10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Nov 111999

Town & Country

  • miles
Automatic transmission occasionally would not shift into overdrive. Often occurred after deceleration from highway speeds. Only way to know was to observe engine RPM. Sometimes could reset by pulling off to side of road and turning engine off for a few minutes, then re-start. First remanufactured transmission also had problems. Second has been okay. Wipers on intermittent settings would wipe several times in a row, then not wipe for an extended period. Created visibility problems. First repair replaced multifunction switch. This didn't solve problem. Second repair replaced wiper motor. Noticed that the heater was not working. Shop determined the evaporator was not working correctly due to leaks. Only way to replace evaporator is to remove instrument panel; very expensive and time consuming.

- Uniontown, OH, USA

problem #5

Sep 091999

Town & Country

  • miles
Power locks....locks you in, cannot open the doors. Locks you out, cannot open the doors. Does not lock all the doors at once, usually leaves passenger side sliding door unlocked. Have had system replaced, is now worse than original. Also, sets off alarm unnecessarily....... - windshield wipers come one intermittently when turning corner, turning on turning signals, or without any justification. Very startling, and extremely distracting when driving and the wipers just come on. Thank you for your work.

- Vernon, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 161999

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air bag light would come on constantly and would stay on. Also, horn failed to operate properly when used and windshield wipers would come on & off by themselves whenever the turn signal was in use. Problem is intermittent& has been happening for two years.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Windshield wipers don't cut off even with the key out of the ignition. Dealer says it's the multi-function switch.

- Deforest, WI, USA

problem #2

Jun 121997

Town & Country

  • miles
Multi funcition switch replaced several times, causing wipers to go on and off intermittently.

- Rowland He, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 071996

Town & Country

  • miles
Multi-function switch defective.

- West Chest, PA, USA