Your vehicle report
2003 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
- 245
- Received Nov 2002 to Oct 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Headlights dim or fail at night15 complaints · 6.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close13 complaints · 5.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Airbags fail to deploy in crashes12 complaints · 4.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #05V134000On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.
- Recall #04V386000On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8L V-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
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, 28 people injured, 2 deaths.
Explore by system
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
- Unintended acceleration despite braking
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 245 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 15 | 6.1% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 13 | 5.3% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 4.9% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 11 | 4.5% | – | NHTSA recall #04V386000 |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 9 | 3.7% | – | NHTSA recall #05V134000 |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 9 | 3.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 9 | 3.7% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 9 | 3.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 8 | 3.3% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 8 | 3.3% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 8 | 3.3% | – | NHTSA recall #04V386000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 7 | 2.9% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 2.5% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 6 | 2.5% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 6 | 2.5% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 5 | 2.0% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 2.0% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 5 | 2.0% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 5 | 2.0% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 4 | 1.6% | – |
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 #05V134000April 6, 200570,235 vehicles affected
latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.
In the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the power liftgate control module free of charge. The recall began april 26, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA recall #04V386000August 5, 2004681,000 vehicles affected
steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8L V-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split And cause a fluid leak.
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source Can result in an under hood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Other model years
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 2003 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.
Read the methodology and track record · Check current recalls by VIN