2001 Chrysler Town And Country Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country, 5% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 Town And Country limited 3.8 liter engine . **engine fuel rail fuel leakage and failure**. Getting raw gas pooling on the top of the engine leaking from the fuel rail cap on the top of the end of the fuel rail(driver side of rail). I looked into this issue on earlier models and the 2000 model had the same problem with the fuel rail and **there was a recall for the year 2000 ** I have that same exact fuel rail on my 2001 van but Chrysler would not fix it?? They told me my 2001 van was not on the recall list. ** this fuel leak is **dangerous! …”
NHTSA complaint #11035799, filed 2017-10, 120,000 miles“Fuel rail cap leaking gas intermittently . Fire safety hazard and environment issue... Contacted Chrysler with no success and pointed out that the fuel rail design on my 2001 Town And Country 3.8 liter aluminum intake engine is the the same fuel rail design as the 2000 model that has a recall for gas leaks and fire. Chrysler would not extended the recall to my 2001 Town And Country 3.8 liter . To NHTSA ,please put my 2001 Town And Country 3.8 liter on the recall list so Chrysler will fix this design ,fire hazard and environment issues at their cost. **as a note the similar model years 03-07 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #11053556, filed 2017-12, 90,000 miles“Air bag sensor light blinks on and off. A recall was issued on the clock spring, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle had numerous problems such as steering problems, sliding problems, brake and acceleration problems, a strong odor of gas and thefront sway bars and rear shocks were replaced”
NHTSA complaint #10099961, filed 2005-01, 50,000 miles“Dt: went in to have oil changed, told she was leaking coolant. She took vehicle to Chrysler, who said they have to replace the rear heater lines. They are now replacing the rear heater lines with tube supply and return. It was corroded. They are not notifying customers that they have these faulty heater lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10120268, filed 2005-05, 45,774 miles“The vehicle made a knocking noise in the front end. The dealer replaced the front suspension strut, strut mount, front sway bar and sway bar link. The rear end of the vehicle also made noise. The dealer replaced the transfer gear set. The vehicle also experienced a whining noise in the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the spring clock along with the shroud stabilizer. Power steering fluid due it being clog and caused the steering to whine when turned. The rear lift gate would not open with the remote. Faulty front rotors squeaked when applied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10021582, filed 2003-06, 6,380 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021668Apr 5, 2007Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 6% |
| 2012 | 58 | 9% |
| 2011 | 110 | 14% |
| 2010 | 29 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 25 | 1% |
| 2007 | 56 | 26% |
| 2006 | 40 | 9% |
| 2005 | 95 | 11% |
| 2004 | 58 | 35% |
| 2003 | 13 | 5% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 176 | 19% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country
73 complaintsAir bags
72 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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology