2000 Chrysler Town And Country Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 306 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 306 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2000 Chrysler town & country new from a Chrysler dealer in wi. During the month of october 2012, the car it suddenly stalled out while in motion on the highway with no prior warning. While coasting I was able put the van in neutral and restart it. Over the course of various trips at varying speeds the van stalled several more times while in motion. The problem was so sporadic that it would go away for a few days and randomly returned. The car does not give any signs prior to stalling such as sputtering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482920, filed 2012-11, 168,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10894004, filed 2016-08, 203,912 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town And Country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10724363, filed 2015-06, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH there was a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the engine and voltage indicators. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road where the detached serpentine belt was reconnected. The failure recurred ten times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 235,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10550762, filed 2013-11, 235,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH during rainy weather, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they advised that the serpentine belt had become detached. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the serpentine belt on the correct track. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000. The current mileage was approximately 149,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10481408, filed 2012-10, 148,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10121923Jan 26, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please check the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69 | 13% |
| 2015 | 63 | 16% |
| 2014 | 151 | 24% |
| 2013 | 108 | 16% |
| 2012 | 100 | 16% |
| 2011 | 107 | 14% |
| 2010 | 302 | 19% |
| 2009 | 96 | 14% |
| 2008 | 204 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 12% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler Town And Country
52 complaintsEngine cooling
47 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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