Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
9/8/01 10,232 miles. Pulsation when braking. Found front brake rotors warped. Replaced rotors. Also ordered weatherstriips and door cladding because weatherstrip around r/sliding door on body is deformed. 10/1/01 12,408 miles. Rattling noise in front suspension. Replaced front sway bar links. 12/26/01 15,592 miles. Both front heated seats do not operate. 1/21/02 15,999 mile. Both heated seats repaired. 2/09/02 17,280 miles. Front heated seat does not work again. Repaired front seat. 4/19/02 l9,901 miles. Repaired l/sliding door defective weatherstrip. Left front window won't go up or down. Found l/f window regulator motor defective. Replaced l/f window regulator motor. 3/23/02 l8,949 miles. Pulsation when braking. Found and replaced front brake rotors. 8/8/02 23,559 miles. Pulsation when braking. Found pulsation is from rear rotors. Turn rear rotors and remove high spots. …
The vehicle made a knocking noise in the front end. The dealer replaced the front suspension strut, strut mount, front sway bar and sway bar link. The rear end of the vehicle also made noise. The dealer replaced the transfer gear set. The vehicle also experienced a whining noise in the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the spring clock along with the shroud stabilizer. Power steering fluid due it being clog and caused the steering to whine when turned. The rear lift gate would not open with the remote. Faulty front rotors squeaked when applied. The drivers side window would not go up due to a faulty regulator. The cruise control would not disable when the brakes were applied and the brakes would not work when the cruise control was engaged. The rear windshield wipers were inoperative. The engine made noise when started. …
Vehicle has electrical problems including but not limited to power windows, wipers, stereo, headlights, and ac controls. Problems include headlights flickering on and off, wipers/stereo does not function when you first turn on the car and then comes on by itself anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 days later. No pattern can be determined which makes me to believe that the whole electrical system of this vehicle is defective. According to the dealership they cannot duplicate the problem, or if they cannot determine the cause of the problem, therefore it isn't their problem. I have spent countless trips to the dealerships and paid for them to look at it only to be told that they can't duplicate it. …
My 2001 Chrysler Town & Country suffered a complete transmission failure. I bought this vehicle new in 2001 and thought I was buying the best Mini-van for the money. However, I've had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Power windows have failed, power sliding door has failed 3 times, power lift gate failed, air bags caused a check engine light to come on ( replaced under warranty). All of these were minor in comparison to the transmission, which cost me $3078 to have rebuilt. I've found too many instances of transmission failures on the internet, I question why Chrysler hasn't been called out on this by the NHTSA. Chrysler knows about the quality of their vehicles and continues to do nothing about it. In the future I will never buy another Chrysler product.
2001 Chrysler Town and Country limited, back windshield wiper screws came apart during a rainstorm and broke the windshield. It has to be replaced. I have had this vehicle since 2003 and have spent thousands of dollars on major parts. I cannot afford a car payment, but I am worried what will go next. Maybe something that would cause catastrophic injury. Daimler Chrysler needs to reimburse some or all of these expenses.
2001 Chrysler Town and Country Mini-van 1) clockspring failure- airbag malfunctions and associated electrical failure- there is a current recall on other Chrysler models and years, why not this one when it is the identical problem? Significant bodily injury potential- requesting recall on this model. 2) faulty driver's side power window regulator- pervasive on all Chrysler vehicles resulting in safety issues.
Driver's side power window will roll down, but fails to come back up. Sometimes, it will come up in small increments. But, usually, I have to wait a long time for it to work. If it's raining and the window is accidentally opened, it is difficult to get back up if driving on the highway, causing a potentially dangerous situation and also potentially getting things inside the vehicle wet that shouldn't get wet.
Operate windshield wipers in intermittant mode. Wipers will not go to continuous mode when switch is turned to continuous setting. This is a multifunction switch that also operates high beam and turn signals. This switch had to be replaced 19 months ago for turn signal problems. Wipers will go into continuous mode for awhile when turnsignals are operated.
Driver's side power window fails. There is a moisture problem (leak?) in the front doors of the Chrysler Town and Country Mini-van. Ours has failed twice, there is a mildew-ish odor when the window is put down. We have discussed this with other owners of the same vehicle and they have had similar problems. This is an on-going problem.
Driver's side power window failed in 2003 and was replaced by dealer under warranty. Window has now failed for a second time. Symptoms are identical to others reported here--OK on roll down, intermittent or no ability to raise. Any movement is in small increments. Dealer wants $600 to repair. Passenger window works well.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 39 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country, 8% of the model year's 462 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (26 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Chrysler Town and Country window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof 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 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 76,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to windows, wipers & sunroof 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.