Table 1 shows one common parking brake related problems of the 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler town and country. He stated that the parking brake was covered with rust which caused the springs to break. The rear wheels also displayed a piercing sound as if there was metal rubbing together when he drove in reverse. The dealer stated that the repair cost was $2000. The manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 85,000.
The contact stated the emergency brake locked. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they explained to the contact that this was a result to water getting into the rear drum and freezing. On December 21, 2004 the emergency brake was repaired under warranty. The problem recurred. Updated 01/25/06.