Does the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country, the most recent reported on November 2, 2004 (Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Owners have filed 462 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (73 complaints), followed by air bags (72).

How many 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country complaints mention a crash or fire?

15 of 462 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 33 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls and problems

2 recalls and 462 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country.

recalls

462

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls

Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA campaign 04V531000 · reported November 2, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 238,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This could result in a speaker fire.
The fix: 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.

Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm

NHTSA campaign 01V152000 · reported May 8, 2001 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 41,587 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
The risk: If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system73
Air bags72
Power train69
Steering52
Visibility41
Suspension29
Exterior lighting28
Service brakes, hydraulic28
Engine and engine cooling24
Seat belts23

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 10, 2021 · Air bags · 300,000 miles
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?

Jun 22, 2020 · Air bags
2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG BEING DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE. 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.

Oct 10, 2018 · Electrical system · 5 miles
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

May 10, 2018 · Electrical system · 201,000 miles
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…

Dec 12, 2017 · Steering · 98,000 miles
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…

Town AND Country model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	306	26	16
2001	2	462	15	7
2002	4	404	15	12
2003	2	245	15	7
2004	1	167	9	5

Across all years, the 2008 Town AND Country has the most complaints (1,939). All Chrysler Town AND Country years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country, the most recent reported on November 2, 2004 (Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country?: Owners have filed 462 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (73 complaints), followed by air bags (72).
How many 2001 Chrysler Town AND Country complaints mention a crash or fire?: 15 of 462 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 33 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 10, 2021.