I have a 2000 chrysler town & country minivan. I was under the impression that all vehicles must be made so that a car can not be put in gear without pressing on the brake. Currently, if my vehicle is in park I can just pull down on the gear shift and it will go into gear, without pressing on the brake pedal. I was surprised as our 1996 jeep had been recalled so they could fix this problem. I am concerned because my 3 yr old son put my car into neutral and it started rolling forward and was stopped by a parked car. We only moved 2 ft in a parking lot, but it could have been worse had we been on a hill or something.
2000 Chrysler Town and Country transmission complaints
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2000 chrysler town & country minivan. Purchased used with 39000 miles, 11 months and 9k miles later, with only 47000 miles on the minivan I had to replace the transmission. Chrysler refused to pay and stated it was not part of any recall.*ak I have since sold this minivan, but still feel chrysler hasa problem transmission and should repay me for the transmission and my rental car I had to use.
While driving 70-75 MPH, the consumer noticed the transmission slipping and the vehicle would smoke from underneath. The owner pulled over and notice that a transmission line had ruptured and sprayed coolant. The vehicle is now on its fourth repair for this same problem.
Transmission can be shifted out of park without foot on pedal or keys in ignition. Extremely dangerous.
Vehicle was shifted from park into drive without stepping on brake pedal. Anti-theft device was still engaged on brake pedal preventing driver from stopping at red light at intersection. In a panic, to prevent collision with other cars, driver veered off road and side swiped commercial building to stop car.
Consumer continued to have problems with transmission that was repaired. *ph the transmission continued to be a problem especially when the vehicle was cold.
The transmission went out at 72,000 miles. Chrysler town and country 604e transmission.
Tranmission cooler line leaks it was repaired by stevens of milford in february of 2001 2 months after I purchased vechicle. The second time was november of 2002 the dealer (scap motors) said it was not covered and charged me $91.20. I called chrysler customer service and they reimbursed me. The third time was january 2003 same problem (which has now damaged my new driveway) scap motors said that the lines become loose due to weather and driving conditions they repaired it again. I know of at least 5 other owners of chrysler grand voyagers (town and country) and dodge grand caravans that have had the same problem with their vechicles. I hope that you can look into this matter and get chrysler to repair it so that it does not happen again. To tell me that weather and road conditions are causing this problem is crazy I own 3 other cars and it does not affect the tranmission lines on those. Either chrysler used (uses) defective or poor quality hoses or it is a manufactures defect. I was told that there is a technical bulletin that was sent to the dealers on this problem so I know they are aware of the problem but they are not fixing it only repairing temporairly.
When backing the van up a slight incline the van would start bucking abruptly and failed to move smoothly. The cause of the problem has not been determined. Please provide any further information. *nlm 2000 chrysler town and country experiencing problems when backing up a slight incline. While backing up vehicle starting to buck abruptly. The cause of problem has not yet been determined.
While driving at 65 MPH and with no warning, the automatic transmission failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was only covered up to 36000 miles. *ak the vehicle lurched forward, screeched and the transmission had gone out. Also, the front seat adjustment motor stopped working in the up and down position. *scc the driver and passenger window motors, AC compressor,and the automatic tailgate close latch all had to be replaced.
Sept. '02, brakes replaced. Jan. '03, rack/pinion replaced. Feb. '03, heater did not work on front passenger side, nor rear driver side. Oct. '03, speedometer/power failed to operate. Stayed in low gear. Dealer says it's the sensor. Part for heater ordered from detroit, takes days to repair due to taking out entire dash. Chrysler "apologized" when I emailed, but offered nothing to offset cost of repairs.
2000 chrysler town and country with 54,000 the differential pin went through the transmission case. Fortunately, I was only going 5 MPH and only had another 50 feet to drive. I mainly drive highway with my toddler and I am fearful of what could have happened had we been on the highway during our normal commute. My husband was a mechanic for 19 plus years and was able to quickly determine the problem. It is my understanding from experienced mechanics and chrysler certified mechanics that this is a common issue with the vehicle and it a defect in manufacturing the transmission. This is not normal wear and tear.I contacted chrysler on july 9th, 2003 to report the problem and see if they would cover the cost of replacing the transmission. I spoke with eric who refused to provide me his last name nor would he transfer my call to anyone else. He said he is the final deicision maker and that his manager's role is to manage people and no deal with customers. He also told me if was my fault for buying a used vehicle. It is not my fault the transmission malfunctioned. He also told me that I could get it installed for free since my husband was a mechanic. Eric hung up on me because I was continuously asking to speak to a manager. I did not get any resolution or assistance from chrysler. I am in need of my vehicle being replaced but most importantly, I am concerned about the safety of other drivers if their tranmission also malfunctions at high speeds on the highway. Any suggestions on how I can proceed with chrysler to have the transmission replaced?
Transmission speed sensor - transmission speed sensor prematurely failed on vehicle. Sensor must be replaced for vehicle to be operated. Vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and less than 3 years since purchase.
While driving transmission broke. Dealer notified.
Consumer's two years old son, engaged the vehicle from park to drive and damaged a fence and the front of the vehicle as well. Dealer notified.
This 2000 town & country has had numerous problems with its drive train/drive selector. The recent has been the following case that has occured twice in the last month with no reaction from chrysler daimler due to local dealer not being knowledgeable of processes to register occurance. The vehicle, when parked, with engine turned off, and keys out of the ignition, comes out of gear and rolls out of the driveway by itself, with no one in the vehicle. Has spoken with chryser-daimler and they are sending an independent engineer to investigate within 72 hours.
While driving in the passing lane on a thruway, the transmission failed without warning. The consumer was able to pulled over safely. The dealer was notified. Scc
When driving vehicle will not shift higher than second gear. Engine revvs, but vehicle will not accelerate. Dealer stated transmission speed sensor needed to be replaced.
Consumer can change gears without pressing on brakes, and could cause a child to flip it back and forth while consumer is driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
Transmission fluid clamps come loose repeatedly, transmission leaks.
Transmission failed while driving at 70 MPH. Dealer has been notified. *akconsumer adds that the transmission blew out which made the van out of control.
Consumer stated 20 month old child was able to to pull on gear shift lever into reverse without feet on brakes. Vehicle backed into another vehicle. Nlm
While traveling on the highway at 70 MPH, transmission went from drive to neutral without prior warning. Second time the same problem occurred while traveling 55 MPH. Dealer could not duplicate the problem.
At 70 MPH on overtaking the transmission shifted into neutral......this happened again one week later.
There is vibration in steering. Contacted dealer who could not find a cause. Dealer noted that there could be a problem with the tires. Consumer put on new tires. *ak consumer states that the drifting to the right and the shimmy in the steering has disappeared ever since the tires were replaced. Transmission cooler hose developed a leak. 2 new tires were replaced due to a vibration in the rear of the vehicle, after the tires were replaced, again the vibration ceased, no specific tire information was given.
3 year old was able to put vehicle in reverse without applying brakes which resulted in vehicle hitting a parked car. Please give any further details.
Intermittently while pulling out gear shift will move by itself into neutral or in reverse. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 3 times, and performed diagnostic test, but no codes were found. Vehicle checks out normal ,could not duplicate defect. *ak consumer states while vehicle is on and after shifting from park to drive, the vehicle will move into neutral or reverse on its own, this usually happens after driving approximately 1000-2000 miles, on one occasion while pulling out of a parking space, consumer put vehicle in drive and vehicle began to move backwards instead of forwards, dealer will be installing a co-pilot to help determine the cause of the problem.
Vehicle was turned on when consumer got out to take luggage from trunk. 3 year old child hopped in front seat, put vehicle in reverse and almost killed 6 children standing behind vehicle. Manufacturer stated there was no way for them to add a lock to vehicle. Same incident happened again 1 month ago prior to this incident.*ak
Gears can be changed without foot on brake.
All failures occurred within 2 hours. No safety defect mentioned.
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