2003 Chrysler Town And Country Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country, 4% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I own a 2003 Chrysler town & country that I purchased new in oct. Of 2003 from mortiz in fort worth, texas. Since purchasing this van it has been used for mostly long distance trips and has been serviced regularly. At the end of january 2007 my transmission solenoid pack started leaking. On feb. 15, 2007 I bought a new solenoid pack from madison square Chrysler in huntsville, alabama. I installed this item myself being that all that was involved was unbolting the old one and installing the new one. On feb. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188768, filed 2007-04, 89,955 miles“Rear hatch would lock - but not be secured. Several times, during acceleration, rear hatch would open - exposing occupants to outside - as well as forcing driver to stop vehicle in high speed areas (especially freeway on-ramps). Two previous notifications to the dealership were of no help. Finally fixed end december 2004. Driver's power window failed completely. Two trips to dealership (for what was intermittent at time) gave me a silicone grease that I am still wiping off the window every time that I use. Finally fixed december 2004. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110028, filed 2005-02, 12,000 miles“Insured was driving down the road and the control arm failed causing the tire to come loose and vehicle disable. This was due to a mechanical failure. Vehicle involved Chrysler town & country lx 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10269699, filed 2009-05, 64,353 miles“While driving at normal speed vehicle unexpectedly veered to the right. Driver grabbed the steering wheel and the steer wheel did a complete turn but the vehicle didn't respond. As a result the vehicle went into a ditch.”
NHTSA complaint #10059283, filed 2004-03, 24,000 miles“Vehicle has 37,000 mile. 2003 Chrysler Town And Country limited, front wheel drive. Am replacing the sway bar linkage and bushings for the third time. Found on front axle.”
NHTSA complaint #10139709, filed 2005-10, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016751May 27, 2005Creaking/squawking sound from front strut area.
- 10013699Mar 16, 2005Rattle/knocking sound from the front suspension.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 25 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 | 29 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 7% |
| 1999 | 32 | 9% |
| 1998 | 18 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 38 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEquipment
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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