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.
2000 Chrysler Town and Country: complete transmission failure
7 of the 306 complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
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.
The transmission went out at 72,000 miles. Chrysler town and country 604e transmission.
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.
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
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.
Transmission failed to hold vehicle while in "park". Wife had two near misses when vehicle drifted away while in "park" one in a school parking lot. Dealer replaced transmission at 131 miles.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the...
- Subject regarding transmission oil cooler line hose clamp service
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Some vehicles may experience delayed transaxle engagement on a cold start
- Information regarding torque converter break in implemented to eliminate early mileage shudder concerns
- New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602)
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country?
7 of 306 owner complaints about the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country
Loss of power 22Power steering loss 22Airbag light 15Overheating 11Fire or smoke 10Stalling 10Adaptive cruise 8Brake failure 8Fuel leak 7Headlights 6No deployment 5Check engine light 5Slipping 5
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