10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,423 miles

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problem #13

Aug 092015

Town & Country

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the rear driver side sliding door was unable to be locked by using the door lock feature on the driver's door or the keyless entry system with the key fob. On several occasions, when the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger side sliding door would be ajar. The contact stated that the door was only able to be locked manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

problem #12

Aug 222013

Town & Country

  • 144,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door erroneously and independently opened. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 144,000.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #11

Jul 012009

Town & Country

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town and country. When the contact proceeded to enter the vehicle, the rear passenger side door failed and retracted quickly. As a result, the contact injured his left arm. He went to the hospital to have his arm examined. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The Chrysler manufacturer stated that a representative would give him a call back. The contact has not yet received any follow up calls. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 92,000.

- Marlboro, MA, USA

problem #10

Jul 232004

Town & Country 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
2001 Chrysler Town & Country, sliding side door motor failed very quickly. Chrysler refuses to fix problem since I'm not original owner. Also, liftgate motor failed about the same time and again, Chrysler refuses to fix under warranty. Both doors are hard to open due to this problem.

- Branford, CT, USA

problem #9

Nov 092004

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Air bag sensor light blinks on and off. A recall was issued on the clock spring, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle had numerous problems such as steering problems, sliding problems, brake and acceleration problems, a strong odor of gas and thefront sway bars and rear shocks were replaced

- Haverstraw, NY, USA

problem #8

Jul 042004

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
We had been having problems with our 2001 Chrysler Town and country. The sliding door kept opening while we were driving down the road and the door would open. Then while we were on vacation I was driving down the highway and the door caught on fire. Within 2 minutes the whole car was in flames if my three children had been in the car I am not sure if I would of been able to get them all out. The fire department got there in good time but it was to late. The whole van and everything in it was totally destroyed.

- Fowlerville, MI, USA

problem #7

Apr 082003

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Electric sliding side door became impossible to open manually. It would still operate with electric motor but made a grinding noise. In case of an accident, passengers in rear seats would have a hard time opening door ans exiting vehicle.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

problem #6

Mar 072003

(reported on)

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • 13,500 miles
The driver side sliding door froze, and did not unlock. The door cannot be opened manually, with remote, or with the auto button. This problem occurs at least one to two times per week. The dealer was unable to duplicate. Scc

- Cranberry Township, PA, USA

problem #5

May 202002

Town & Country

  • miles
Right door opens and closes automatically.

- Fayettville, GA, USA

problem #4

Jan 122002

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Child got fingers caught in right side power sliding door, and mechanism did not release. Had to manually open door.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #3

May 042001

Town & Country

  • miles
Passenger's side electric sliding door came ajar. Consumer heard an alarm, and within seconds door opened about 2 to 3 inches while driving. Consumer automatic sensor triggered it to close back. Consumer felt this was very unsafe because children were in vehicle. Consumer has contacted manufacturer.

- Parkfalls, WI, USA

problem #2

Mar 012001

Town & Country

  • miles
Consumer's child had gotten finger caught in gears of power door.. has contacted manufacturer.

- Grosses Pointe Woods, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 242001

Town & Country 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear side doors were remotely controlled. Were opened, but got hung up on shopping bag. Owner put arm through door to remove shopping bag, and door started closing. It failed to reopen while arm in door way. Sensor had failed. It crushed arm. After arm was jerked out, it continued to close & locked. Also lock button had released when arm was raised, and door flew open.

- Farmingdale, NY, USA