2004 Chrysler Town and Country
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.
- Complaints
- 167
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 167 complaints
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 | 1,939 |
| 2009 | 707 |
| 2010 | 1,556 |
| 2011 | 773 |
| 2012 | 634 |
| 2013 | 680 |
| 2014 | 636 |
| 2015 | 382 |
| 2016 | 525 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
20% · 33 reportsFuel system, gasoline
15% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly.
Electrical system
14% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
I had taken the vehicle for repair on two occasions due to turn signals malfunctioning, power windows malfunctioning, and back sliding doors malfunctioning. On the first occasion malfunctions could not be enacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-13
Also filed under Air bags
Steering
13% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and hose, piping, and connections.
Show complaint excerpts
In September 2018 I notice smoke coming underneath the hood and upon opening the hood my friend said that I had a fire in the engine compartment and put the fire out.after calling my insurance company and them towing it to a garage I was informed...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-29
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-09-27Steering04V386000 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.
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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…
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2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 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…
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…
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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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2014-09-05Defect petitionClosed 2015-04-06 Engine Stall After Refueling
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03E053000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 03E045000 · Equipment
- Recall 04V386000 · Steering
- Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
- Recall 10E034000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.