Chrysler

Town & Country (2001)

2001 · Minivan · 4 engines
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.6)
462 NHTSA Complaints
7 Recalls
7 Fire Reports
15 Crash Reports
Includes data from: TOWN & COUNTRYTOWN AND COUNTRY
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Engine Reliability Ratings

Chrysler Town & Country Unidentified Engine

⚠️ Caution (2.6)
120 complaints 120.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
26
other
21
electrical
18
safety systems
11
steering
10

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (26 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (18 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (11 complaints)

3.3-V6-FlexFuel

3.3L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.9)
37 complaints 37.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
12
electrical
6
brakes
5
safety systems
4
interior
4

Known Issues

Steering Issues (12 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (6 complaints)
Brakes Issues (5 complaints)

3.8-V6-Gas

3.8L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.0)
226 complaints 226.0 per year Gasoline
4 fire reports 1 fatality
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
38
electrical
37
transmission
34
body
22
steering
20

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (38 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (37 complaints)
Transmission Issues (34 complaints)
Show 4 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

5.9T-V6-Diesel

5.9L 6-cyl Turbo
Recommended (4.6)
3 complaints 3.0 per year Diesel
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
2
engine
1
electrical
1
brakes
1
suspension
1

Known Issues

Steering Issues (2 complaints)
Engine Issues (1 complaints)
Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Chrysler Town & Country regardless of engine variant.

Electrical System Issues (73 complaints)
electrical critical
Safety Systems Issues (69 complaints)
safety_systems critical
Transmission Issues (60 complaints)
transmission critical
Steering Issues (44 complaints)
steering critical
Body/Trim Issues (32 complaints)
body serious

Recalls (7)

10E034000Oct 7, 2010serious
Equipment

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.

06E022000Mar 12, 2006serious
Service Brakes

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

04V531000Feb 10, 2004serious
Equipment

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.

03E045000Sep 25, 2003serious
Equipment

AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS.

03E053000Oct 23, 2003serious
Fuel System

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK.

01I003000May 30, 2001cosmetic
Latches/Locks/Linkages

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, AND DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN MINI VANS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPTION. THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD RELEASE DURING CERTAIN SEVERE ACCIDENT CONDITIONS THAT INVOLVE THE SLIDING DOOR.

01V152000Aug 4, 2001cosmetic
Suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country problems?

The 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country has accumulated 462 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Electrical System, Safety Systems, Transmission. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Chrysler Town & Country engine is most reliable?

The 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country was offered with 8 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 3.3L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country a good used car?

The 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 462 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country have?

The 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country has 462 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country?

There are 7 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2001-2001 Chrysler Town & Country vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

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

Before buying a used Chrysler Town & Country, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Electrical System, Safety Systems, Transmission, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Town & Country have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2001 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. 462 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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