Four problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2000 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
(1) I own a 2000 Chrysler Town & Country (with less than 70,000 miles) which I purchased only five months ago. While on vacation far from home, the transmission started whining loudly and shifting roughly. (2) I had the vehicle checked by two different mechanics who both informed me that the transmission was failing. (3) the transmission had to be replaced completely at a cost to me of approximately $2800.
While driving in the passing lane on a thruway, the transmission failed without warning. The consumer was able to pulled over safely. The dealer was notified. Scc.
Transmission failed while driving at 70 mph. Dealer has been notified. *akconsumer adds that the transmission blew out which made the van out of control.
Transmission failed to hold vehicle while in "park". Wife had two near misses when vehicle drifted away while in "park" one in a school parking lot. Dealer replaced transmission at 131 miles.