6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,264 miles

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problem #14

Sep 162006

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 185,698 miles
: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on normal road conditions, the serpentine belt fractured. No warning lights alerted the contact but loss of power steering was noticed. The vehicle had been taken three times to the dealership and the belts, pulleys and tensioner were replaced on every occurrence. The manufacturer was contacted but the resolution was a dealership referral. The contact expressed concern because the loss of power steering could create conditions for a serious accident.

- Langley Afb, VA, USA

problem #13

Mar 202001

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
While traveling noticed air bag indicator light on, no power steering or horn. Technician stated that clock spring needed to be replaced.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

problem #12

Nov 152000

Town & Country

  • miles
I was stopping at a red light when I heard a loud thunk from the right front of the car. I thought perhaps I had run over a rock ro piece of metal in the street that bounced up and into the wheel well. When the light changed I proceeded for several blocks and then attempted a right turn, only to find that I could not get the car steered into my lane as the power steering had disappeared, unbeknownst to me. Fortunately there was no car waiting at the stop sign on the street onto which I was attempting to turn, or I would have run squarely into it. As it was the car overheated and completely expired while I was attempting to get it to a repair shop less than two miles away. This is not an unusual event for this model, as reported by the dealer and also according to consumer complaint databases. The problem was a broken serpentine belt and pretensioner. I feel that this is a safety threat, since one can abruptly lose control of the car when that belt breaks. Please look into it. Thank you.

- Oak Park, IL, USA

problem #11

Sep 022000

Town & Country

  • miles
As I was about to turn a corner I heard a snapping noise and I was unable to turn. The steering wheel felt like it had locked. The car was towed to the dealership. The tensioneer, drive belt and power steering pulley had all come apart. I looked at the parts and saw a sheared bolt about 5/16" in the assembly. Should the whole system be dependent on such a small bolt" is a cars steering supposed to fail at 74156 miles" it was a very frightening experience. I think the steering should be somehow mechanically assisted so that when it fails it should be easier to steer the car to a safe place out of traffic.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #10

Jun 282000

Town & Country

  • miles
5 times in last 2 days, the power assist has shut down while I was making a turn. There is a technical service bulletin (19-01-97) relating to this issue. As this causes you to loose control of automobile, this is very dangerous not to mention terrifying.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #9

Dec 061999

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Steering completely locks up, low speeds in a turn... lost use of breaks at same time

- New Kingstown, PA, USA

problem #8

Aug 131997

Town & Country

  • miles
Experiencing problem with vehicle losing power steering whenever it goes through a water puddle. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop, and various parts have been replaced, but problem still occurring.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #7

Oct 131998

Town & Country

  • miles
Most unrealiable car I have owned. These are not the only problems, just the most major. This car has been on a tow truck six times in three years. Please note first repair was to the original tensioner and serpentine belt; I tried to correct before submitting but was unable to change form.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #6

Jun 201999

Town & Country

  • miles
Within 5 minutes after start-up, turning thru a curve in the road steering went out. Engine started to get hot within about 2 minutes (light on dash came on). Pulled over to check out problem. Noticed serpentine belt off and tensioner laying below.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #5

Apr 221999

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
When hitting a puddle of water, the power steering fails.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 011998

Town & Country

  • miles
When driving at a low speed power steering locks up, feels like power steering fluid is low. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. Problem still exists.

- Malden, MO, USA

problem #3

Oct 051998

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Power steering malfunctions. When driving through a small puddle or about four minutes of rain at a slow speed, the vehicle loses all power steering control. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 051997

Town & Country

  • miles
When it rains the power steering goes. The vehicle is at dealer for repair.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #1

Oct 301996

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving through a puddle of water, the vehicle loses steering power. Consumer states the power steering returns in several seconds causing oversteering out of turns.

- Staten Island, NY, USA