2003 Chrysler Town And Country Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country, 6% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1) no event leading to failure (2) upon entering vehicle driver side and sitting down occasionally either right or left slider door will open. Does not seem to happen until I am seated, though that may be coincidental as I open door and sit in one motion. Is of no real consequence but I am concerned that situation will only get worse. (3) have not gone to dealership with problem yet. Only drive vehicle on occasion that is 3000 miles in first year. I will be making an appointment but must get day off work.”
NHTSA complaint #10068136, filed 2004-05, 2,990 miles“Power liftgate failure. Unit will open with switch or key fob, unit will not close. Attempt to close manually and will not pull down. Pushed up and then liftgate released without notice. Personal injury or death could have resulted. Temperature outside was approx 35 to 40 degrees. Attempted several time over past few days with problem persisting. Dealer states that it is not under warranty and no recall exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10180622, filed 2007-01, 61,750 miles“When using the automatic door closure option with both the driver and passenger sliding doors, the door will only close to within 5 inches and then bounce back open. I have taken it in for warranty work 3 times and they are unable to repair it, they have replaced the latches and replaced the track thing it runs on.”
NHTSA complaint #10136202, filed 2005-09, 30,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 05v134000 concerning the latches, locks, and linkages. However, the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle had the same problems again. The dealer has been contacted, but refused to offer another free remedy. Also , the contact had an ongoing problem with the automatic transmission. It shifted in and out of gear while driving. The dealership replaced the transaxle assembly and the torque converter under warranty, but this did not solve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146565, filed 2005-12, 53,000 miles“At highway speeds driver's side sliding door will open by itself. Also, the rear hatch will do likewise. Once the doors open, they will not close manually or automatically for at least 45 minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10072251, filed 2004-05, 8,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V134000Apr 6, 2005On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 2003, Dodge Caravan 2003
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 60 | 7% |
| 2003 | 14 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 31 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country
52 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology