Model year record

2001 Chrysler Town and Country

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 606 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V531000

Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.

Component
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
238,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-02
Owners notified
2005-01-31

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V152000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
41,587
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-04-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.

Safety risk

IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission5452,600 mi
Electrical system5182,000 mi
Air bags4690,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2660,000 mi
Steering2591,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1450,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1450,000 mi
Structure: body: door1350,000 mi
Suspension1150,000 mi
Suspension: front1160,221 mi
Tires10114,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module955,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling912,000 mi
Equipment975,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch964,921 mi
Seat belts: rear/other982,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor915,000 mi
Power train8141,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion837,800 mi
Vehicle speed control870,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash762,249 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.771,980 mi
Exterior lighting7135,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic718,949 mi
Unknown or other791,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery6
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system637,747 mi
Fuel system, gasoline6159,256 mi
Visibility693,256 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner554,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages575,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage5
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Steering: hydraulic power assist system54,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections562,595 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing54,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine439,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system490,000 mi
Seats4100,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler480,000 mi
Air bags: side/window344,000 mi
Child seat313,642 mi
Electrical system: ignition361,226 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine3110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys345,282 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock350,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)352,700 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Seats: mid/rear assembly313,642 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder321,200 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar343,150 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump310,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate337,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control360,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer36,380 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer34,000 mi
Electrical system: horn294,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring251,130 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers265,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch212,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter245,209 mi
Seat belts222,000 mi
Seat belts: front225,788 mi
Service brakes, electric289,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device239,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack245,000 mi
Tires: sidewall270,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt240,475 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2120,000 mi
Child seat: harness buckle: infant1
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1
Electrical system: ignition: module161,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1179,771 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1100,825 mi
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices160,221 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights153,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch157,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch174,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings176,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail16,380 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings145,774 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor117,000 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: compressor154,529 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure181,000 mi
Structure: body1178,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments185,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm170,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar137,747 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core164,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring140,000 mi
Wheels1

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.