Ten problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the transmission failed to go forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with an unknown failure on the power train. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Two cases of transmission failure requiring replacement at 41,000 miles and again at 80,000 miles (approximate) requiring extensive cost to repair, and towing cost, rental car cost for 6 days.
I have a chyrsler 2001 town and country minivan with 81,000 miles. Experienced a major failure of the transmission on 2/12/06 from western new york to my home in cleveland, OH. Failure occurred outside erie PA on interstate 90 . Had the van towed to Chrysler dealership in erie PA. And then I rented a car to get back to cleveland. Dealership called and said that the output/input shaft had broken and sprayed metal through out the transmission including damage to the transmission case. Dealer stated that the van required a new re-manufactured transmission at $3,800. !! I called Chrysler for assistance because I felt that a vehicle with 81,000 miles on it should not have a major transmission failure like that, and I also felt the cost of the repair was excessive. Chrysler's response was sometimes this happens and there is nothing they can do. Case closed. Even the fact that I have owned 3 Chrysler minivans didn't matter to them. Since the van was 2 hours from my home, I had no other reasonable option but to have the dealership put in the re-manufactured transmission.
Engine light came on. Had car into repair shop but they could not find problem. After retrieving vehicle and driving home, car bucked and lunged me forward. I was barely able to pull over the side of the highway. Fortunately, no one was following too closely. Had to have car towed as it no longer would move in any gear. Car smelled as if something was burning. Transmission needs replacing. Car just went over 41,000 miles while I was driving it home! will try to see if Chrysler will cover costs, but somehow I think I will be on my own. As many transmission failures as there are documented just on this website, one would think it should warrant an investigation at the very least. I always said I would never buy a Ford. Now I also will never buy another Chrysler. I thought I had purchased a good quality, dependable vehicle. It will be toyotas for me from now on.
The check engine light came on on my 2001 Town & Country minivan. The very next day, the transmission failed. I had it towed to my Chrysler dealer, where they told me that the planetary gear had failed causing catastrophic transmission damage, which required $2,700 worth of repairs. The vehicle only had 62,000 miles and had never been used as a tow vehicle. I would like an investigation into why a relatively newer vehicle should have this kind of catastrophic transmission failure at such a relatively low mileage. The vehicle had been dealer serviced.
While driving 55 to 60 mph,consumer heard a loud unknown sound. Also, transmission indicator light was flashing. While pulling vehicle over consumer noticed vehicle would not accelerate. Vehicle was towed to dealership, and technician determined that transmission failed, and needed to be replaced.
At approximately 52,000 the automatic transmission catostrophically failed while driving at 65 mph on interstate 55 near joilet, IL. The failure had the effect of losing all power instantly while surrounded by traffic making it difficult to manuvear the car to the shoulder. The dealership was helpful in getting Chrysler to assume some responsibility by providing a rebuilt transmission at no cost leaving me to pay labor, only. Labor cost was $809. 55.
Transmission failure at less than 36,000 miles on Chrysler 2001 town and country minivan. Had taken vehicle in one month prior for "slippage" of transmission. Vehicle was returned with ntf. Failure was catostrophic and transmission will be replaced with remanufactured transmission. As of the date of this filing, have not received my car back from dealership. Was fortunate car failure occurred while pulling into gas station after a large bang had been heard to determine cause of failure.
While driving 70mph the transmission failed stranding the consumer on the side of the road for an hour.
The vehicle's transmission failed. Since the consumer already had the transmission repaired the manufacturer refused to reimburse the cost of the repair.