Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Chrysler Town And Country has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 462 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 #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V531000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/RADIO SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I003000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SLIDING DOOR LOCK LINKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V152000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 73 complaints
- Air Bags 72 complaints
- Power Train 69 complaints
- Steering 52 complaints
- Visibility 41 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
Of the 462 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 462 complaints, owners report 33 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Chrysler Town and Country is rated below-average due to significant electrical and airbag issues, high owner complaints in critical systems, and multiple recalls related to service brakes and fuel systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| airbags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| powertrain | 90,000–130,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
| steering | 100,000–140,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| service brakes | 85,000–115,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 3,000 miles
- Brake inspection and service every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement every 60,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 5,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical system failures
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual transmission noises
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.