1997 Chrysler Town and Country transmission problems

Filed Sep 15, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 195,045 miles · NJ

I went to dmv to have my car inspected and was given a report that stated several parts on my vehicle were recalled. I am trying to find out if vehicle can be serviced for free from dealer because of the defects or will I have to pay for them? Parts listed under recall were rc-j25-09 emissions recall j25 mopar value line catalytic converters my car failed for emissions problems b24-clockspring safety recall - lifetime warranty 895- safety recall fuel rail seals.

Filed Jun 22, 2009 · Transmission · MI

My mother was driving a 1997 chrysler town & country mini-van when she stopped to pick up yard sale signs. When she stopped the vehicle and placed it park, she exited the van and started walking towards the rear of the van when it self-shifted into reverse, known as the park-to-reverse defect. The van knocked my mother down and pinned her under the van where she died from blunt force trauma to the head. This is a known defect but has never been recalled in chrysler vehicles. There have been numerous complaints and you have even investigated this very defect 3 or 4 times previous to my mothers death and have never done anything about it, now I don't have a mother. *tr the vehicle was inspected by an engineer and he concluded that the vehicle did have the park-to reverse defect. The vehicle would go into false park and seconds later, it would go into reverse. When the vehicle was tested, it happened four out of ten times. Updated ivoq 11/17/10 the consumer stated none of the recalls that were issued, really fixed the actual defect in the shift selector of the transmission. Updated ivoq 12/10/10.*jb updated 12/21/10.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · SC

On numerous occasions since owning our 1997 town and country chrysler van, anytime we have run into an even slight puddle, turning left onto our street, we have completely lost all power and unable to turn....running into the neighbor's yard....where children have played, at times. We reported such to our dealer with their saying that "no one has ever reported this." apparently, they have now. We would like it fixed please, at no cost to us. Also, our transmission for two years works and then doesn't work, with our having to drive off the road, turn off the van, and turn back on in order to have it shift properly....especially when the air conditioning has been on. We would like that fixed, too, with no cost to us....for it must be a defect as it hasn't quit completely. Thank you, larry wright 7/08/05

Filed May 3, 2005 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · OR

The consumer stated the transmission locked up while driving. The vehicle was towed and upon inspection it was discovered the transmission contained chunks of metal. The planetary had disintegrated.

Filed Jan 1, 2005 · Transmission · 4 miles · VA

While in traffic the car jumped to neutral. I pulled off the road and tried to put the car into drive, but it although I could move the lever to drive, the transmission would not shift out of second gear. When stopped it would start in second gear and not shift into third. I crept in traffic with emergency blinkers on to a transmission shop where I left it. Being new years day it was closed.

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · WA

Vehicle stalled, and consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak arriving a tschool the transmission failed in traffic. Had to push it into the parking lot, then called tow truck. Contacted nanufacturer after discovering that this was a very common failure, but not recall item.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Transmission · KS

When driving vehicle stalled. Had to be put in neutral to restart. Consumer took vehicle to four mechanics and no one could find anything. Then, consumer took it back to where it was bought and the mechanic said they had problems before on town and country vehicles with stalling.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MI

While driving 40 MPH transmission failed .

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Acceleration, Transmission · 73,000 miles · TX

While driving at 65 MPH vehicle jumped out of gear, and the engine revved very high. Consumer stopped the vehicle, and killed the engine. After a minute consumer restarted the vehicle and pulled out. Currently, vehicle would not go out of second gear. Vehicle was taken to a dealer, who determined that a new transmission was needed.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Transmission · IA

While driving the vehicle's transmission failed prematurely without warning. The part was repaired three times. Please provide any additional information.