Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Fire started in or near fuse box, vehicle wasin motion but when stopped smoke was notice omming from under the hood. Opened the hood and flames were near fuse box and battery. Fuse link burned through. Just retturned from store and ws in driveway.
This letter is regarding a manufacturer defect in the 2000 Plymouth grand voyager and 2000 Chrysler Town and Country vans. We own both vehicles, and both have experienced this problem. There is an issue with the vehicles in wet weather. When it rains and the driver goes through water, the vehicles shut themselves down completely. Lights turn off, power steering is arrested, and the driver has to coast to a stop. This has happened several times to my parents, and more than once, they have had to secure the services of a towing company to get the vehicle(s) home or to a repair shop. This has happened at night on two-lane highways, leaving them stranded in pitch-black darkness. These are the only vehicles that my parents have to drive to and from work, which is an hour and a half away from home. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the lights on the instrument cluster would not illuminate and the engine would not start. After starting the vehicle and while driving, the gauges on the instrument cluster would flicker on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnosed the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
When driving through puddles, or large amounts of water on roads, the alternator belt falls off causing the loss of power steering, engine over heating, and the battery to die. Could be while turning or driving straight.
Once after hitting water puddle and then while driving in rain, belt slips off pulleys and steering loses power. Then battery dies quickly while flashers are on. Very dangerous on the side of the road in rain!
I purchased a 2000 Chrysler Town & Country new from a Chrysler dealer in wi. During the month of October 2012, the car it suddenly stalled out while in motion on the highway with no prior warning. While coasting I was able put the van in neutral and restart it. Over the course of various trips at varying speeds the van stalled several more times while in motion. The problem was so sporadic that it would go away for a few days and randomly returned. The car does not give any signs prior to stalling such as sputtering. The van even stalls while going straight or through curves and turns leaving the driver to muscle the car safely to a stop before having to restart it. An independent mechanic who stated the problem hasn't thrown a code for them to diagnose and they were unsuccessful in getting the car to stall out for them during test drives. …
2000 Chrysler Town & Country lxi all wheel drive: 01/2003 failure at the battery, will not take a charge (battery replaced) 06/2005 battery leaking acid and damaged wire harness throttle position sensor replaced $260.00 throttle position sensor replaced **again** $72.00 new battery $71.00 sensor map $80.00 wiring engine $837.00 labor $504.00 a reoccurring problem with mopar batteries has cost me $2000.00 2 local Chrysler dealerships have been unable or unwilling to contact the local Chrysler representative and Chrysler themselves directed me back to local dealerships. No satisfaction with this company or mopar products.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country. After the vehicle was started, the horn failed to operate and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 04V480000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that upon igniting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04V480000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 3/31/15 updated 9/27/2017
Short in the horn switch causes the horn to sound erratically and without warning. The temporary solution is to pull the fuse, thereby overiding the safety device. The permanent solution is to have the switch replaced, which we are told also requires the driver's airbag to be replaced at a cost of over $800.00.
NHTSA investigations
Air bag clockspring
There is no summary currently available
Electrical complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country, 8% of the model year's 306 complaints. The component named most often is horn (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 116,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.