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2001 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
462Complaints
7Recalls
15Crashes
7Fires
33Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission (11.7% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train:automatic Transmission54 · 11.7%not available
Electrical System51 · 11%not available
Air Bags46 · 10%not available
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls26 · 5.6%not available
Steering25 · 5.4%not available
Air Bags:frontal14 · 3%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS46 · 10%
STEERING25 · 5.4%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL14 · 3%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS14 · 3%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR13 · 2.8%
SUSPENSION:FRONT11 · 2.4%
SUSPENSION11 · 2.4%

Percentages are the share of the 462 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 06E022000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

NHTSA campaign 04V531000 · 2004 · reported 11/02/2004

THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 10E034000 · 2010 · reported 08/10/2010

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 03E053000 · 2003 · reported 10/24/2003

A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

NHTSA campaign 01V152000 · 2001 · reported 05/08/2001

IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 01I003000 · 2001 · reported 05/31/2001

THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLIDING DOOR TO PARTIALLY OPEN. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 03E045000 · 2003 · reported 09/26/2003

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER 46000 MILES CAR COMES WITH A 3 YR 36000 WARRANTY. $2600. TO REPLACE CHRYSLER IS PUTTING…”NHTSA complaint 10010829 — filed 03/21/2003 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT LESS THAN 36,000 MILES ON CHRYSLER 2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN ONE MONTH PRIOR FOR "SLIPPAGE" OF TRANSMISSION…”NHTSA complaint 10000466 — filed 01/02/2003 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“WHILE DRIVING 70MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED STRANDING THE CONSUMER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR AN HOUR. *SCC”NHTSA complaint 8019097 — filed 09/19/2002 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 54 of 462 NHTSA complaints (11.7%), followed by electrical system (51), air bags (46), visibility:power window devices and controls (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country have?

462 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 33 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E022000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.