2001 Chrysler Town And Country Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 72about this part
- Share
- 16%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 72 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country, 16% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,700 miles. 6 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.
“The warning light for the air bags comes on when I start the vehicle and stays on while driving. About a week a go it would come on and then turn off in a minute or so but now the warning light stays on. I am wondering if there have been any recalls for these air bags, if the vehicle is safe, and what I should do. The vehicle has 49,067 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11004118, filed 2017-07, 49,000 miles“In my 2001 Chrysler Town And Country minivan the horn, cruise control, and airbag have stopped working. I understand this is a common problem due to a broken clockspring in the steering wheel assembly, and that Chrysler recalled previous models with this same defect. Driving without a horn and reliable airbag clearly presents a safety risk. I believe a recall or free repair is in order.”
NHTSA complaint #10262957, filed 2009-03, 81,000 miles“Had an front left corner damage accident with vehicle that struck me with the front middle of his vehicle. I was almost at a stand still. Since speed limit was 40 MPH we estimated that as the speed of the vehicle that struck my vehicle. My vehicle has two front air bags and front side air bags. None of them deployed at time of impact.”
NHTSA complaint #10156352, filed 2006-04, 86,000 miles“My 2001 Chrysler town & country suffered a complete transmission failure. I bought this vehicle new in 2001 and thought I was buying the best mini-van for the money. However, I've had nothing but problems with this vehicle. Power windows have failed, power sliding door has failed 3 times, power lift gate failed, air bags caused a check engine light to come on ( replaced under warranty). All of these were minor in comparison to the transmission, which cost me $3078 to have rebuilt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259761, filed 2009-02, 81,000 miles“The air bag, horn and other devices with controls on the streeing wheel have failed to operate. The vehicle is a 2001 Town And Country Chrysler van. There was a recall for year 2000 and earlier for this problem due a failed clockspring. This is an early 2001 vehicle as I took delivery in december 2000. This is a safety issue - it appears that the problem is identical to that described in NHTSA campaign # 04v480000. Why is this not covered in the recall? A local Chrysler dealer is qoting me a cost of $250 + to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10410625, filed 2011-07, 110,115 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 39 | 10% |
| 2014 | 76 | 12% |
| 2013 | 50 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 24 | 3% |
| 2010 | 269 | 17% |
| 2009 | 191 | 27% |
| 2008 | 375 | 19% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 61 | 14% |
| 2005 | 153 | 18% |
| 2004 | 14 | 8% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 67 | 17% |
| 2001 | 72 | 16% |
| 2000 | 30 | 10% |
| 1999 | 59 | 16% |
| 1998 | 45 | 15% |
| 1997 | 84 | 22% |
| 1996 | 124 | 13% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country
73 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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