Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

Table 1 shows twelve common power train related problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

The Automatic Transmission problem

My mother was driving a 1997 Chrysler Town & Country Mini-van when she stopped to pick up yard sale signs. When she stopped the vehicle and placed it park, she exited the van and started walking towards the rear of the van when it self-shifted into reverse, known as the park-to-reverse defect.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Vehicle stalled, and consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Arriving a tschool the transmission failed in traffic. Had to push it into the parking lot, then called tow truck.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Consumer able to shift gears without applying brakes.   Read details...


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