2000 Chrysler Town and Country: check engine light

Filed Jan 25, 2012 · Engine · 153,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the vehicle stalled followed by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the cam shaft was fractured . The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 153,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2008 · Engine · 155,000 miles · VA

We were driving in the rain on the interstate when all of sudden lights come on..my husband says that the power steering has gone and the engine lights come on and the engine starts to overheat. It was terrifying. We find as we are pulled to the side of the road that the serpentine belt has come off. It was a brand new belt. I had it replaced prior to going on this trip. My husband and son get it back on and it comes off again. I had the vehicle towed. The overheating did some damage. Had to replace radiator and hoses. Then driving down broad street a week later, the hose comes off again. I don't feel safe in this vehicle. Tensioner has been replaced along with other damaged parts.

Filed Feb 25, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 56,000 miles · DE

Sudden loss of transmission fluid resulted in engine light warning. Internet searches on this vehicle provided similar complaints on this 2000 town & country van. It has 56,000 miles. Also reported leak of brake fluid and dealer suggested replacement of faulty brake fluid drums (potential safety issue). Informed chrysler regarding this matter but they refused warranty coverage, resulting in expensive repair work over $600 for transmission fluid and brake pad repair work. Also, driver's side automatic window motor stopped functioning and replacement was necessary $325. Dealer reported frequent problems with motor. Dealer informed 9 out of 10 times issue related to replacement of motor so glass can function correctly. Required to function to pass de safety inspection. When attempted to change flat tire, the hydraulic gauge did not hold the weight of the vehicle and buckled. Faulty and dangerous hydraulic tire replacement equipment and can cause very serious injury.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Transmission · OH

Transmission failure of 2000 town and country chrysler van. Van brought to dealer for repair of slipping transmission 2002 replaced transmission pump hose gasket and filter and informed not covered by warranty. Automatic transmission continue to slip in freezing temperature until car warmed up. No transmission problems in warm weather. Problem communed until escalated winter 05 unable to drive car safely and check engine light engaged. Car brought to transmission specialist who reported transmission appears not to have been correctly assembled. Chrysler dealer notified states this is not possible.

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Acceleration · 51,500 miles · VA

Event leading to failure: none -(low battery) apparently causes failure (wear/tear item) meaning this is guaranteed to happen every 4-5 years! Failure: sudden failure of the tachometer and speedometer guages - after work was performed dealer claimed the PCM module shut off (do not know what this is) which apparently controls these items. Correction: battery replaced due to low battery - apparently I was told that, by design, the PCM module will shut off on a low current condition from the battery but still allow the motor vehicle to operate. This places the vehicle in a condition that it is illegal to drive the vehicle with an inoperable speedometer. In addition, since the module is 'shutoff', no battery warning or check engine warning indicators function to notify you of a problem. This was incorrectly replaced 6 months earlier (jan 2005) with a new speedometer control.