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Chrysler Town and Country 2001
The 2001 Chrysler Town and Country came with 4 engines: 2.4 L 4-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder, 3.8 L 6-cylinder. It gets 17 to 19 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 7 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 4 speeds |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Body style | Minivan - 2WD |
For sale in United States
Safety
Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cylinder | Automatic · 3 speeds | Front-wheel (FWD) | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Front-wheel (FWD) | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 3.3 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Front-wheel (FWD) | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 3.8 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | AWD | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 3.8 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 4 speeds | Front-wheel (FWD) | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Consequence · Remedy
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
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.
Consequence · Remedy
A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711.
Consequence · Remedy
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18230 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, 0251, OR 0304. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 2001-2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 28871 AND DATE CODE 0249. THESE PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODES APPEAR ON THE GOLD-TONE FILTER. DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ISOLATE AND RETURN AFFECTED INVENTORY. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER SERVICED ON ONE OF THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED TO SEE IF THE FUEL FILTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IS ONE THAT IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. IF SO, THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THE FILTER REPLACED. TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND PLUS THE COST OF POSTAGE, OWNERS SHOULD CUT THE CONNECTORS FROM THE HOSES, RINSE THE CONNECTORS AND RETURN THEM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR, TO INTERCONTINENTAL AT INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS, INC., P.O. BOX 861, MAHWAH, NJ 07430, ATTN: FUEL FILTER RECALL. INTERCONTINENTAL WILL MAIL A FULL REFUND TO THE OWNER.
Consequence · Remedy
THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLIDING DOOR TO PARTIALLY OPEN.
DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR). DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
Consequence · Remedy
IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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.
Common problems
40 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
ALARMS GO IFF.DRIVING.ALLIGHTS GO OUT.CANT SEE .DRIVING INTERSTATES AT 70 TO 80 MPH...THIS IS REAL DANGER TO ALL OWNERS OF ANT CARAVANS AND TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS. ID LIKE TO FILE A LAWSUIT PROTECTING ALL OF US OWNERS? HOW MANY HAVE BEEN KILLED AND NEVER REPORTED?
2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG BEING DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD AND DAMAGED THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED THE KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. *JS
CAR STOPPED, WINDSHIELDS WIPERS WORKED LIGHTING WORKED, CANTON CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ATTEMPTED TO HELP . I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED ,PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT AUTOZONE PRINTED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN MOTION 30TH STREET AND MARKET 8/07/2018 RECALL NUMBER 625600
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ANOTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA…
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING, WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CAR WENT OFF ROAD, ALMOST HIT TREE. AFTER STOPPED , WITH ENGINE STILL RUNNING ( IT NEVER STOPPED) I HAD TO PULL BACK AND FORTH ON THE STEERING WHEEL, SUDDENLY THE WHEEL WAS FREE TO TURN AND HAS ACTED NORMAL SINCE. DROVE HOME FINE , BUT SCARED IT MAY HAPPEN A…
FUEL RAIL CAP LEAKING GAS INTERMITTENTLY . FIRE SAFETY HAZARD AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE... CONTACTED CHRYSLER WITH NO SUCCESS AND POINTED OUT THAT THE FUEL RAIL DESIGN ON MY 2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY 3.8 LITER ALUMINUM INTAKE ENGINE IS THE THE SAME FUEL RAIL DESIGN AS THE 2000 MODEL THAT HAS A RECALL FOR GAS LEAKS AN…
2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED 3.8 LITER ENGINE . **FUEL FILLER NECK RUST CORROSION AND FAILURE**. GETTING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OBD2 CODE P455 . REPLACED FUEL FILLER CAP BUT DID NOT FIX PROBLEM . NOTICED RUST CORROSION AND FAILURE AT PLASTIC TO METAL SEEM ON FUEL NECK FILL AREA.. THIS IS CAUSING FUEL VAPOR…
2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY LIMITED 3.8 LITER ENGINE . **ENGINE FUEL RAIL FUEL LEAKAGE AND FAILURE**. GETTING RAW GAS POOLING ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE LEAKING FROM THE FUEL RAIL CAP ON THE TOP OF THE END OF THE FUEL RAIL(DRIVER SIDE OF RAIL). I LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE ON EARLIER MODELS AND THE 2000 MODEL HAD THE SAME …
THE WARNING LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAGS COMES ON WHEN I START THE VEHICLE AND STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. ABOUT A WEEK A GO IT WOULD COME ON AND THEN TURN OFF IN A MINUTE OR SO BUT NOW THE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. I AM WONDERING IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY RECALLS FOR THESE AIR BAGS, IF THE VEHICLE IS SAFE, AND WHAT I SHOULD DO. T…
CHANGED BRAKES, ROTORS AND CALIPERS BUT AFTER A COUPLE OF MILES BRAKES GET STUCK, ABS LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY AND NOW BURNT RUBBER SMELL FROM FRONT WHEEL. WE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE BEFORE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG'S CLOCKSPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS REL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED…
Questions
- What engine does the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country have?
- The 2001 Chrysler Town and Country came with 4 engines: 2.4 L 4-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder, 3.3 L 6-cylinder, 3.8 L 6-cylinder.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
- It gets 17 to 19 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
- Does the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?
- 7 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Equipment (2010-08-10).
- What are the common problems of the 2001 Chrysler Town and Country?
- 40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Air Bags.
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