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2001 Chrysler Town AND Country
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 462
- Received Dec 2000 to May 2021
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Transmission fails or loses power while driving32 complaints · 6.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract31 complaints · 6.7% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbag warning light stays on28 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #04V531000On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
- Recall #01V152000Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 15 crashes, 7 fires, 33 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 68 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2006 | 46 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 462 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 32 | 6.9% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 31 | 6.7% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 28 | 6.1% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 26 | 5.6% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 22 | 4.8% | – | |
| Power window regulator fails and window drops | 20 | 4.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 17 | 3.7% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 15 | 3.3% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 13 | 2.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 13 | 2.8% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 10 | 2.2% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 9 | 1.9% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 8 | 1.7% | – | |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 7 | 1.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 6 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #04V531000November 2, 2004238,000 vehicles affected
equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio And result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
This could result in a speaker fire.
Remedy
Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #01V152000May 8, 200141,587 vehicles affected
suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left And right lower control arm bolts And nuts. Owner notification began april 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date And do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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