2004 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (30) · Fuel System, Gasoline (23) · Electrical System (14)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
146 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2010-08-10 · campaign 10E034000 · 6,686 vehicles
Defect: CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.
Risk: IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
Service bulletins (79)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System 2022-07-09 · S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
security module lock out after entering the pin to unlock the wireless control module (wcm)
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 79 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-07-10 · Visibility/Wiper“i went to turn on my headlights, and they didn't come on. all the other lights work. parking, dash, tail, and the high beam indicator. but no headlights. also l read that people complained about windshield washer' not working. i tried mine and they also didn't work. i see there is a recall on same problem with the 2005 - 2007 chrysler town and coun…”
2019-09-16 · Power Train“i'm driving and some how it seems like my transmission is slipping and it will go back to the actual driving pattern in about 5 to 6 min after it stalls…”
2019-08-15 · Air Bags“the airbag it's been turning off and on constantly. i hadn't have any type of accident at all but now every time i'm driving on the street and the highway the airbag light turns on and stays on for most part of my driving. this is the only car i have and i drive all the time the light will turn on mostly while i'm driving and sometimes while it's …”
2018-10-29 · Steering · 242,800 mi · 🔥 fire“in september 2018 i notice smoke coming underneath the hood and upon opening the hood my friend said that i had a fire in the engine compartment and put the fire out.after calling my insurance company and them towing it to a garage i was informed that a power steering hose had busted that they said caused the fire.i then later online looked up more…”
2018-08-16 · Structure:body · 200,000 mi“the sliding rear door on driver side won't stay latched/ shut.…”
2018-07-26 · Wheels · 141,000 mi“when i bought the van i didn't know work was really needed till 06/2018 and i just wanted to no if im qualified for a recall. thank you…”
2018-07-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 70,000 mi“after every fuel fill the vehicle runs rough or stalls. most times for the first mile then clears up. almost impossible to pull out in traffic after filling the tank.…”
2018-01-02 · Air Bags · 190,000 mi“my air bag light came on about 2 weeks ago. it now stays on most of the time.…”
2017-10-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 134,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler town and country. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver left or right. the abs and engine warning indicators illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. in addition, the contact stated that t…”
2017-09-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 263,980 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler town and country. while driving various speeds, the vehicle began to accelerate independently without warning. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to moritz chrysler jeep dodge ram (9101 camp bowie blvd, fort worth, tx 76116) where it was diagnosed that the power module failed and needed to be repl…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.