Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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...(?)
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag's clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer indicated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 04V480000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the horn failed to operate. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Faulty clock spring. Same symptoms as recall #04V480000 for Chrysler Mini-vans mfd. Through 08-31-2000. Although mine is a 2001 model, it was mfd. Soon there after nov.. 2000. Why no recall for the '01? Again same symptoms: air bag light on nearly all the time, horn doesn't work, steering wheel radio controls do not work. A faulty clock spring I'm told. Vehicle exhibits these symptoms across all driving conditions.
The warning light for the air bags comes on when I start the vehicle and stays on while driving. About a week a go it would come on and then turn off in a minute or so but now the warning light stays on. I am wondering if there have been any recalls for these air bags, if the vehicle is safe, and what I should do. The vehicle has 49,067 miles.
Had an front left corner damage accident with vehicle that struck me with the front middle of his vehicle. I was almost at a stand still. Since speed limit was 40 MPH we estimated that as the speed of the vehicle that struck my vehicle. My vehicle has two front air bags and front side air bags. None of them deployed at time of impact.
Alarms go iff.driving.allights go out.cant see .driving interstates at 70 to 80 MPH...this is real danger to all owners of ant caravans and Town and Country vans. Id like to file a lawsuit protecting all of us owners? How many have been killed and never reported?
The vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision on the driver side, at an impact of 25-30 MPH. The driver side air bag failed to deploy. The driver sustained some injury but was not transported to the local hospital.
On sept. 28, 2005 I took my 2001 Chrysler Town and Country ex model minivan VIN#[redacted] to dick smith Chrysler in aiken, sc to correct a problem with the airbag system. The airbag light on the dash was lighting up erratically and I became concerned about the safe function of the airbag system. The service dept. Ran a diagnostic on the system and found a defective clock spring, which they replaced for $250.45. Upon returning home I ran an internet search about the problem and found this exact problem LED to a recall of the 1996-2000 models of the same minivan. I promptly contacted the Chrysler company, but they said that they would not do anything because my exact VIN number was not included in the previous recalls. In addition, the service dept. At dick smith Chrysler also said they would not honor the previous recall because it as of yet did not include my model year. …
Airbag complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 72 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country, 16% of the model year's 462 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (14 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Chrysler Town and Country airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2001 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 2001 Chrysler Town and Country airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 77,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 crashes, 0 fires and 13 injuries to air bags 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.