Most common 2001 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Share of the 462 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 →
2001 Chrysler Town and Country recalls (2)
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
On certain Mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts May drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.
Remedy: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on January 31, 2005. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began April 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country:
Headlight malfunction
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation after receiving reports from consumers that their headlights would malfunction in various ways from flickering to complete non-illumination.headlight operation is monitored by the vehicle's body control module (BCM) and front control module (fcm).odi is upgrading this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea05-009) to further examine…
Headlight malfunction
Owner reports indicate allegations of improper headlight operation of one or both headlights.some report intermittent outage or dimming.many report that the condition is random; it sometimes does not repeat and lasts for a very short duration.
Power liftgate latch
This investigation was opened as pe04-054 regarding reports of alleged power liftgate (plg) opening while driving.the investigation was upgraded on November 22, 2004 based on information provided by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) in its September 17, 2004 response to pe04-054.
What 2001 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Electrical system all 73 →
I bought Chrysler my t & c AWD 3.8 lxi in 2001, in nov. 2005 it's wiring harness got corroded due to manufacturing defect and Chrysler replaced it with new wire harness on 11-29-2005 at no charge at 44,265 miles. On December 23, 2014. I was driving in san francisco near golden gate bridge and noticed my van started sudden acceleration and strong rubber burning smell started filling the passenger cabin. It was obvious, soon my van will be in flame, thus I pulled over in nearby parking lot and got it towed away fourth plus miles. I have complete service record of this van that it is very well maintained car and serviced at regular intervals at Chrysler dealership each and every time. The most recent service and preventive maintenance was done at fremont Chrysler dealership at 122690 miles on September 05, 2014 at a cost of $1601.49. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. When the gear shifter was placed in drive, the vehicle failed to move. In addition, the check engine and another unknown warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a ground wire from the wiring harness caused the ignition fuse to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 201,000.
Air bags all 72 →
My wife had an accident on sept 30, 2004. She was traveling app 35 MPH when a vehicle made a left turn in front of her. She struck the vehicle broadside with such force that it flipped that vehicle on its side. My vehicle had severe damages to the full front with approximately $10,000 in reparis. The air bags did not deploy. I reported the incident to Chrysler. They sent an investigator in to inspect the system before repairs commenced. The investigator advised my vehicle was not in the air bag recall. He further stated there was nothing wrong with the sensors or air bag system. My insurance carrier has refused to replace or have the air bag system checked out. My concern is that the air bags May deplore on its own while driving the vehicle or fail to deplore if I am involved in another accident. …
I was cut off by another driver on interstate 5, lost traction on the center shoulder and crashed into the middle railing at about 55-60 MPH. My van was heavily damaged front and rear. It was later determined a total loss. What surprised me was the failure of any airbag being deployed in my van. I later notified the auto maker corporation and was informed that the reason the airbags did not deploy was due to the fact that there wasn't enough force to damage the vehicles frame...(?)
Transmission & drivetrain all 69 →
My 2001 t&c was parked in my driveway when I decided to crank it to ge the air conditioning going while I went to shut the gate to our yard. When I turned around the car was going down the driveway with the driver's side door still open. The van didn't stop until it ran over the neighbor's fence and got caught in it. When I got to the car I noticed it was in reverse (had it been in neutral it probably wouldn't have moved because the area is so flat). I don't know how it got into reverse because I didn't even get in the car, just my arm to crank it. The emergency brake wasn't on since it was such a flat place. Once I got the van loose I tried in vain to see if it would go into reverse without my foot on the brake, but I couldn't make it happen so that tells me I didn't accidentally cause it by hitting the gear shaft with my arm. …
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
2001 Chrysler Town and Country engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 22 / 19 |
| 3.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Minivan.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country a good car?
Based on 462 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Town and Country rates average: about as many complaints as 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 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
The electrical system — 73 complaints, 16% of all complaints for this model year, most often about wiring › interior/under dash. Next are the air bags (72) and transmission & drivetrain (69).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country, the most recent from November 2, 2004 (radio/tape deck/cd etc.). 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 2001 Chrysler Town and Country problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 65,000 miles; 30% 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.