Chrysler Town And Country vs Ford Freestar
The Chrysler Town And Country is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Ford Freestar. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chrysler Town And Country | Ford Freestar | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 569 | 453 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 18 | 5 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 69,000 miles | 95,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 16 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 569 complaints for the Chrysler Town And Country and 453 for the Ford Freestar. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Chrysler Town And Country, 2 for the Ford Freestar.