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2010 Chrysler Town and Country — 4.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Town and Country 4.0L.

Body VANEngine 4.0LTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country is a full-size RT-platform van powered by a 4.0L V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city and 25 highway mpg while requiring 5.5 quarts of 10W-30 oil for service. This model year stands out in the nameplate’s reliability timeline as one of the more problematic entries, with 1,555 owner complaints—nearly double the volume of the 2011 peak—heavily concentrated in electrical-system issues and prompting five recalls. For researchers, its position in the 1990–2018 complaint spectrum underscores a period of heightened quality concerns, offering a clear case study in the challenges faced during this generation of the minivan.

Model year2010 2009 2008

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/25/20 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 filter	04105409AE alt 04892339BE
Engine air filter	04891713AB
Spark plug	SP303917AC alt SZFR5LP13G
Battery	BB34F101AA alt 04727475AD
Front wiper blades	68125735AA alt 68028442AA
Thermostat	68273161AA alt 04892307AA
Cabin air filter	68606188AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	202.4 in
Overall width	76.8 in
Overall height	68.9 in
Wheelbase	121.3 in
Curb weight	4621 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt w/ filter
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · MS-6395
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	65 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 21 ft-lbs; Upper: 9 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	20.8 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.495-.605 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5,130-6,270 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.050 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	192-199 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12+-0.6 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Oil Pressure	45-105 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	125 ft-lbs / 74 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.040; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.097 in / 0.463 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.107 in / 0.482 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.04 in / 0.409 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 21 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90

5 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	45.0 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65.0 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65.0 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
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.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	Bolts 1 - 8 to 61 N##m (45 ft. lbs.)	45 ft. lbs
2	Bolts 1 - 8 to 88 N##m (65 ft. lbs.)	65 ft. lbs
3	Bolts 1 - 8 (again) to 88 N##m (65 ft. lbs.)	65 ft. lbs
4	Bolts 1 - 8 turn an additional 1/4 Turn. (Do not use a torque wrench for this step.)

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

45.0 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

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

30 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 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 90,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive 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 required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter 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 needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The 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 2010 Chrysler Town and Country sits at the front edge of the fifth generation's most problematic stretch, with the 2011 model year peaking at 773 complaints in the federal record before the trend gradually tapers through 2014 (635) and 2015 (380). The 2010's complaint profile is heavily skewed toward the electrical system, accounting for 482 reports on its own and another 219 when paired with the airbag system, while engine-related issues contributed 117 — a concentration consistent with the broader pattern of electrical and powertrain concerns seen in neighboring model years. Of particular concern are the 35 crash-related and 25 fire-related complaints, the latter likely tied to the dominant electrical issues, though the data does not specify the exact root cause or failure mode. By comparison, 2010 precedes the generation's recall surge (just 3 recalls in 2011, rising to 5 by 2016) but inherits the same underlying electrical weaknesses that plague the early fifth-generation vans. The takeaway: the 2010 is not the best year to buy within this generation — a 2015 or later model would offer the benefit of resolved electrical issues and lower fire/complaint counts, while a 2010 buyer should insist on a thorough electrical system inspection and confirmation that all related TSBs and recalls have been addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

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

’90 ’91 ’01 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
108463	2025-11-18	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
108464	2025-11-17	Service Brakes	PAD KIT - REAR DISC BRAKE, FRONT DISC BRAKE
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100226	2023-09-15	Electrical System	Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar…
9100196	2023-07-27	Equipment	Lubrication 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 34 battery Vehicles taking 5.5 qt w/ filter RT-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 04105409AE Engine air filter 04891713AB Spark plug SP303917AC Battery BB34F101AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Town and Country 4.0L take?

5.5 qt w/ filter of 10W-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 4.0L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.