10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,833 miles

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problem #9

Sep 162010

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • 228,500 miles
Rear axle spit in two while driving at 50 mph on back road, lucky not on highway. Tires slammed into wheel wells, caught on fire almost, lots of smoke. Could not control vehicle well, and went off the road at approx 25 mph and hit a bunch of small trees, injured both knees, refused ambulance Transport. Car was towed to my garage and axle replaced with junkyard part and vehicle is back on the road. Scary incident, could have been worse or fatal if this happened on a highway instead of a local road. Axle tube is just thick sheet metal, not really an iron pipe like you would think, very flimsy. Have nice pictures ifyou are interested. Should recall this flimsy axle.

- Kingston, NH, USA

problem #8

Dec 152002

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Left front strut mounting plate has rusted thru allowing the strut to penetrate into the engine compartment. This is the only area of rust on the entire vehicle. Chrysler service personel and multiple mechanics have indicated this is a condition they would expect to see on a vehicle 20 - 25 years old; not 6 years old.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #7

Jun 112003

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Strut tower assembly is completely corroded and needs replacement, yet Chrysler will not assume any responsibility.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #6

Aug 122002

Town & Country

  • miles
Consumer stated that the strut tower rusted out, in result of this problem the engine fell out of vehicle while driving. Dealership notified. Dealer states that consumer can not take vehicle off lot and also says that they can not supply her with a rental car. Please provide additional information.

- Berkley, MI, USA

problem #5

Oct 182002

Town & Country

  • miles
Dealer identified problem as "clock spring failure"

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 022002

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 94,000 miles
The mounting strut tower was rusted, several fatigued and stress cracks was found in the steel plate that made up the strut tower.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #3

Sep 212002

Town & Country

  • miles
Please fill in description.

- Wrighstown, WI, USA

problem #2

Nov 012001

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle constantly pulls to right, wheel alignment has been done. Also, tires were replaced. Did not remedy problem.

- York, PA, USA

problem #1

Jul 112001

Town & Country

  • miles
Strut tower is rusting through. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- River Hills, WI, USA