2001 Chrysler Town and Country transmission problems

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · SC

My wife was killed when the gear shift engaged while she was putting groceries in the back of her van in the stores parking lot. There were no witnesses. Florida state high patrol at the scene pieced together the likely events. When the car started rolling backward, she may have reached in the driver's side door to stop it. The door may have knocked her under the car, killing her instantly. This was reported to chrysler in 2014. I raise it again because of recent problems with gear shifts in later chrysler models. ... Updated 08/23/16 *bf

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Transmission · 162,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the transmission failed to go forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an unknown failure on the power train. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Transmission · 141,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic. The technician stated that the PCM would have to be replaced. The failure continued after the replacement of the PCM. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four different times. The PCM was replaced three times. The technician stated that there was no guarantee the replacement of the PCM would repair the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the PCM was not the cause of the failure. The mechanic stated that the power distribution box would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the transmission failed. The contact stated that there was a loud roaring sound emitted just prior to the failure. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into gear after the failure occurred. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission pump failed and the transmission would need to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Transmission · 193,170 miles · GA · 1 injury

68 MPH on highway- rush hour traffic- loud noise- van just stopped. No lights, warning, etc. Transmission completely destroyed. Thankfully the kid behind me swerved well. Bruises from seatbelt & face to knuckles due to sudden stop- chyrsler & the federal safety agency know all about the 41te defective trannys- are you going to wait until someone or many die? 2nd tranny to fail in same manner.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · GA

My check engine light came on at 80,000 miles. I took it to a chrysler dealer for a diagnostic and they told me it was showing a converter clutch malfunction in the transmission. Well this ended up causing the transmission to lock up on me in the middle of the highway before I could get it replaced. My car is still in new condition to I do not know how the transmission went out. I have taken the car to mr transmission since it locked up and they said it is about $3,00 worth of repairs in the transmission. We were told the solenoid pack is what needs to be replaced.

Filed Jul 30, 2009 · Transmission · 87,137 miles · IL

I was driving down the street and when I went to press the brake to slow down my transmission locked up and the car stalled right in the middle of traffic. The vehicle is in safe mode and is stuck in 2nd gear. I have heard alot about this issue and was wondering about a recall that would relate to the issue. I have 3 children and we could have been hurt badly.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Airbags, Body · 81,000 miles · OH

My 2001 chrysler town & country suffered a complete transmission failure. I bought this vehicle new in 2001 and thought I was buying the best mini-van for the money. However, I've had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Power windows have failed, power sliding door has failed 3 times, power lift gate failed, air bags caused a check engine light to come on ( replaced under warranty). All of these were minor in comparison to the transmission, which cost me $3078 to have rebuilt. I've found too many instances of transmission failures on the internet, I question why chrysler hasn't been called out on this by the federal safety agency. Chrysler knows about the quality of their vehicles and continues to do nothing about it. In the future I will never buy another chrysler product.

Filed Feb 18, 2009 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and pulled the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to his residence and a mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The dealer stated that there was no recall and would have to be repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle is currently being repaired by a certified mechanic. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 130,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Transmission · FL

Two cases of transmission failure requiring replacement at 41,000 miles and again at 80,000 miles (approximate) requiring extensive cost to repair, and towing cost, rental car cost for 6 days.