2000 Chrysler Town and Country
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 135 |
| 1993 | 214 |
| 1994 | 154 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 938 |
| 1997 | 388 |
| 1998 | 296 |
| 1999 | 362 |
| 2000 | 306 |
| 2001 | 462 |
| 2002 | 404 |
| 2003 | 245 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 857 |
| 2006 | 431 |
| 2007 | 219 |
| 2008 | 1939 |
| 2009 | 707 |
| 2010 | 1556 |
| 2011 | 773 |
| 2012 | 634 |
| 2013 | 680 |
| 2014 | 636 |
| 2015 | 381 |
| 2016 | 522 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
18% of complaints: power train — 55 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED TRANSMISSION GEAR JUMPED OUT OF PARK, AND VEHICLE WENT THROUGH A GARAGE. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20010226
15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 47 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THE ENGINE "REVVED" DIRECTLY AHEAD OF ME WAS A TELEPHONE POLE, HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES AT THAT TIME IT COULD NOT HOLD TO STOP THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI report, 20000831
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED OFF OF THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120508
10% of complaints: service brakes — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: air bags — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
IN FRONT END COLLISION WITH A POLE ON A CITY STREET -PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY
NHTSA ODI report, 20180517
NO SUMMARY. DT
NHTSA ODI report, 20021127
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELLING 30MPH ON ICY ROADS, EMS GOING THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, LOST CONTROL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH COLLIDED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20000119
9% of complaints: seats — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing seat heater/cooler and power adjust.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
OEM SEAT HEATER CAUSED FIRE AND BURNED HOLE IN THE LEATHER. CAN'T SEEM TO GET CHRYSLER INTERESTED IN THIS POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ISSUE. DT
NHTSA ODI report, 20021118
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BURNED. THE SPONTANEOUS IGNITION WAS CAUSED BY THE HEATING ELEMENT IN THE SEAT CUSHION WHICH BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT. NO ONE WAS OCCUPYING THE SEAT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *MR *NLM
NHTSA ODI report, 20021114
SAFETY TIMELINE
DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN
Campaign 00V268000 — check if this car was fixed
OVERHEATING OF SEAT HEATERS
DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRAN
Campaign 04V480000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAN
Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-32
Campaign 06E022000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN
Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIM
Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed
CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH V
Remedy: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
Campaign 10E034000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE...
Remedy: WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.
Campaign 03E053000 — check if this car was fixed
AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE.
Remedy: AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252.
Campaign 03E045000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (55 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (47 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 03E053000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03E045000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V480000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E022000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 10E034000 (equipment) has been completed.
OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL
BEST YEARS
WORST YEARS
FAQ
Is the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.