21 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission would not shift into any gear but first.
My wife and bought our town and country 2 months ago. We left the dealership thinking we had a reliable van. Two weeks ago my wife was driving our four children to school when she was at the stop ligh and getting ready to move in to traffic when the van jolted foward and started to shake. Immidetly the check engein light came on and she called me. I then called the dealership and they told me to bring it up. Now the dealership is about 45 min. From my house. On the way up I lose power 3 times and then would get it to catch. I made it to there exit and lost all power and control. Our van was towed in at our expence and we were called the next day to inform us the could not due the work it had to be sent out. When they placed it on the machine 4 numbers were regerstering. We then had to wait for a inspector to fly down to determin if the problem was under warranty. It was determined that it was and that the transfer pump and case were the problem and a new transsmission installed. We had to pay $249. 00 because that was not covered under the warranty. We received our vechicle on Thursday and on Friday it was towed back to the dealership because any time you excerated it would shake the van. We were then told we could have a rental at there expence this was a hassel in its self wasting the whole day with getting one. We receved a call Monday saying they couldn't get the problem to dublicate. And was once again returned to us on Tuesday. Today is wednessday and we are currently fighting with the dealership due to the fact the problem is still there. I am at my wits end. How can a vechicle that has 65,000 miles have so many problems. I choose this vechicle because the manuf. Has a good reputation. I just want my van to run right. To ensure my children and wife make it to and from work and school safely. Besides the headacs we bothhave lose hours at work running back and forth and needs some help. Thanks.
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.
On 2/28/05 my 2001 Chrysler town and country engine light activated at the same time I noticed a burning chemical smell (burning transmission fluid). This was a prelude to a blown transmission which is what happened. The garage could not move my vehicle due to the wheel lock. I have 79,000 miles and have had nothing but problems with this vehicle and based upon many web boards I am not alone. In the past 4 years I have spent over $4,000 (on top of the $20,000 price tag) on vehicle maintenance that should not occur at 79,000 miles. To anyone reading this - pay the extra $$$ for a Honda, Toyota or Nissan because you will get your money back!!!!.
While driving vehicle stopped. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and dealer indicated that transmission was defective.
While driving 55 mph, the transmission lost power. The vehicle was unable to accelerate. Please provide more information.
While driving 70 mph engine light illuminated. Transmission lost power. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer noticed that after shifting vehicle from park to drive and when accelerator pedal was depressed vehicle would not move forward. Dealership serviced vehicle and noticed that transmission needed to be replaced.
At 50,000 miles my transmission went and chrylser will do nothing to help. A transmission sholud not go at this mileage. I was with my two little kids on a highway and we were lucky we didn't get killed. Not only did chrylser refuse to help, I was treated so horribly by thier "customer service" person, I was astounded. Chysler obviously has big transmissions problems and they can't possibly help all of us. They lost my vote.
47,000 on a single owner 2001 town and country - serviced regularly - fluids checked at oil changes. I also know of another 2001 town and country owner whose transmission went out at 52,000.
At any speed vehicle will not accelerate or maintain power. Dealer examined vehicle and determined that a new transmission was needed.
Transmission blew up at while driving. No injuries reported. All the gears were damaged beyond repair.
My 2001 Chrysler t&c ex only has 52,000 miles on it. I do not tow or haul any heavy material with it, but yet I need a new tranmission costing $3,200. 00. The check engine light came on and the next day it failed. I took it back to the dealer and was informed that 5 seperate things were wrong with the transmission. Since I was over the 36,000 miles it was not covered under warranty. I asked the mechanic how 5 things were wrong with the transimission that only has 52,000 miles and not be defective and covered under a warranty and he replied " it does seem odd that 5 things failed with it only having 52,000 miles. " I called Chrysler to asked that it be fixed as a warranty, the same thing I had to do when the a/c failed and was later recalled, and they made it seem that it was my fault for not purchasing the extended warranty. I ask that since at least 13 other people, according to your complaint database, have had transmission trouble that this be investigated. A car that is only 3 years old, having 52,000 miles on it and is not used for towing or heavy hauling should not need a new transmission and if so sould be covered under warranty since it was apparently defective. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Transmission started a whining sound at about 48,000 miles. This sound is just audible when driving around town. However, after 2 hours on the highway at 65mph it becomes very pronounced. If engine is shut off for 10 minutes the loud whine is back to a "normal" level. This appears to affect nothing else in the vehicle's operation. But it certainly can't be considered normal. We fear taking the van on the road since something in the transmission appears ready for self distruction. Other than a failed battery at 2 years (about 46,000 miles) this is the only problem experienced. This t&c lxi with all the options except power tailgate and 52,000 miles (mostly highway) has been an excellent vehicle to date and this obviously coming transmission problem at this early stage is a disappointment to say the least.
Ny 2001 Town & Country with 39,000 miles is not 3 years old. The computer that operates the transmission went out and had to be replaced. It cost $450. 00 to replace this item. After calling Chrysler to complain about poor quality their response was that I should of purchased and extended warranty and there is nothing they can do for me. Maybe Chrysler should consider building a better product. In fact, I am going to sell this vehicle and never ever purchase a Chrysler product again. They don't stand behind their products.
2001 Chrysler Town & Country transmission went out after 46000 miles car comes with a 3 yr 36000 warranty. $2600. To replace Chrysler is putting the transmission designed for the 2. 2 / 4 cylinder van in a 3. 8 / 6 cylinder very poor design. The dealer says that there is a nation wide back order on their transmission. A class action suite needs to be started.
While accelerating onto busy interstate I-80 my van suddenly experienced a limp-in mode. The van lunged and bucked and suddenly locked into 2nd gear , causing the van to lose acceleration. The truck that was behind me almost rear-ended me. The truck received no warning from me, it was as though I slammed on the brakes without hitting the brakes at all. This is an extremely serious defect. I had the van towed, and serviced at a local Chrysler dealer in PA. They checked the van and they were unable to duplicate the problem. The end result was to replace the relay to the transmission. I was told this might work, however we won't know for sure unless it happens again!!!! this can't happen again or next time I may not be around to tell about it.
Vehicle lacks in acceleration, vehicle hesitates when shifting. Problem can't be duplicated to find a remedy.
Vehicle was placed in park, but remained in drive, moved forward 5 feet, until brake was applied. This vehicle had a transmission replacement after 12,000 miles.
Our dealer stated no problem with vechicle because their computer said so. On the last occurrence van had to be towed and would not start.
Automatic transmission slams into a low gear while driving down the road. This happens once the "idiot light-engine" illuminates. Part that dealership wanted to replace was some sort of module which there were no parts for. Part is on national back order from Chrysler corporation. Please describe details.