2000 Chrysler Town And Country Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 17%of 306 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,555miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Chrysler Town And Country, 17% of the 306 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,555 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Serpentine belt comes off every time that is raining hard. I took it to the mechanic and he change the tensioner and the belt without improvement. When this comes off the vehicle dies which will cause an accident because I have no control over it. So far me and my wife are been lucky.”
NHTSA complaint #10193307, filed 2007-06, 91,504 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164360, filed 2006-08, 141,500 miles“(1) I own a 2000 Chrysler town & country (with less than 70,000 miles) which I purchased only five months ago. While on vacation far from home, the transmission started whining loudly and shifting roughly. (2) I had the vehicle checked by two different mechanics who both informed me that the transmission was failing. (3) the transmission had to be replaced completely at a cost to me of approximately $2800.”
NHTSA complaint #10129393, filed 2005-07, 68,000 miles“2000 Chrysler town & country minivan. Purchased used with 39000 miles, 11 months and 9k miles later, with only 47000 miles on the minivan I had to replace the transmission. Chrysler refused to pay and stated it was not part of any recall. I have since sold this minivan, but still feel Chrysler hasa problem transmission and should repay me for the transmission and my rental car I had to use.”
NHTSA complaint #10082938, filed 2004-07, 47,000 miles“2000 Chrysler Town And Country with 54,000 the differential pin went through the transmission case. Fortunately, I was only going 5 MPH and only had another 50 feet to drive. I mainly drive highway with my toddler and I am fearful of what could have happened had we been on the highway during our normal commute. My husband was a mechanic for 19 plus years and was able to quickly determine the problem. It is my understanding from experienced mechanics and Chrysler certified mechanics that this is a common issue with the vehicle and it a defect in manufacturing the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025810, filed 2003-07, 54,000 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…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 187 | 35% |
| 2015 | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 28 | 11% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 52 | 17% |
| 1999 | 44 | 12% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 | 147 | 16% |
| 1995 | 14 | 24% |
| 1994 | 30 | 19% |
| 1993 | 28 | 13% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chrysler Town And Country
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 complaintsSeat belts
10 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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