10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,196 miles

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problem #30

Jun 102004

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • 131,000 miles
While driving the transmission failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. Transmission was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. The horn airbag and cruise control have been replaced. The vehicle had brake problems. The dealer determined that the front brakes were at 45% but the rear brakes were at 70%. the dealer cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The A/C failed, the dealer replaced the fan module. The power door locks failed. The cd player doesn't work. The low beam head lights do not provide enough light therefore the consumer has to leave the high beams on to see. This problem has been checked three times but the dealer said they seem correct. The passenger seat broke. The starter failed and as a result the vehicle would not start. The steering pump failed and as a result the steering wheel became tight when making turns. The rear heater lines were leaking. The water pump leaked.

- Waconia, MN, USA

problem #29

Jul 282003

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 139,890 miles
Doors locked by themselves, with the keys in the ignition and my son in his car seat in the back seat.

- Chesterfield, MI, USA

problem #28

Sep 012001

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Both power locks on side doors do not function and both doors do not latch securely. Doors can be opened even when security alarm is armed.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #27

Mar 222001

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Clock spring is bad. Also, air bag warning light came on. Dealer has replaced clock spring. Driver side sliding door does not unlock due to latch failure.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

problem #26

Jun 011999

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In June 1999 consumer took vehicle to dealer because side sliding door would not lock. Dealer fixed problem. Then, in January 01 while van was moving consumer's daughter reaches from her seat and was able to pull door open. Contacted dealer, and dealer said there was a new system that they could install for a high price or they could install old system for a cheaper price.

- Annarbor, MI, USA

problem #25

Mar 082000

Town & Country

  • miles
Windshield wiper blades turned on by themselves, and door would not latch at times. Also, transmission/ fue lines/gas tank, and air conditioner went out and were replaced. Aftet warranty expired, thermostat overheated, causing a fire. Owner said vehicle has been a constant problem since purchasing it.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #24

Sep 081999

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
All 5 door locks will unlock by themselves while vehicle is in use, causing a safety hazard.

- Riverside, IL, USA

problem #23

Jul 211998

Town & Country

  • miles
Left sliding door lock failed.

- Rowland He, CA, USA

problem #22

Aug 041997

Town & Country

  • miles
Right sliding door lock failed.

- Rowland He, CA, USA

problem #21

Jan 281999

Town & Country

  • miles
Driver's side sliding door lock is stuck in open position. This is the 3rd lock failure on this door.

- Framingham, MA, USA

problem #20

Aug 011996

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear door latch failed.

- Jamul, CA, USA

problem #19

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Door lock failed.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #18

May 031998

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The sliding door comes partially opened while driving. Dealer replaced lock before problem exists again.

- Dix Hills, NY, USA

problem #17

Apr 181997

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Consumer state that the sliding door became very difficult to close. In order to close the sliding door, one would need to make adjustments to the latch before closing, EA96-025.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #16

Feb 111997

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle the sliding door opened on two occasions, on Jan 10th and Jan 13th. Dealer installed a new rear latch. #EA96025.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #15

Jun 151996

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sliding door latch failure, while the vehicle was in motion, the passenger's side sliding door opened.

- Montgomery, NY, USA

problem #14

Apr 041996

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experienced sliding door latch failure. The latch has been repaired once. (3) other repairs related to the door also took place. #EA96025.

- Roslyn, NY, USA

problem #13

Jul 311996

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently the sliding door on the passenger's side will not open from the inside when the door latch button is pressed.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #12

May 311996

Town & Country

  • miles
The sliding door locked and could not be opened, the entire locking mechanism had to be replaced.

- Snow Hill , MD, USA

problem #11

May 051996

Town & Country

  • miles
The sliding door automatically locks but does not open when hitting the button or using the remote. #EA96025.

- Mercerville, NJ, USA

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