2002 Chrysler Town And Country Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 15%of 404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,216miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country, 15% of the 404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,216 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Given the news (may 14/15 2013) of the federal prop for notice of recall for Chrysler vehicles problems cutting off while driving with no warning or indication of any problem I request other vehicles (ie Chrysler vans) for this particular issue be seriously considered and submit the following: (note: I can provide all exact dates/miles documentation as the vehicle was serviced by Chrysler, woodbridge, va. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512232, filed 2013-05, 120,000 miles“I have a 2002 Chrysler Town And Country (90,000 miles). After normal driving and parking ,car would not start. I found out later that the starter had an internal short. It destroyed the battery and melted the starter housing,concerned that it could have caused a major fire!!!.(pictures available, had to return core to auto parts store).”
NHTSA complaint #10266653, filed 2009-04, 90,000 miles“My lights flicker on and off, replaced battery and alternator.. Not fixed.. Now I have been noticing that the panel behind my headlight switch gets very hot to the touch. Afraid of a fire... Can't find any info on internet as to what can be the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10481211, filed 2012-10, 74,000 miles“Chrysler t&c. For no apparent reason, the sliding door opened. Also, separate issue, while stopped and in park, the sliding door would not open when the console button was pushed. I noticed that the transmission selector lights were all lighted (p, r, n, d, l). I turned off the ignition. Restarted the vehicle. Drove 10 ft. Everything was ok. Dealer could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10073156, filed 2004-05, 15,667 miles“2002 Chrysler town & country lxi. Turn signal indicator lights inside vehicle are malfunctioning, we are unaware if they malfunction outside, other lights are shorted out inside in the dash area. These are all indicators of an electrical short somewhere in the vehicle. Also the power rear door on the driver's side does not open using the keypad when it is cool or raining. We were told by dealership at the time of purchase that it didn't operate at all and needed a new motor, that's why we were getting a good price . …”
NHTSA complaint #10274760, filed 2009-06, 105,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V531000Nov 2, 2004On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short…Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 2001–2002, Dodge Grand Caravan 2001–2002, Caravan 2001–2002 +1 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 107 | 20% |
| 2015 | 62 | 16% |
| 2014 | 215 | 34% |
| 2013 | 393 | 58% |
| 2012 | 395 | 62% |
| 2011 | 523 | 68% |
| 2010 | 978 | 63% |
| 2009 | 453 | 64% |
| 2008 | 1,242 | 64% |
| 2007 | 43 | 20% |
| 2006 | 74 | 17% |
| 2005 | 164 | 19% |
| 2004 | 23 | 14% |
| 2003 | 40 | 16% |
| 2002 | 60 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 16% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 56 | 15% |
| 1998 | 62 | 21% |
| 1997 | 78 | 20% |
| 1996 | 120 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country
76 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
23 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology