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2001 Chrysler Town And Country

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Town And Country years

Owner complaints for the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country are substantially higher than the model-year median of 216.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

287 reports with mileage · 175 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports7 fire reports24 injury reports

Equipment complaints

22 reports
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75,000 miles · Aug 4, 2011
EquipmentLatches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FACTORY INSTALLED TAPE DECK/CD COMPONENT WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE PLAY MODE NOR EJECT PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER WAS REPLACED TWICE. BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS LOC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FACTORY INSTALLED TAPE DECK/CD COMPONENT WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE PLAY MODE NOR EJECT PROPERLY. IN ADDITION, THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED AND THE FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER WAS REPLACED TWICE. BOTH POWER SLIDING DOORS LOCKS ALSO FAILED TO FUNCTION WHICH RESULTED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE MOTOR. THE PREVIOUS REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE WHERE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. RECENTLY, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED TWO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRIOR DEFECTS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 01I003000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES: DOORS: LATCH) AND 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT: ELECTRICAL: RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ODI #10417061

111,000 miles · May 19, 2010
EquipmentService Brakes, ElectricUnknown Or Other

WE BOUGHT A USED 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY IN MARCH. RIGHT AWAY WE STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES. TODAY I WENT OUT, AND THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. THE PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VAN WAS STILL ROLLING. WE HAVE REPLACED PADS, CALIPER, AND LINES …

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WE BOUGHT A USED 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY IN MARCH. RIGHT AWAY WE STARTED HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES. TODAY I WENT OUT, AND THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. THE PEDAL WAS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE VAN WAS STILL ROLLING. WE HAVE REPLACED PADS, CALIPER, AND LINES ALREADY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10331127

89,000 miles · Sep 29, 2009
Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS FELL THROUGH THE VENT ON TOP OF THE RADIO AND CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY SENT DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL #…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS FELL THROUGH THE VENT ON TOP OF THE RADIO AND CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY SENT DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL # 04V531000, EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL RADIO, TAPE DECK AND CD. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT SINCE HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL, HE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 89000. UPDATED 4/30/10 *CN UPDATED 08/24/10*JB

NHTSA ODI #10285622

109,759 miles · Dec 30, 2008
Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHEN THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ELECTRIC LIGHT FLASHING. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY WOULD FREQUENTLY FAIL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE RADIO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED I…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHEN THE RADIO WAS ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ELECTRIC LIGHT FLASHING. IN ADDITION, THE BATTERY WOULD FREQUENTLY FAIL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE RADIO CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,759 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,759.

NHTSA ODI #10253179

78,000 miles · Jul 16, 2008
Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEAKERS IN HER VEHICLE SHORTED OUT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIO WAS NOT WORKING; HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO CHANGE STATIONS AND USE OTHER FUNCTIONS. THE CONTACT COULD NOT HEAR BECAUSE OF THE SPEAKERS. THE D…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEAKERS IN HER VEHICLE SHORTED OUT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RADIO WAS NOT WORKING; HOWEVER, SHE WAS ABLE TO CHANGE STATIONS AND USE OTHER FUNCTIONS. THE CONTACT COULD NOT HEAR BECAUSE OF THE SPEAKERS. THE DEALER STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $500 FOR A NEW RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V531000 (EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000. UPDATED 09/24/08. *LJ UPDATE 09/30/08. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10234563

98,000 miles · Jul 14, 2008
Equipment

CONDENSATION FROM THE A/C VENTS DROPPED THROUGH TO RADIO AND SHORTED RESULTING IN A DRAW ON THE BATTERY WHEN VEHICLE NOT USED KILLING BATTERY REPEATEDLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10234334

Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2008
Air BagsEquipment

DO TO CLOCKSPRING FAILURE , MANY PEOPLE COULD BE HURT OR KILLED BECAUSE HORN, & AIRBAGS NO WORKING. THIS IS DUE TO BAD PARTS CAR BUYER'S SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10225741

95,000 miles · Nov 1, 2006
Electrical SystemEquipmentLatches/locks/linkages

MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, WINDOWS DON'T GO UP AND DOWN, RADIO AND CD PLAYER DOES NOT WORK, FAN ON THE HEATER DOES NOT COME ON AT TIMES, HEATED SEATS DO NOT WORK, SLIDING DOOR HAS COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING (VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU HAVE KIDS). POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. STILL DOES IT AFTER BEING WORKED ON. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10172396

160,000 miles · Jun 22, 2006
Equipment

2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILURE. WHEN I TOOK THIS IN FOR REPAIR, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE THIRD 2001 T&C VAN THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE EVAPORATOR IN THIS WEEK! HE CLAIMS THE LOCAL DEALER HAS SEVERAL EVAPORATORS IN STOCK BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *J…

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2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FAILURE. WHEN I TOOK THIS IN FOR REPAIR, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS THE THIRD 2001 T&C VAN THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE EVAPORATOR IN THIS WEEK! HE CLAIMS THE LOCAL DEALER HAS SEVERAL EVAPORATORS IN STOCK BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10160433

Mileage unknown · May 4, 2006
EquipmentVisibility

I BOUGHT A USED 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LX VAN,ON 04/04/2004 I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW. IT WILL GO DOWN ALL THE TIME,BET 99% OF THE TIME IT COMES UP 1/4 TO 1/2 IN. AT A TIME AND TAKES ABOUT 1/2 HOUR TO GET IT ALL THE WAY UP. CHRYSLER WANTS $300.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT,BUT I READ AND…

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I BOUGHT A USED 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LX VAN,ON 04/04/2004 I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW. IT WILL GO DOWN ALL THE TIME,BET 99% OF THE TIME IT COMES UP 1/4 TO 1/2 IN. AT A TIME AND TAKES ABOUT 1/2 HOUR TO GET IT ALL THE WAY UP. CHRYSLER WANTS $300.00 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT,BUT I READ AND GET TOLD THAT THIS HAPPENS TO ALMOST ALL CHRYSLER AND DODGE AND PLYMOUTH VANS. AND EVEN IF YOU FIX IT CHANCES ARE IT WILL STOP WORKING SOON AFTER. THIS IS NOT RIGHT THAT CHRYSLER CAN SELL VANS AND MAKE MONEY OFF OF THE BAD MOTORS THEY PUT IN THE WINDOWS. I GET WET IF IT RAINS IF I FOR GET AND RUN THE WINDOW DOWN. AND I FREEZE IN THE WINTER SOME TIMES BECAUSE IT WON,T COME UP. ALSO THE TIMING GO,S BAD ON THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR A LOT AND THE ARMS CROSS OVER EACH OTHER AND BRAKES THE BLADES. THEY KNOW ABOUT ALL THIS AND WON,T OWN UP TO IT. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE MADE TO FIX THERE JUNK. I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THE VAN AND IM TIRED OF THEM MAKING OUT THAT THEY DON,T NO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM JUST SO THEY CAN MAKE MONEY OFF OF US. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10156764

Official recalls

2

04V531000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Nov 2, 2004

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

01V152000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

May 8, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

3

EA05009 · Headlight Malfunction

Opened Jun 1, 2005 · Closed May 2, 2006

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

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Electrical System

OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Exterior Lighting:headlights

OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

PE05004 · Headlight Malfunction

Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Jun 1, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Electrical System

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.

Exterior Lighting:headlights

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.

EA04031 · Power Liftgate Latch

Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 7, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages; Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.

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Latches/locks/linkages

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.

Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.