Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems of the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country

Three problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2002

The gear shift allows the driver to position the car between park and reverse. My wife reached into the car to pull out the keys, she touched the shift lever and it popped into reverse. She was dragged down our driveway and run over.

2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

While driving between 50-70 mph vehicle slipped from drive into neutral. No sound, no prior warning. This happened again on 3 Aug 2001.

3 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

While driving at highway speeds transmission switches from drive to neutral without warning. This has happened twice. Dealer has not seen vehicle.




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