Door problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country

Five problems related to door have been reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

Sliding door will come open intermittently and without prior notice. Dealership is aware of problem. &.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2000

After sliding door is locked, door will not unlock. Lock motor has been replaced 3 times, having same problem.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/18/1997

Power locking for sliding door has failed on several occasions intermittently.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/15/1997

Sliding door latch intermittently jams and cannot be opened by remote control, power locks or manual controls.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/25/1997

Doors begin to make a whirring noise when attempt to lock, then won't lock. Repaired under warranty on 3 previous occasions. At dealer at present and told that we would have to pay for defect this time. Found technical service bulletin#230399 detailing exact problem. Should I be responsible for the cost of the repairs?.


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