2003 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town AND Country years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country. That ranks 19th out of 24 Town AND Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (52 complaints, 21%), typically at around 54,625 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 7 fires, 28 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 245owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 52 | 21% | 54,625 | “power steering fluid” (19%) | — |
| Electrical System | 40 | 16% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 28 | 11% | 58,200 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 25 | 10% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 7% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 17 | 7% | 70,668 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 7% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 15 | 6% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 5% | 46,296 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 10 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 4% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 4% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 3% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | 106,993 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 21,445 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 19,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 177,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 134,553 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Problem: On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power liftgate control module free of charge. The recall began april 26, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine Stall After Refueling (DP14002) — opened Sep 5, 2014, closed Apr 6, 2015.
- Power liftgate latch (EA04031) — opened Nov 22, 2004, closed Apr 7, 2005, led to recall 05V134000.
- Power liftgate latch (PE04054) — opened Jul 30, 2004, closed Nov 22, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the van in town it completely shut off. I was driving straight at 35 mph. It would not restart and had to be towed to service garage. When it shut off the first time all of the dash warning lights came on for a second then shut off. The garage said the ignition switch had to be…
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Quit starting
Power steering failure and water pump failure smoking under hood and power steering fluid all on the exhaust system almost caught fire.
Vehicle poor design on the alternator bracket. Can't find a brand new part and every used part i find it has the exact same break in the same spot.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 52 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Town AND Country model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.