Most common 2000 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Share of the 306 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chrysler Town and Country complaints by model year
Best Town and Country years: 2004, 2007, 2003. Years to avoid: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2005, 2009. Compare all years →
2000 Chrysler Town and Country recalls (2)
Air bags
On certain minivans, the driver's air bag May become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it…
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicle description: Mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country:
Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
There is no summary currently available
Overheating of seat heaters
Odi opened this investigation based on 24 complaints alleging that the electrically heated driver or passenger seat sparks/overheats.daimlerchrysler believes the failure is due to one of two factors:the stitching operation on the seat cover May cause the sewing needle to sever some strands of the wire heating grid in the seat, or a poor solder joint/wire connector fails due to improper processing or long term…
Driver air bag clockspring failure
The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its October 5, 2004 letter to NHTSA, daimlerchrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all my 1998.5-2000 daimlerchrysler minivans, built between March…
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
What 2000 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Engine & cooling all 53 →
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 NHTSA have not acted on a solution sooner.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Transmission & drivetrain all 52 →
Vehicle was shifted from park into drive without stepping on brake pedal. Anti-theft device was still engaged on brake pedal preventing driver from stopping at red light at intersection. In a panic, to prevent collision with other cars, driver veered off road and side swiped commercial building to stop car.
2000 Chrysler Town and Country with 54,000 the differential pin went through the transmission case. Fortunately, I was only going 5 MPH and only had another 50 feet to drive. I mainly drive highway with my toddler and I am fearful of what could have happened had we been on the highway during our normal commute. My husband was a mechanic for 19 plus years and was able to quickly determine the problem. It is my understanding from experienced mechanics and Chrysler certified mechanics that this is a common issue with the vehicle and it a defect in manufacturing the transmission. This is not normal wear and tear.I contacted Chrysler on July 9th, 2003 to report the problem and see if they would cover the cost of replacing the transmission. I spoke with eric who refused to provide me his last name nor would he transfer my call to anyone else. …
Brakes all 32 →
Driving Chrysler Town and Country (2000) AWD in heavy traffic. Clear conditions. Approximately 30 MPH. Good distance to cars in front. Car in front slows suddenly, I apply brakes but van continues forward and hits the vehicle in front of me, which then hits another. In all, four vehicles are affected.
First failure was on a road at 20 MPH in a school zone on a rainy day. Applied pressure to the brakes and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without the car stopping. Car advanced 3-5 feet before I realized my foot was on the brake pedal and they were not working. I applied pressure to the brakes again and the car came to a complete stop. Brakes appeared to work at the next couple of stops. Pulled into parking space and parked car. Brakes appeared to be working fine. Pulled out of parking space. Brakes appeared to be working while backing out. Proceeded to intersection at about 5 MPH. Applied pressure to brakes and they did not work. My vehicle proceeded into intersection hitting a car. My airbags deployed. My foot was on the brake pedal the whole time. It happened all to fast for me to have realized that my vehicles brakes failed me again and to apply pressure to them again. …
2000 Chrysler Town and Country engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country a good car?
Based on 306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Town and Country rates average: 37% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Town and Country at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country?
The engine & cooling — 53 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline › belts and associated pulleys. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (52) and brakes (32).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country, the most recent from October 6, 2004 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chrysler Town and Country?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2004, 2007 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008, 2010, 2011, 2005 and 2009. See the full Chrysler Town and Country years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chrysler Town and Country problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.