2003 Chrysler Town And Country Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 11%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country, 11% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a 2003 Town And Country and have only had this van for 4 yrs and I am having to replace the transmission b/c according to the mechanic the magnet that was suppose to be put in the transmission pan was not there to pull the metals out of transmission therefore it messed up my transmission how was I suppose to know that.”
NHTSA complaint #10221421, filed 2008-03, 90,000 miles“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“Events leading up to failures on 2.28.07, I purchased a 2003 Chrysler town & country lxi with 56,000 miles from arlington acura in palatine, il after a carchex inspection & test drive. Upon driving home to minnesota that day on interstate expressways, I encountered two major mechanical problems: failure, consequences & repairs 1. Shuddering & leaking rack & pinion - dealer advised these are common failures for this model and recommended replacement for $800 asap because a dry cylinder will lock the steering column. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186797, filed 2007-04, 56,250 miles“I purchased a new 2003 Chrysler Town And Country on 7/14/2003. The intent was to have a very reliable vehicle prior to going on two vacations. I left for the first vacation on cape cod in massachusetts on 7/26/2003 after owning the vehicle for 12 days. On july 29, 2003 the vehicle started but any attempt to idle up the vehicle would cause it to stall. (I owned the vehicle for 15 days!) it was towed to central cape dodge in hyannis where it was diagnosed as having a faulty PCM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031028, filed 2003-08, 500 miles“I purchased my van in august of 2003. I noticed the brakes were squeaking and took it to the dealer to have them checked out. I was told that my front brackes had 15-20% of the pad left and that they should be replaced and the rotars turned .tthe vehicle has only 22,000 miles on it. It seems to me that brakes should last longer than 22,000 miles.I was told I must do allot of city driving I am now experiencing rough,delayed shifting at about 15 MPH. Hesitation, clunk. The transmission has slipped out of gear while driving and also rough downshifting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120906, filed 2005-05, 22,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 187 | 35% |
| 2015 | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 28 | 11% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 52 | 17% |
| 1999 | 44 | 12% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 | 147 | 16% |
| 1995 | 14 | 24% |
| 1994 | 30 | 19% |
| 1993 | 28 | 13% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country
52 complaintsElectrical system
40 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 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.
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