general problems of the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country

Four problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the rear driver side door failed to lock or unlock. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2007

Power lift gate stopped working by remote key or interior latch release, will only open manually from outside. The problem has not been repaired or replaced. The failure occurred within 50 miles after warranty expired.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2005

Drivers side sliding door power sliding function stopped working, then short time later the door wont open at all, manually or power. Took van to the dealer said it needed a new latch at a price of 250. 00 dollars plus the cost of getting the door open and replacing the latch same vehicle the powerlift gate or rear door power function hasn't work since I bought it took it back replaced the control module 3 times still doesn't doesn't work.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2004

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated the factory installed tape deck/cd component would not operate in the play mode or reject properly. In addition, the air conditioner failed to function when activated and the faulty air conditioner condenser was replaced two different times. Also, both power sliding doors locks failed to function which resulted to the replacement of the motor. The previous repairs on the vehicle where performed by an authorized dealer on separate occasions. Recently, the contact discovered two recalls associated with the prior defects under NHTSA campaign id numbers; 01i003000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch), and 04v531000 (equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. ). The VIN was not included in the recall defects. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Js.


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