2001 Chrysler Town and Country: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · HI

2001 chrysler town & country limited 3.8l v6. I have had suspension problems from the start. Knocking noises, etc. Replaced tie rods, sway bars, lower control arms and bushings, but done it piecemeal. Many of these items have been repeatedly replaced. Now it has gotten worse--from strictly annoying to downright dangerous. The van jerks approx 6-8 feet left and right into another lane or shoulder in a second. Replaced the lower control arms and reduced the jerks to only 6-8 inches but still drifts. I am again replacing rack & pinion, inner and outter tie rods along with the new control arms. Hopefully this will alleviate the problem--but this repeated repairs has cost more than the van is worth. Not to mention the rapid wear of tires (seem to replace every 10k miles).

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Suspension · 99,000 miles · MD

I have a 2001 chrysler town and country. I have had it for 7 months. From the time I brought it home we heard a knocking/rattling noise in the front and the steering wheel was whining. We took it back where they supposedly replaced the alternator, water pump,both bushings and the rack and pinion. The noise was still there after, and the mechanic told us that it was a 500 mile break-in period. Then approximately 5 to 6 months later my heat goes out and still the previous problems from before are there. We took it back where they replaced steering pump and ball joints. They were supposed to put 2 new lines on for the heat when instead they put 2 one foot pieces of black rubber hose on and clapped it on both ends covering the leak. On top of that they put the wrong antifreeze in. I have heat whenever it wants to work. Now the dash light works whenever it wants to work and I still have a knocking noise on the front passenger side along with the whining in the steering wheel. We took it back where I purchased it and the mechanic told us that they saw that some kind of ball bearing had a little bit of play in it but they didn't replace it, then because we called the van a lemon we were told to get out and they refused to fix anything else. I have 3 small children under the age of 5 who are with me most of the time. I feel that this van is a danger to myself and my children.

Filed Mar 13, 2007 · Airbags · 91,314 miles · NC

While driving normally, the airbag light comes on. It then turns on then off again while turning at low speeds. This is accompanied by a ticking or popping type sound in the steering wheel. Since this is a family van, I am worried that the air bag will fail or self deploy will driving.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Electrical · 23,274 miles · FL

1.feb 5, 2005 my car doors would not open with the electronic opener. Thought the battery was dead called to have 'road service' assist. Had to manually open van with key. The clock was not working, and the cd player was making a 'ticking' sound so I switched to the radio. The display on the radio was unreadable. Also the rear liftgate would not open with the controls. 2. Radio problem. Not working. Dealer told me that the recall did not apply to my van, and that the radio could be replaced with a refurbished radio and since it was not covered by a recall it would cost me $50.00 a check of the electrical system was not indicated on the invoice. 3. Nothing was done to correct the problem. I was also told that perhaps my van would be put on the recall list and that I should wait to see if I got a recall letter. I never got a recall letter. So to be safe, I had the radio disconnected (or the fuse taken out, I don't know which) I called the dealer I bought the car from (carmax of orlando) and they were less than helpful. In fact the service manager was rather rude and condescending. Saying to me "why are you yacking about your radio, its just a radio", and it isn't covered by any recall. Well it is six months later and since I have not heard from chrysler with a recall letter, so I decided to call and find out if there was any other information. I called here first, and they were unaware of any expansion on recall. I have talked to chrysler about this situation and even though the car was assembled in ontario (a cool climate) and was transferred and bought in a hot humid climate, I can't seem to convince anyone that the problem that I am having is because of the original intent of the recall, operating the radio in a hot humid climate with the A/C. I would like to see other VIN's as part of this recall, since clearly there is a problem with more of the cars from the ontario plant.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 6,380 miles · NJ

The vehicle made a knocking noise in the front end. The dealer replaced the front suspension strut, strut mount, front sway bar and sway bar link. The rear end of the vehicle also made noise. The dealer replaced the transfer gear set. The vehicle also experienced a whining noise in the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the spring clock along with the shroud stabilizer. Power steering fluid due it being clog and caused the steering to whine when turned. The rear lift gate would not open with the remote. Faulty front rotors squeaked when applied. The drivers side window would not go up due to a faulty regulator. The cruise control would not disable when the brakes were applied and the brakes would not work when the cruise control was engaged. The rear windshield wipers were inoperative. The engine made noise when started. The timing chain failed and caused the check engine light to illuminate. The o-rings failed and caused fuel odor inside the vehicle. *scc

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Seat belts · IL

Consumer has 2 child seats in middle rear bench stalk seatbelts. If seat belt lock is bumped it can easily be unlatched. Consumer has driven without knowing that child seat was not secured. Consumer checking child seat before traveling.*ak one child is in a safety seat the other is not. When the older child knocks up against both locks they come undone easily. This unlatching is continuous.