2002 Chrysler Town And Country Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 6%of 404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,075miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country, 6% of the 404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,075 miles. 1 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.
“I was driving on the hwy and my brake engaged not sure if it was the e-brake or reg brake it jerked the car forward and the brake light came on and as fast it happened it corrected itself and the light went out. I called the place I bought it and answer was bring it back and I will refund your money, I have already paid out a good deal just registering and sales tax what do I do.”
NHTSA complaint #10298886, filed 2010-01, 106,000 miles“Over the last four years I have experienced several instances of partial front brake application when no driver input is initiated. This results in the feeling of the car dragging. It is subtle but if the car is put into neutral the car comes to a stop even with no driver brake input. In several instances the front brakes get extremely hot and begin to smoke. This is a serious fire hazard. After allowing the brakes to cool for about an hour the brakes return to normal and driving can resume. I have taken the car several times to the Chrysler dealer and other mechanics. …”
NHTSA complaint #11004050, filed 2017-07, 149,500 miles“Three warning lights came on simultaneously - brake, ABS and traction control off. Although no accident has occurred, we felt if prudent to notify you since you have an investigation underway regarding an earlier model of Chrysler mini-vans with the same symptoms that have resulted in accidents due to complete braking failure. We believe the goal is to prevent an accident from happening before the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10145602, filed 2005-12, 38,668 miles“I have talked to someone about a couple of months ago at the Chrysler dealer call center and have complained about my rear tire locking up and brakes has been changed twice in one year and when they lock up only on that rear tire it starts to smoke and smell like the rubber is burning and my other complaint that started yesterday july 24,2010 I was returning home and pulling off from where I was parked as I was pushing the gas for acceleration is was hesitation like it wasn't getting the gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345173, filed 2010-07, 176,000 miles“Consumer complained about braking problems. It was discovered that the pads and rotors were warped. Dealership had the vehicle for several days , and did not repair it. Consume r stated that the warning lights never came on, and when it was discovered, all the brakes were worn out. Yet, there was no warning that the brakes needed servicing.”
NHTSA complaint #10075918, filed 2004-06, 11,129 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020494Sep 23, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10019632Mar 9, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10011941Dec 3, 2004Anti-lock brake rear wheel speed sensor replacement.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 | 40 | 6% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 54 | 7% |
| 2010 | 165 | 11% |
| 2009 | 69 | 10% |
| 2008 | 319 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 72 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 7% |
| 2000 | 32 | 10% |
| 1999 | 27 | 7% |
| 1998 | 25 | 8% |
| 1997 | 46 | 12% |
| 1996 | 73 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 25 | 16% |
| 1993 | 123 | 57% |
| 1992 | 72 | 53% |
| 1991 | 10 | 40% |
| 1990 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country
76 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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