2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
AT LEAST 6 TIMES SINCE OWNING A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAS COME OFF EITHER IN THE RAIN OR SNOW. ONCE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AS I PULLED OFF THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR OVERHEATED. IT ALSO CAUSED THE HEAD GASKET TO FAIL. GATES HAS A CORRECTION KIT FOR THIS. CHRYSLER SHOULD SUPPLY THEM ON A ONE TIME BASIS T EVERY OWNER. FAILURE OF THIS DESIGN CAUSES OCCUPANTS TO BE PUT AT RISK IN THE MOST INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN YOU NEED THE CAR TO PERFORM IT'S BEST. ADDITIONAL THERE IS LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, AND ALTERNATOR. *TR
DURING RAIN OR SNOWMELT EVENTS, SPLASHING WATER CAUSES THE SERPENTINE BELT ON THE ENGINE SLIP FROM THE ENGINE IDLER PULLEYS. THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ROUNDED IN DESIGN, ALLOWING WATER TO SLIP BENEATH DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE BELT SLIPPING FROM THE PULLEYS. THE STEERING ON THESE VANS IS EXTREMELY INADEQUATE WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. OUR BELT HAS SLIPPED OFF IN THE PAST, REQUIRING BELT REPLACEMENT, BUT THIS RECENT EVENT CAUSED A LOSS OF STEERING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, RESULTING IN A CRASH. NO ONE IN MY FAMILY WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED, BUT THE VALENCE AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. AFTER CALLING MY LOCAL DMV TO FIND OUT WHERE TO REPORT THIS, AND SEARCHING THE INTERNET ABOUT THE PROBLEM, I FIND IT UNCONSCIONABLE THAT CHRYSLER AND THE NHTSA HAVE NOT ACTED ON A SOLUTION SOONER. *TR
COMPLAINT INVOLVES A 2000 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LTD AWD MINVAN 3.8L ENGINE. DURING ITS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED. I HAD BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN TO A) HAVE IT INSPECTED B) CHECK A METALLIC NOISE THE ENGINE HAD WHEN THE A/C WAS ON. VEHICLE PASSED THE SAFETY INSPECTION, HOWEVER HE INFORMED ME THE FLYWHEEL WAS CRACKED AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL FIXED. IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IF IT FAILED COMPLETELY IT COULD CAUSE AN EXPLOSION WITH THE TRANSMISSION CASE BEING BLOWN APART - NOT A GOOD THING WHEN THIS VEHICLE IS USED PRIMARILY BY MY WIFE WITH OUR CHILDREN AS THE MAIN CARGO. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED WHICH COST APPROXIAMATELY $560. *JB
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE PULLEY WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE VEHICLE LOST ENGINE COOLANT, POWER BRAKES AND STEERING, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT INDICATE WHY THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF. THEY JUST REPLACED IT. *AK THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING LIGHT RAIN. THE SECOND INCIDENT REVEALED A DRAIN FORM A PRIOR REPAIR TO AN EVAPORATOR HAD FALLEN OFF AND ALLOWED WATER TO DRIP DIRECTLY ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT, WHICH SUPPOSEDLY ALLOWED THE BELT TO JUMP OFF OF THE PULLEYS. *SC
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
30 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
14 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
7 complaints
Structure
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
5 complaints
Wheelsrim
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint