2004 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls and problems

1 recall and 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chrysler Town AND Country.

1
recalls
167
owner complaints
9
complaints mentioning a crash
5
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.

2004 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections

NHTSA campaign 04V386000 · reported August 5, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 681,000 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Jul 10, 2021 · Electrical system

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…

Sep 16, 2019 · 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

Aug 15, 2019 · 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…

Oct 29, 2018 · Steering · 242,800 miles · fire reported

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…

Aug 16, 2018 · Structure · 200,000 miles

THE SLIDING REAR DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE WON'T STAY LATCHED/ SHUT.

Town AND Country model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 2462157
2002 44041512
2003 2245157
2004 116795
2005 48574714
2006 24312315
2007 0219116

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

Questions

Does the 2004 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Chrysler Town AND Country, the most recent reported on August 5, 2004 (Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (33 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (25).
How many 2004 Chrysler Town AND Country complaints mention a crash or fire?
9 of 167 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 16 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

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