2000 Chrysler Town & Country Reliability Score: 7.4 out of 10

Reliability Score

7.4 / 10

Reliability score

About as many owner complaints as similar minivans

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain.

Owners filed 106 powertrain complaints. A typical minivan fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 120.

Scores this low have often eased: the three years after looked about 0.8 points better in the typical case.

Breakdown

Complaints overall106 complaints against about 120 for similar vehicles

7.4

Last three years

n/aNot enough data

Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced9 complaints against about 31 for similar vehicles

9.2

Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating

n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record

No serious powertrain recall covering 5% or more of this generation and no escalated investigation in NHTSA's files. Warranty extensions and settlements have not been researched.

Complaints by Engine Code

3.8-V6-Gas

3.8L 6-cyl

170 complaints 170.0 per year Gasoline

14 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

29

cooling

27

interior

26

transmission

22

brakes

19

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Chrysler Town & Country Unidentified Engine

61 complaints 61.0 per year

2 fire reports

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Complaint Breakdown

interior

11

engine

9

transmission

9

cooling

8

body

7

3.3-V6-FlexFuel

3.3L 6-cyl

54 complaints 54.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)

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Complaint Breakdown

engine

13

transmission

11

cooling

10

electrical

7

steering

7

Same engine used in

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3.3-V6-Gas

3.3L 6-cyl

16 complaints 16.0 per year Gasoline

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Complaint Breakdown

transmission

6

steering

3

engine

2

body

2

cooling

2

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Town & Country, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Engine: 53 owner complaints

Transmission: 48 owner complaints

Cooling System: 47 owner complaints

Interior: 39 owner complaints

Brakes: 31 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2000 Chrysler Town & Country

On a used 2000 Chrysler Town & Country, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (53), the transmission and drivetrain (48) and the cooling system (47). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints on the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country about the engine, all engines combined.
Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 48 owner complaints on the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
With the engine cold, check the coolant level and color, then watch the temperature gauge on the drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country about the cooling system, all engines combined.
Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country about the seats, seat belts and interior.
On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country about the brakes.

Open the full inspection checklist for the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country

All Generations

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Alternatives in Minivan

2 engines / 741 complaints

4 engines / 1,824 complaints

2 engines / 33 complaints

3 engines / 45 complaints

2 engines / 59 complaints

5 engines / 95 complaints

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country complaints?

Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country. The systems they name most often are the engine, the transmission and the cooling system.

Is the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 301 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country have?

NHTSA has 301 owner complaints on file for the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000-2000 Chrysler Town & Country.

What should I check before buying a used Chrysler Town & Country?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the transmission and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

Does the Town & Country have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 301 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.