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RT platform

2010 Chrysler Town and Country — 3.3L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Town and Country 3.3L.

Body VANEngine 3.3LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country is a VAN built on the RT platform and equipped with a 3.3L engine, featuring a 5‑quart oil capacity with filter and API‑specified 5W‑20/5W‑30 viscosity, and it is mated to an automatic 4‑speed transmission, delivering EPA‑rated 17/24/19 mpg. In its model‑year reliability record it accumulated 1,555 owner complaints and five recalls, a level that surpasses the single‑year complaint peak of 773 recorded in 2011 and far exceeds the low of 14 complaints in 1990, indicating a relatively higher complaint burden for that year. Consequently, the 2010 iteration sits toward the upper end of the model’s complaint history from 1990‑2018, reflecting a less consistent reliability profile compared with earlier decades.

Model year201020092008200720062005200420001993

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
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.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 5W-30 · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts65 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts30 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

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.53-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance10,900-14,700 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance12
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

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; spark plugs at 102,000 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) · Spark Plugs (replace)
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.

In 2010 the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country experienced 482 Electrical System complaints, 219 involving Electrical System and Air Bags, 117 Engine complaints, and 50 Other complaints, totaling 35 crash‑related and 25 fire‑related complaints. Compared to the federal record, the 2010 generation sits in a period of high complaint volume, following 2001’s 473 complaints and preceding 2011’s 773 complaints, with recall counts remaining low (3 in 2011, 5 in 2012, 4 in 2013). The recall trend for this generation shows a modest increase from 3 in 2011 to 5 in 2012, then stabilizing at 4 through 2014, suggesting a relatively stable safety issue profile. The 2010 model’s complaint numbers are lower than the peak of 2011 but higher than the 2012–2014 average, indicating it is not the most problematic year but still carries a significant electrical issue burden. Given the comparatively high electrical complaints and moderate recall activity, a 2010 Town and Country may require diligent inspection for electrical and air‑bag components; buyers should weigh this risk against price and mileage.

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

How much oil does the 2010 Town and Country 3.3L take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-20 API OR 5W-30 API MEETING CHRYSLER SPECIFICATION MS-6395, per the factory manual.

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.

What gas mileage does the 3.3L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.