2000 Chrysler Town and Country recalls and problems

The 2000 Chrysler Town and Country has 2 safety recalls and 306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chrysler dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
306
Crashes / fires
26 / 16
Injuries / deaths
26 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Chrysler Town and Country recalls

Recall 04V-480: Air Bags

Reported Oct 6, 2004 · 955,344 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.

Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.

Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 00V-268: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 13, 2000 · 1,163,000 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2000 Chrysler Town and Country problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train56
Engine and Engine Cooling47
Air Bags31
Service Brakes, Hydraulic29
Seats29
Steering25
Electrical System24
Suspension22
Structure22
Vehicle Speed Control14
Fuel System, Gasoline12
Visibility12

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 30
  • Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 22
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 17
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch — 14
  • Electrical System › Horn — 7
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 7
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 6
  • Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut — 6

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Chrysler Town and Country complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 180,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2018
Cruse cont does not work horn not working and air bag light is on. All of them worked off and on for a time but not now06
Electrical System · at 174,128 miles · reported Aug 18, 2018
This letter is regarding a manufacturer defect in the 2000 plymouth grand voyager and 2000 chrysler town and country vans. We own both vehicles, and both have experienced this problem. There is an issue with the vehicles in wet weather. When it rains and the driver goes through water, the vehicles shut themselves down completely. Lights turn off, power steering is arrested, and the driver has to coast to a stop. This has happened several times to my parents, and more than once, they have had to secure the services of a towing company to get the vehicle(S) home or to a repair shop. This has…
Engine · at 203,912 miles · reported Aug 8, 2016
Engine suddenly stalls while van in motion. Losing power steering and power braking. Once van coasts to a stop, restart with no issues. Normally occurs after van sits overnight and engine isn't warmed up as yet.
Air Bags · at 140,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2016
The contact owns a 2000 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clockspring failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Electrical System · at 150,000 miles · reported Jul 5, 2016
Once after hitting water puddle and then while driving in rain, belt slips off pulleys and steering loses power. Then battery dies quickly while flashers are on. Very dangerous on the side of the road in rain!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country: 04V-480 (air bags), 00V-268 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chrysler Town and Country?

Owners report power train problems most often (56 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (47). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are Chrysler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chrysler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.