Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Chrysler Town And Country has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 306 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V480000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 47 complaints
- Air Bags 30 complaints
- Seats 29 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
Of the 306 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 306 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Chrysler Town and Country has below-average reliability, with numerous complaints focused on power train and engine issues. Recurring problems with service brakes and airbags also highlight reliability concerns. Owners should be prepared for above-average repair costs in managing these repeated issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| airbags | 100,000–130,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- engine coolant change every 60,000 miles
- transmission service every 60,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine overheating or coolant leaks
- unusual transmission noises or slipping
- brake pedal feels spongy
- airbag warning light on
- frequent electrical glitches
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.