Four problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Complete transmission failure at 75,000 miles in may 2006. New seal and torque converter installed. Another transmission failure in July 2006. This shouldn't be happening on a van with only 75,000 miles on it.
I purchased the vehicle in November of 2002 used with 47,000 miles. The vehicle would buck when it switched to high gear. I took the vehicle back to the dealership at which time they replaced the torque converter. The vehicle then began a loud rattling noise when the air compressor was engaged. The dealer informed me that I needed a new air compressor, I refused the service noting that my air conditioner, defrost and all other functions were there. After a month, the final solution was a loose bolt holding the alternator. I have had the ignition replaced, this was the 2nd time in a year the vehicle left my family stranded. Now, a year and a half and 60,000 miles later, my transmission has once again failed with the diagnosis a torque converter problem. The repair requires a complete overhaul for a mere $2,500. Most vehicles don't require a transmission be replaced even once, let alone twice or every 50,000 miles.
Transmission started shuddering and slipping. Vehicle operation was unsafe. Vehicle taken to dealer and they stated premature failure of lower planetary gear set and torque convertor failure. Stated vehicle not covered under warranty. Dealer invoice states lower reverse planetary gearset "came apart".
The transmission whining, shutters into gear, limited acceleration. . . Car is 2 years old, out of warranty with 60k miles, although we thought we had 7 / 70 on power train. . . Dealership refuses to cover cost o fix.