1997 Chrysler Town and Country: complete transmission failure

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 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.

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Transmission · FL

My vehicle had broken down in columbia, tennessee then it was towed to harpeth chrysler jeep dealership for a new transmission, but dealership did not do a complete teardown required by extended warranty would not pay full claim because dealership did not follow extended warranty guidelines. Harpeth, flash TCM but did not indicated on my invoice. 10 days later van broke down again in sterling heights, and was able to drive it to golling chrysler dealership for replacement of PCM. Part was covered under warranty. Harpeth never checked this problem and sold me a new transmission, and did not offered me a used one either. I believe now that I didn't need a new transmission at all. I am not disputing the bill at harpeth and they did not stick a label on the engine for the flash TCM. I believe this is an violation of federal laws as I was informed by my home dealership at ferman. Can you please investigate this claim? Harpeth refuses to refund my money, my intention will be to sue them if I do not received my money back for the false sale of the transmission.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Transmission · GA

At times the transmission will slip.dealership advised me, there are not enough vehicles with transmission failure to recall.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Transmission · VA

Transmission failed on high speed road in traffic. Lost power & dealer reported gear failure. Chrysler should pay but won't

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Transmission · OH

While driving, transmission went out. There were no prior warnings. Please fill additional information.

Filed Feb 3, 2001 · Transmission · SC

Without any warning my transmission failed at 58,587 miles. It was serviced once at about 30,000 miles and the fluid checked regularly.the failure was not my fault. After having it towed to the local chrsyler dealer & waiting 3 days the problem was finally diagnosed as the rear planetary gears had welded themselves together, otherwise total transmission failure. The service manger agreed with me that this was an usual situation. I was offered no help or recourse. I had to replace the transmission at full cost. I am very angry that I have had to put out $2000 for a problem that was not my fault. It is a documented fact that chrysler has had an ongoing problem with their power trains. Before purchasing my van I was lead to believe that this problem was a thing of the past. If chrysler knows they still have a problem that should issue a disclaimer up front when you purchase their vehicles or at least offer a higher warranty on the power trains. Is there a class action suit I can get in on or start one? I had expected chrysler to offer to pay for the entire bill or at least the cost of the tranmission. This is a major problem that needs to be fixed. If this had happened while driving at interstate speeds there could have well been a major fatality with loss of lives. If you can not offer me any help at least steer me in the right direction. I am prepared to pursue this matter until chrsyler resolves it.

Filed Jan 4, 2000 · Transmission · CO

Transmission needs to be replaced at 60k miles. A review of the internet reveals lots of people with similar problems.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission failure.