MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chrysler Town and Country

● Typical for this model
2001 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
462
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 462 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2008 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 462 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2010 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 1999 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 462 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2009 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2011 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2015 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

2001: 462 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19832
19841
19850
19863
19870
19880
19891
199013
199125
1992135
1993214
1994154
199558
1996938
1997388
1998296
1999362
2000306
2001462
2002404
2003245
2004167
2005857
2006431
2007219
20081,939
2009707
20101,556
2011773
2012634
2013680
2014636
2015382
2016525
20171
20180

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

17% · 77 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I bought Chrysler my t & c awd 3.8 lxi in 2001, in nov. 2005 it's wiring harness got corroded due to manufacturing defect and Chrysler replaced it with new wire harness on 11-29-2005 at no charge at 44,265 miles. On December 23, 2014.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-05

We have had numerous intermittent electrical problems(Tachometer quits,window wont roll up,heated seat quit working,rear window wiper quit)then on 9-13-02 the transmission failed twice within a few minutes time, the second time resulted in a car...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

Also filed under Power train

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. When the gear shifter was placed in drive, the vehicle failed to move. In addition, the check engine and another unknown warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-10

Power train

16% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

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Air bags

16% · 72 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

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Steering

12% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and hose, piping, and connections.

Show complaint excerpts

Steering wheel locked up while driving, with engine running, car went off road, almost hit tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12

Visibility

10% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield wiper/washer.

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Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-04-30Suspension01V152000 Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2004-11-22Engineering analysisClosed 2005-04-07 Power liftgate latch
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    2005-01-31Equipment04V531000 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…

    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.

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    2005-02-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-06-01 Headlight malfunction
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    2005-06-01Engineering analysisClosed 2006-05-02 Headlight malfunction
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    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2010-08-13Equipment10E034000 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…

    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.

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    Date not on fileLatches/locks/linkages01I003000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

    Remedy: Dealer will replace both sliding door key cylinder-to-bell crank links on the sliding doors free of charge (Parts and labor). Daimlerchrysler has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the sliding door key cylinder-to-bell crank links.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline03E053000 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.

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    Date not on fileEquipment03E045000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 77 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 72 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01I003000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 03E053000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 03E045000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V152000 · Suspension
  • Recall 04V531000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10E034000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.