Used 2003 Chrysler Town and Country LXi Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
Served me Well for Eleven Years
I just traded in my 2003 T&C with 122,000 miles on it. For all the horrible reviews on this model over the years, this van served me well for 11 years. I think I had it serviced ONE time for anything other than normal maintenance and oil changes. The leather interior is still in excellent shape, the exterior wore well also. That said, I would NOT buy this van used. When I turned mine in the back hatch would fall at inopportune times onto my head, the power windows were failing, and the transmission was both sounding and acting wonky. Gas mileage was horrible.
Not thrilled
I have had this van for 3 years now.. new transmission which AAMCO said is very common on this vehicle. Have that checked before you purchase. Now it is leaking fluid from underneath and the steering is horrible.. hopefully both symptoms are the same issue. More to follow on the issue and the price to repair and how common it is. Mine and most I run into have the hood paint peeling bad. I wouldn't purchase again. Would probably go with the Honda if I could have a mulligan.
- LX Family Value Passenger MinivanMSRP: $2,999305 mi away
- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $3,997772 mi away
- LX Family Value Passenger MinivanMSRP: $5,8901,000 mi away
Steering/Front end problems.
Rack & pinion failed at 55,000 miles due to bad seals in the pump reservoir cost $800. In my life time I have never replaced this item on any car. One month later I have front shocks and swaybar problem,cost $998 to repair. This is my last American car.
Good Enough But ......
I could not put the correct purchase date so here I say it was purchased in March 2000. Actually a lease. After 3 years the biggest annoyances were leaking transmission ...hoses that consistantly leaked when weather changes to cold. No charge repairs. .... also an annoying required replacement of the rotors and brakes every 7k miles due to warping. This WAS a cost of about $325 each time. Three times for me. In gerneral a "good" car. But nothing more than that. Quality still goes to Honda .... but Honda is too stark and bland for me. Particularly the interior.
Chrysler needs to work on problems
I love my Town and Country van and would buy another one but I would not buy one without an extended warranty. Numerous problems from small, (sliding door lock broke), to large problems, (today I am having my rack and pinion replaced), have had me in the shop at least 4 times a year. Also, the dealership LIED to me about the warranty covering a rental car. It only covers a rental car if the car has to stay over night. As a single mom this makes it more difficult for me to get to work and chauffeur kids around when my car is in the shop! Chrysler- please work on the quality of your automobiles!