MYRModel Year Report

2003 Chrysler Town and Country

▲ Better than typical
2003 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Town and Country Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2002 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 218 complaints 2007 2008: 1938 complaints 2009: 706 complaints 2010: 1555 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 631 complaints 2012 2013: 679 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 379 complaints 2016: 521 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018
2003: 245 complaints
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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
2007218
20081938
2009706
20101555
2011773
2012631
2013679
2014635
2015379
2016521
20171
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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eLECTRICAL ISSUSES ILLINOIS AND INDIANNA POLICE RPORTS VEHICLE SHUT DOWN ON THE ROAD

NHTSA ODI report, 20250724

Quit starting

NHTSA ODI report, 20240909

SOMETIMES THE TAILGATE AFTER OPENING WILL IMMEDIATELY CLOSE AND THERE IS NO WAY TO STOP IT. THEN IT WON'T STAY OPEN. THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T OPEN WITH REMOTE AND THE REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK DOESN'T WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190107

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT. DRIVER GRABBED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEER WHEEL DID A COMPLETE TURN BUT THE VEHICLE DIDN'T RESPOND. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A DITCH. *AK *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20040218

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 18 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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PLEASE NOTE THAT MY MOTHER'S AIRBAG DETONATED ON IT'S ON WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING HOME. SHE HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TWICE AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION. GANDRUD AND CHRYSLER ARE REFUSING TO REPAIR THE FAULTY AIR BAG.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171218

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120522

SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH ON A CLEAR HIGHWAY. NO BRAKING, TURNING OR SUDDEN MOVEMENTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED AND I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. THIS OCCURRED SEP 23, 2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031223

STEERING 4%

4% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20040730 — PE (closed 20041122)

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

R 20040927 — steering

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.

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.

Campaign 04V386000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041122 — EA (closed 20050407)

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

R 20050426 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

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.

Campaign 05V134000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060320 — service brakes, hydraulic

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

R 20100813 — equipment

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

I 20140905 — DP (closed 20150406)

Engine Stall After Refueling

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

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

R Date not on file — equipment

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

2003 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03E053000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03E045000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V386000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V134000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E022000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E034000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2010 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.