Three problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Key does not turn in ignition. "jiggle and pray" till the key turns and vehicle starts.
Between 09/25/05 and 01/25/06 I have spent over$9,000. 00 in repairs to my 2001 town and country. All electrical related. Van has stalled and left us stranded numerous times. Fuses, fuel relays, electrical harness damaged, overhead console replaced, rear door switches replaced, transmission module. Speedometer,doors will work one minute and not the next. Check engine light comes on everytime and is on now. . . . I see there have been numerous complaints on these same issues. I wonder how many more are having the same problems that don't get reported. I have also spent hundreds of dollars on rental cars everytime the dealer has the car for weeks at a time. After 2 different Chrysler dealers worked on it you would think it could be fixed. It appears they are more interested in trading me out of it than admitting they can't fix it. I wish they had told me that $9,000. Dollars ago.
While vehicle was parked, steering column locked. Felt as if I was using the wrong key. Van was towed to dealer, and key column replaced. Driver's window works sometimes and sometimes doesnt. Air conditioner broken, need to replace condenser, but can't afford it.