2002 Chrysler Town And Country Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 5%of 404 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country, 5% of the 404 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 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.
“A month after we bought it stop running would start do anything its been just sitting int he yard since we checked fuel pump put new one in nope that wasn't it we have checked everything .now our friend hins its the head gasketim sorry but we just gotthe van in july to only drive it for 2weeks can you help”
NHTSA complaint #11299098, filed 2020-01, 10 miles“Severe gasoline odor from under the whole car. Noticed the gasoline leak from the side of the gasoline tank where the white plastic connector was welded to a black plastic gas tank.. We noticed the gasoline odor while we are in a house. Gasoline was leaking from the gasket between the gas tank and white plastic attachment assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10917157, filed 2016-10, 158,000 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“Vehicle had just entered atlanta georgia on i85 southbound. There was very heavy stop and go traffic. Upon light acceleration, the engine lost power. The engine never stalled. The idle remained smooth. In neutral the engine would accelerate normally. In drive (all gears) and reverse, the engine would accelerate to about 900 RPM and then lose power. We were able to drive along the shoulder at a slow walking pace (a slight incline) until we encountered a disabled vehicle. The van did not have the power to pull into the stop and go traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178321, filed 2007-01, 60,142 miles“Rear fuel tank retention strap broke and noticed front strap has imminent failure due to rusting. If the front strap broke the plastic tank would drag on the ground causing a hole in the fuel tank and ignition of fuel tank and vehicle and loss of life. All vehicles like this need inspection and repair as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10726444, filed 2015-06, 134,721 milesRelated recalls
- 02V274000Oct 8, 2002On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 2002, Dodge Grand Caravan 2002
Related 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 2002 Chrysler Town And Country
76 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
23 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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