1999 Chrysler Town and Country transmission problems

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 270,000 miles · MO

I was driving on street and brakes went out. Did not hit anyone but had to drive to shop do to no brakes very slow. Brakes line rusted out and had to replace brake lines used emergency brake to stop and go. All parts of van is rusting frame that holds motor in rusted and can not trade in do to dealer said it is a safety factor and it can not be repaired do to rust.

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 152,950 miles · MO

On this day I was siting in my van with the ignition in the on position resetting my clocks in the vehicle I rested my hand on the shifter when it released from park into reverse gear without the engine running there are no brakes because of power braking you cant stop on a dime so I quickly engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle from rolling down my drive. I immediately contacted chrysler who claims they are not responsible for this issue since they did not install this saftey feature on any chrysler town and country van to date also I have an issue with when it rains the serpentine belt falls off the pulleys if water splashes up onto the belt itself causing loss of brakes and steering due to this defect chrysler is aware of this issue but again refuses to recall the vehicles for a safer fix something needs to be done beofe they kill someone.

Filed Apr 9, 2010 · Transmission · 163,203 miles · CA

I have a 1999 chrysler town and country limited edition, it started having transmission problems, I got that replaced, the lights that turn on the wipers and air keep blinking and will not turn off, the vans' panel lights won't cut on and the van won't start. When it does start, it cuts off after about 3 seconds. After it does that, it won't start again for 24 hours. Sometimes I unlock the doors and the locks relock themselves before I can open the door. The alarm cuts itself on and sometimes locks me out the car to where I can't put the key in the door. When I am able to cut the alarm off and try to start it, it will start for 3 seconds then cut off constantly until it doesn't start again. I have had my vehicle towed a number of times, no dealership I have talked to seems to know how to fix the problem. Some dealers won't even take the van as a trade-in. This was an investment for my family to travel, now I'm to scared to let anyone ride in the van from fear of being stranded. Last night we were stranded and had to call a cab to pick us up for a $50 ride home. This is not acceptable for a consumer to go through these problems and chrysler has no idea how to fix it without you having to pay thousands of dollars for a quick fix and then it happens again. Going through these problems makes want to never own another american made car, and they wonder why people are starting to buy foreign cars with higher prices but better longevity.

Filed Sep 15, 2007 · Body, Electrical · GA

1999 chrysler town & country limited: problem(s) worsening - becoming more frequent over last 3 yrs: start van, runs 5-10 secs, then shuts off, disconnect battery-wait 3 mins, cranked in beginning, now only 50/50: security system activates and shut system down 24 hrs, disconnect battery but no startl 24 hours, had new key made at dealership use VIN, problems persists: rear vent windows stopped working, changed motors and switches, problem continues: heater in seats recalled, dealer replaced; heaters on recall but would not replace bottom cover(leather)has hole from where heater burning through, now heaters come on/off at will: gauges go off with engine running, back on when they get ready: radio and power windows intermittent: transmission will not shift from first when exiting interstate after traveling in od for 100 miles, happened 3-4 times, not continuous: alarm sounds in middle of night and when standing in street 25ft+ behind the van; manufactured on 4/17/98 so 1999 has mostly 1998 parts, real problematic when purchasing parts: note: have two 1999 t&c limiteds, one having these problems the other (red) only paint clear coat peeling; had to tow van several times. Now having the instrument cluster and lock switch in driver's door replace. Next step change bcm: I am throwing $1s at van, dealerships (more than one) say no idea causation. Dealer has replaced battery, cables, belt, maintenance on transmission +). Your url from chat rooms and forums. Many others having same or similar problems. No luck with their local dealerships either. Have owned many chrysler and dodge products, these may be last! Thank you. Pastor steve randall

Filed Dec 4, 2006 · Transmission · NJ

There is not a locking mechanism to putting the car in gear while depressing the brake. I noticed it by accident one day while I was cleaning it and accidentally pulled it into gear. Not only is this a major safety concern but is also a theft issue. Chrysler really needs to step up to the plate with some of the major safety issues with this vehicle!

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Transmission · 79,994 miles · NJ

I purchased the vehicle on july 14, 2005. When the weather turned colder, I would back the vehicle out of my driveway and it would fail to engage into drive for 25 to 30 seconds. At times it would also fail to engage after making a full stop. I believed this to be a dangerous problem. When I took it to the dealer, I was told they were using a "new and improved fluid". There was nothing they could do to remedy the situation. The service manager told me it happens on his new car also. If what he says is true I can't believe there aren't many thousands of complaints. What can I do about this dangerous situation? I used a november date as the incident date, but it happens many times.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Transmission · 99,700 miles · IA · crash

I was vacuuming my 1999 chrysler town & country van before church when my 1 year old son pulled the shifter out of park and the van rolled down our driveway. The drivers door struck a tree causing $1800 damage. The keys to the van were in my pocket. Chrysler was contacted and sent an investigator out to determine what had occurred. I never received a copy of the investigation and contacted chrysler to obtain a copy and was told by them that I would need a court subpoena to have a copy sent to me. My van taken to the local dealer by the chrysler investigator to determine what was wrong. I was not given a copy of what they found and chrysler would not send one as well without a subpoena. While the van was at the body shop, I noticed that nothing was done to correct the fact that the van can be taken out of park without keys in the ignition. Chrysler had the opportunity to fix this while they were doing their investigation and did nothing.

Filed Jul 14, 2005 · Transmission · 157,000 miles · MN

Dt: the vehicle is a 1999 chrysler town & country lx. Consumer took vehicle to tanner motors dodge chrysler plymouth and jeep 703 washington st. P.o. Box 484 brainerd, minnesota 56401 ph. No. 218‑829‑3597 on 6-23-05 because transmission broke. He picked it back up from dealer on 6-24-05, and on 7-11-05 the transmission exploded because of the drive train pin broke. At the time that transmission exploded there were 5 passengers in the vehicle. However, there were no injuries. Consumer stated that at least 80 percent of the pin broke. Consumer kept the pin. When the consumer contacted tanner motors he talked to a mechanic, who he told him that there was a known problem with 1997-1999. Models. When consumer asked for some kind of compensation mechanic told him he would have to consult the manager. As of now no one has gotten back with the consumer, who contacted the better business bureau. Consumer has not contacted the manufacturer. Consumer has hadrecall repairs done the federal safety agency recall. 00v268000 on 5-6-04 for the nitrole rubber o-ring, invoice no.chcs168552, job 3 14chzz1. This was done at consumer' s expense, and he was not informed that it was included in a recall. Consumer purchased vehcile used, it had 70,000 miles on it.

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Transmission · 59,900 miles · IN · crash

I was cleaning out my van on friday, february 4, 2005 after work while my 3 kids played outside. My van started rolling backward down the driveway (in park, car off, key out of ignition enough so it wouldn't beep at me) my 8 year old daughter had been sitting in the driveway behind my van drawing with sidewalk chalk. She had gotten up to get something out of her dad's car just in time to avoid being run over. My passenger door was open and so was his so they collided as my van rolled backwards down the drive. I hopped in the van and tried to apply the brake, but the only thing that stopped my van from rolling in to the road was his car. They "locked" together. I contacted chrysler and they did send an inspector out, but a couple weeks later denied any responsibility. I am very thankful that my daughter was not behind my van and hurt or killed by this freak accident, but needed to record this incident in case others have similar problems.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Transmission · 74,880 miles · IA

While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Driver applied the brake pedal and the vehicle vibrated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that there is 12 month wait on repairs to his vehilce.