Chrysler Town and Country 2001–2007 problems by year and mileage
4th generation minivan (RS) · Chrysler RS
NHTSA data through 24 September 20262,863 complaints, 2,231 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2001 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 65,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 462
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2001
- Electrical system73 reports · median 74,000 mi
- Airbag system72 reports · median 75,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline69 reports · median 60,000 mi
2 recall campaigns name the 2001: Equipment — electrical; Suspension — front. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2002 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 55,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 404
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2002
- Steering76 reports · median 49,000 mi
- Airbag system67 reports · median 53,000 mi
- Electrical system60 reports · median 62,000 mi
4 recall campaigns name the 2002: Equipment — electrical; Steering — hydraulic power assist; Fuel system, gasoline — storage. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2003 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 60,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 245
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2003
- Steering52 reports · median 55,000 mi
- Electrical system40 reports
- Transmission and driveline28 reports
2 recall campaigns name the 2003: Latches/locks/linkages — hatchback/liftgate; Steering — hydraulic power assist. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2004 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 72,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 167
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2004
- Fuel and propulsion system33 reports · median 88,000 mi
- Fuel system25 reports
- Electrical system23 reports
1 recall campaign names the 2004: Steering — hydraulic power assist. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 65,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 857
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2005
- Electrical system164 reports · median 85,000 mi
- Airbag system153 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Steering121 reports · median 55,000 mi
4 recall campaigns name the 2005: Air bags — frontal; Visibility — windshield wiper/washer; Seat belts — front. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 58,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 486
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2006
- Steering124 reports · median 49,000 mi
- Electrical system77 reports · median 79,000 mi
- Exterior lighting73 reports · median 95,000 mi
2 recall campaigns name the 2006: Air bags — frontal; Visibility — windshield wiper/washer. Not every car in a campaign is affected — check the VIN at NHTSA. Recall repairs are free.
The 2007 Chrysler Town and Country
Close- Median failure report
- 66,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 242
- Recalls naming this year
- 0
Most reported on the 2007
- Fuel and propulsion system54 reports · median 96,000 mi
- Electrical system46 reports · median 95,000 mi
- Engine27 reports
Each tile shows the median mileage at which that model year’s failures were reported. The 2004 reports latest and the 2002 earliest, but part of that gap is age: the 2002 has had 2 more years on the road to accumulate mileage.
The short answer
“Is the 2001–2007 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 62,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 136,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 2,231
- Recalls
- 10
Most reported
- Electrical system16.9% of complaints · median 80,000 mi
- Steering16.4% of complaints · median 51,000 mi
- Airbag system14.6% of complaints · median 62,000 mi
Owners filed 2,863 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001–2007 Chrysler Town and Country; the electrical system leads with 16.9% of them, and half of the 2,231 that record an odometer reading came by 62,000 miles. A count like this can’t rate reliability on its own: NHTSA records what owners chose to report, not how many of each car were sold.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 38,000 and 97,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2001–2007 Chrysler Town and Country last?
Complaint records can’t measure how long a car lasts; they show when reported failures happened. On the 2001–2007 Chrysler Town and Country, half of the 2,231 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 62,000 miles and 90% by 136,000 miles.
161 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 40 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Town and Country reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Chrysler Town and Country 2001–2007 · 2,231 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 128 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 40 complaints (1.8%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 15,000
- 25%
- 37,600
- Median
- 62,000
- 75%
- 97,000
- 90%
- 136,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 111 | 5.0% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 57 | 2.6% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 53 | 2.4% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 72 | 3.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 57 | 2.6% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 66 | 3.0% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 78 | 3.5% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 112 | 5.0% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 102 | 4.6% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 115 | 5.2% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 128 | 5.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 92 | 4.1% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 106 | 4.8% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 92 | 4.1% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 88 | 3.9% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 77 | 3.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 77 | 3.5% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 80 | 3.6% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 80 | 3.6% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 62 | 2.8% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 59 | 2.6% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 29 | 1.3% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 41 | 1.8% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 32 | 1.4% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 50 | 2.2% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 31 | 1.4% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 50 | 2.2% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 28 | 1.3% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 24 | 1.1% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 21 | 0.9% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 26 | 1.2% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 18 | 0.8% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 16 | 0.7% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 11 | 0.5% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 40 | 1.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Common Town and Country problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Chrysler Town and Country 2001–2007
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Engine and its cooling system176 reports49,00027,000–74,000Engine and its cooling system: 176 reports, median 49,000 miles, middle half 27,000 to 74,000 miles.
- Steering469 reports51,00037,000–75,000Steering: 469 reports, median 51,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 75,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline217 reports55,00031,000–82,000Transmission and driveline: 217 reports, median 55,000 miles, middle half 31,000 to 82,000 miles.
- Airbag system419 reports62,00040,000–95,000Airbag system: 419 reports, median 62,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 95,000 miles.
- Electrical system483 reports80,00040,000–120,000Electrical system: 483 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 120,000 miles.
- Exterior lighting278 reports85,00052,000–121,000Exterior lighting: 278 reports, median 85,000 miles, middle half 52,000 to 121,000 miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system175 reports98,00070,000–125,000Fuel and propulsion system: 175 reports, median 98,000 miles, middle half 70,000 to 125,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 483 | 16.9% | 80,000 | 40,000–120,000 |
| Steering | 469 | 16.4% | 51,000 | 37,000–75,000 |
| Airbag system | 419 | 14.6% | 62,000 | 40,000–95,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 278 | 9.7% | 85,000 | 52,000–121,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 217 | 7.6% | 55,000 | 31,000–82,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 176 | 6.1% | 49,000 | 27,000–74,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 175 | 6.1% | 98,000 | 70,000–125,000 |
| Hydraulic brake circuit | 161 | 5.6% | 22,000 | 13,000–37,000 |
| Body structure | 145 | 5.1% | 63,000 | 36,000–110,000 |
| Latches and locks | 131 | 4.6% | 55,000 | 36,000–83,000 |
System by system, in words
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 62,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The electrical system accounts for 16.9% of complaints (483 reports, 386 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 120,000 miles.
The steering accounts for 16.4% of complaints (469 reports, 372 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 51,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 75,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 14.6% of complaints (419 reports, 325 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 62,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 95,000 miles.
The exterior lighting accounts for 9.7% of complaints (278 reports, 234 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 85,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 52,000 and 121,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 7.6% of complaints (217 reports, 164 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 31,000 and 82,000 miles.
The engine and its cooling system accounts for 6.1% of complaints (176 reports, 143 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 49,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 27,000 and 74,000 miles.
Known problems with the 2001–2007 Town and Country
Transmission 2001–2007
41TE 4-speed continues to fail via solenoid pack, input clutch and pump wear; limp-in and loss of forward gears are the characteristic symptoms.
Body 2001–2007
Power sliding door and power liftgate motor/cable failures remain the most-complained-about non-powertrain item.
Electrical 2004–2007
Instrument cluster and body control module faults causing intermittent gauge dropout and no-start.
Before you buy a 2001–2007 Town and Country: the 3-minute check
Generated from 2,231 mileage-tagged complaints, 10 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 10 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission on 2001–2007 cars. 41TE 4-speed continues to fail via solenoid pack, input clutch and pump wear; limp-in and loss of forward gears are the characteristic symptoms.
- Check body on 2001–2007 cars. Power sliding door and power liftgate motor/cable failures remain the most-complained-about non-powertrain item.
- Check electrical on 2004–2007 cars. Instrument cluster and body control module faults causing intermittent gauge dropout and no-start.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 38,000 and 97,000 miles, with a median of 62,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the electrical system and the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The steering in particular shows a median failure mileage of 51,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Town and Country problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer reading, or read the common mileages in the table. Your marker lands on the timing chart above and on the curve below.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi47% below | At 90k mi70% below | At 120k mi84% below | At 150k mi93% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 40,000–120,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 37,000–75,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Airbag system | 40,000–95,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Exterior lighting | 52,000–121,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 31,000–82,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine and its cooling system | 27,000–74,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 70,000–125,000 | later | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Chrysler Town and Country 2001–2007 · 2,231 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 47% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 70% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it above
The staircase tops out at 98%: the remaining 1.8% of reports (40) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
2001–2007 Chrysler Town and Country recalls (10)
NHTSA records 10 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (2), visibility equipment (1), latches and locks (1). Several campaigns against one area can mean a remedy that did not hold, or separate defects in parts filed under the same heading; the summaries below name each defect.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Jan 2010 · 2005–2006 · Air BagsIf the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the…
The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 Dodge caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts…
What can happen. If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is…
The free fix. Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact…
May 2007 · 2005 · Air BagsIn one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not…
The defect. Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings…
What can happen. In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.
The free fix. For vehicles registered in the recall states, dealers will replace the original uf air bag sensors with ones with greater corrosion resistance. Vehicles registered in other states will obtain a…
Mar 2006 · 2005–2006 · VisibilityDuring certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's…
The defect. On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
What can happen. During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to Dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may…
Apr 2005 · 2003 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIn the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
The defect. On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
The free fix. 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.
Nov 2004 · 2001–2002 · EquipmentThis could result in a speaker fire.
The defect. 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 current to the rear speakers.
What can happen. This could result in a speaker fire.
The free fix. 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.
Aug 2004 · 2002–2004 · SteeringPower steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
The free fix. 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.
Feb 2004 · 2005 · Seat BeltsAs a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can…
The defect. After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.
What can happen. As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the retractor assemblies and any seat belt assembly that does not have the stake will be replaced. Owner notification began on february 23, 2004. Owners should contact…
Oct 2002 · 2002 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
The defect. On certain MINI vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
What can happen. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…
Oct 2001 · 2002 · Child SeatIn the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the…
The defect. Vehicle description: certain MINI vans fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The owner manuals supplied with these vehicles do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with tether anchorages and child…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
The free fix. Owners will be provided with the necessary child restraint system information. Owner notification is expected to begin october 8, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free information within a…
May 2001 · 2001 · SuspensionIf the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle…
The defect. Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
What can happen. If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
The free fix. 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…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,863 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 139 (4.9%)
- Fires
- 68
- Injury reports
- 138
- Fatality reports
- 4
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Town and Country problems by model year
The 2005 drew the most complaints of this generation, 857, most of them about the electrical system, and the 2004 the fewest, 167. A typical year drew about 404.
That makes the 2005 stand out at roughly 2.1 times a typical year. A count like this follows how many cars of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as how often they failed, so it is not by itself evidence of a worse year; what each year's reports name, in its card and row, is the useful part.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 462 | 287 | 65,000 | Electrical system (73) | 2 |
| 2002 | 404 | 274 | 55,000 | Steering (76) | 4 |
| 2003 | 245 | 188 | 60,000 | Steering (52) | 2 |
| 2004 | 167 | 146 | 72,000 | Fuel and propulsion system (33) | 1 |
| 2005 | 857 | 705 | 65,000 | Electrical system (164) | 4 |
| 2006 | 486 | 422 | 58,000 | Steering (124) | 2 |
| 2007 | 242 | 209 | 66,000 | Fuel and propulsion system (54) | 0 |
What Town and Country owners reported
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn at a red light at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled almost causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was drivable and was taken to a dealer who…
2005 · 188,000 miles · Engine
The contact owned a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. While driving on a country road when a truck turned in the front on the contact. The motor came through the firewall crushing his legs and trapping the contact in the vehicle. The neighbor came and pulled the contact out of the vehicle. The contact sustained blood…
2005 · 152,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the vehicle, and a fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the serpentine belt had fractured and severed the…
2002 · 122,000 miles · Engine
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that the airbag warning light had been illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's front side impact sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number…
2005 · 175,000 miles · Airbag system
Built from 2,231 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-09-26 · open data · how it is built
Other Town and Country generations
- Town and Country 1996–2000 635 reports with mileage, most about the engine and its cooling system
- Town and Country 2008–2016 5,080 reports with mileage, most about the electrical system