2000 Chrysler Town and Country: transmission slipping

Filed Jul 3, 2009 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MA

My 2000 chrysler town and country serpentine belt keeps slipping off after driving through puddles. This problem has been "repaired" 4 times already and is still slipping off. This is a potentially hazardous problem as it is not always immediately known that the belt has slipped off which cause driver to lose power steering (among other things). Being unable to steer while driving is an absolute danger especially depending on the speed of the car!

Filed Jan 8, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 132,007 miles · MT · crash · 4 injuries

During rain or snowmelt events, splashing water causes the serpentine belt on the engine slip from the engine idler pulleys. They are smooth and rounded in design, allowing water to slip beneath during operation resulting in the belt slipping from the pulleys. The steering on these vans is extremely inadequate without power assist, even while the vehicle is moving. Our belt has slipped off in the past, requiring belt replacement, but this recent event caused a loss of steering while the vehicle was in motion, resulting in a crash. No one in my family was seriously injured, but the valence at the front of the vehicle was damaged. After calling my local dmv to find out where to report this, and searching the internet about the problem, I find it unconscionable that chrysler and the federal safety agency have not acted on a solution sooner.

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 May 18, 2004 · Transmission · MI

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Engine · 7,200 miles · TX

Serpentine belt slipping off for the 6th time during a rainy day. Control for steering, power brakes and power to battery lost. Previously reported: odi number: 770436 12/4/02; 10054483 1/20/2004. Issue has not been resolved.