2004 Chrysler Town And Country Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,655miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chrysler Town And Country, 6% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,655 miles. 1 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.
“Owner of the vehicle mini van Town And Country limited 2005, imported from the united states, delivery of darmley Chrysler services de mexico, s.a. De c.v., which was acquired in fame quertaro, s.a. De c.v. Mexico. On june the 10th. 2006 traveling with my family I pushed the brake pedal to stop and it went on and on without stopping, until the vehicle lost velocity and stopped by itself. Last monday the car was sent for repair and taken to the dealer in queretaro city with the order number 151713. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160379, filed 2006-06, 1,418 miles“Abs warning light and brake warning light illuminate.the brake warning light illuminates most all of the time but will go out on occasion then illuminate again and again or stay on .the brakes seem to operate normally and pass all mechanical inspections.the brake warning light will go out upon sharp elevation changes combined with sharp turning manuvers.”
NHTSA complaint #10967905, filed 2017-03, 145,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the emergency brake locked. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they explained to the contact that this was a result to water getting into the rear drum and freezing. On december 21, 2004 the emergency brake was repaired under warranty. The problem recurred. Updated 01/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10145924, filed 2005-12, 30,655 miles“The brake pedal shredded completely off and fell onto the floor of the vehicle, when it was depressed at less than 10 MPH. This resulted in the vehicle rear ended a motorist. The manufacture has admitted that this occurred because the metal part that is welded to the brake pedal was badly welded at the factory.”
NHTSA complaint #10092047, filed 2004-09, 7,500 miles“Recurring brake problems vehicle has 40000 miles on it and left front brake rotor has been replaced 3 times. Brake pads have been replaced 6 times. Last time rotor was replaced at 34000 miles and once again the rotor needs to be replaced. Dealers can not find any problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10135758, filed 2005-09, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136932Feb 12, 2014Part Description: Seat Belt - Retaining Button Kits. Issue Description: Do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~Belt Web…
- 10020494Sep 23, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10019632Mar 9, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10011941Dec 3, 2004Anti-lock brake rear wheel speed sensor replacement.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 | 40 | 6% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 54 | 7% |
| 2010 | 165 | 11% |
| 2009 | 69 | 10% |
| 2008 | 319 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 72 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 7% |
| 2000 | 32 | 10% |
| 1999 | 27 | 7% |
| 1998 | 25 | 8% |
| 1997 | 46 | 12% |
| 1996 | 73 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 25 | 16% |
| 1993 | 123 | 57% |
| 1992 | 72 | 53% |
| 1991 | 10 | 40% |
| 1990 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler Town And Country
58 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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