2000 Chrysler Town and Country transmission problems

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Transmission · 152,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle was shut off when a child was able to move the gear shifter into drive without depressing the brake pedal, while the contact was standing in the exterior of the vehicle . The vehicle began to roll away. The contact was able to enter the vehicle while it was in motion and placed the vehicle into park. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2007 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · VT

The vehicle started making a loud banging noise at idle when the AC was on. Numerous ongoing problems with AC since vehicle was new. Assumed the AC compressor was bad again, and did not use AC. Problem turned out to be a cracked drive plate (torque plate, flywheel). Vehicle became inoperative. Local chrysler dealer stated known problem, recently fixed three with identical problem. $125.00 part plus labor to remove transaxle and replace drive plate.

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Transmission · 91,504 miles · NY

Serpentine belt comes off every time that is raining hard. I took it to the mechanic and he change the tensioner and the belt without improvement. When this comes off the vehicle dies which will cause an accident because I have no control over it. So far me and my wife are been lucky.

Filed Aug 21, 2006 · Transmission · 69,800 miles · ME

At 69800 miles the transmission would shudder between 35 and 45 MPH. At first this happened fairly infrequently. It kept happening more and more often. Now at 74500 miles it occurs every time we use the van.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 141,500 miles · VA

Complaint involves a 2000 chrysler town & country ltd awd minvan 3.8l engine. During its annual safety inspection, my mechanic discovered the flywheel was cracked. I had brought the vehicle in to a) have it inspected b) check a metallic noise the engine had when the A/C was on. Vehicle passed the safety inspection, however he informed me the flywheel was cracked and should not be driven until fixed. It was my understanding that if it failed completely it could cause an explosion with the transmission case being blown apart - not a good thing when this vehicle is used primarily by my wife with our children as the main cargo. I had the vehicle repaired which cost approxiamately $560.

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 19, 2005 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · IA

(1) I own a 2000 chrysler town & country (with less than 70,000 miles) which I purchased only five months ago. While on vacation far from home, the transmission started whining loudly and shifting roughly. (2) I had the vehicle checked by two different mechanics who both informed me that the transmission was failing. (3) the transmission had to be replaced completely at a cost to me of approximately $2800.

Filed Feb 4, 2005 · Transmission · 60,410 miles · KY · crash

Vehicle slipped out of the park and rolled down a hill hitting a tree. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Dec 4, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · OH

It sounded like an explosion. The van began to decelerate and the steering began to lock within about 10 seconds of the explosion sound. The van stopped and the tires locked up.