Transmission started shifting really rough around 116,000. Previous owner replaced the transmission. When they sold it to us at around 150,000, the transmission started shifting hard again. Now at 169,000 it shifts back and forth between 2nd and 3rd gears and is very rough. When shifting into reverse, it clunks. This is after we even took it in and had transmission fixed. No good.
1994 Chrysler Town and Country: complete transmission failure
8 of the 154 complaints about the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
While driving transmission went out. When contacting dealer, dealer noted that seal plugs in transmission needed to be replaced.
While driving at 65 MPH transmission went out of drive and into neutral, causing some difficulties for consumer. Contacted dealer, and the dealer will replace transmission again for third time since may of 2000.
Consumer has had transmission work done twice. Consumer informed that transmission needs to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Sudden abrupt transmission failure - differential pin came loose through bell housing of transmission while driving at 35 MPH.
Sudden downshift/deceleration -transmission locked in 2nd gear - total transmission failure requiring $1500 rebuild. Still exhibits delayed shifting and sometimes poor acceleration due to delayed downshifts. Chrysler's only comment... They consider me "irresponsible for not having bought the extended warranty offered by the dealer at purchase." (direct quote from chrysler customer relations person.)
Transmission failed. Mjs
Transmission failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated...
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
- Unknown
- Harsh transaxle shifts
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country?
8 of 154 owner complaints about the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country (5%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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