Turn. (Do not use a torque wrench for this step.)
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
145.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 65.0 ft. lbs. Step 3: 65.0 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90 degreesCAUTION:Do not use a torque wrench for the Fourth step. Bolts should be checked for stretching using a straight edge. Ay bolts that show stretching should be replaced.45 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record does not include a dedicated 2010 entry, but the target-year complaint data is substantial: 482 electrical system complaints, 219 combined electrical/air bag complaints, 117 engine complaints, and 50 "unknown or other," alongside 35 crash complaints and 25 fire complaints — a notably serious profile for a single model year. In the generational arc, complaints climbed from 473 in 2001 to 773 in 2011 (the redesign year), with 2010 sitting at the tail end of the outgoing generation just before that redesign; the high electrical-system and air-bag complaint volume suggests this final pre-redesign year accumulated unresolved issues that may have motivated the 2011 refresh. Recalls remained relatively modest across the generation (7 in 2001, dropping to 3 in 2011), but the complaint-to-recall ratio widened significantly, indicating many reported problems never triggered formal recall action. The presence of 25 fire complaints and 35 crash complaints tied to electrical and air-bag systems is particularly concerning and not explained by the data beyond the category labels. Given the concentrated electrical and air-bag complaint volume, the fire incidents, and the lack of corresponding recalls, the 2010 Town and Country represents a poor-risk purchase year — buyers should prioritize 2011 or later, or ensure any 2010 example has complete service records confirming air-bag and electrical system repairs.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
92
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,555
Owner complaints
35 involved a crash · 25 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,555 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System482
Electrical System,Air Bags219
Engine117
Unknown Or Other50
Electrical System,Engine43
Service Brakes41
Exterior Lighting39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic31

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 92 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1084632025-11-18Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
1084642025-11-17Service BrakesPAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91002262023-09-15Electrical SystemConnector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
91001962023-07-27EquipmentLubrication and Maintenance Fluids If MOPAR fluids and chemicals are not readily…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2010 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.