Used 2014 Chrysler Town and Country Minivan Consumer Reviews
This one is best yet
gavrik, 08/05/2014
Touring 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
54 of 54 people found this review helpful
I switched from '13 to '14 model for several reasons below: added blind spot monitoring, heated seats, remote starter in harsh winters. This car absolutely rocks. First thing I noticed the steering is now more precise and firm. A rearview camera has obviously been improved as images look much crispier. For me, the biggest complaint for the '13 model was a late shift from 3rd to 4th gear and back while in stop and go traffic which felt like a delayed acceleration. I drove several of these having the same issue. This is no longer the case, so obviously the engineers have made software adjustments and it now drives perfect.
Love my Town & Country Minivan
Stacey Johnson, 04/09/2016
Touring 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my pre-owned 2014 Town and Country Minivan that I purchased in March 2016. I love it both inside and out. It's silver color and sleek new design is very eye-catching for a soccer mom. The inside features are great for me - a mom with 3 small kids. There are 14 cup holders, a DVD player, Satellite radio, great surround sound system, plenty of lighting, so much room (I love the stow and go feature where the middle and back seats go down under the floor). I can go on and on. I am hooked on Town and Country minivans!!!
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Best MiniVan out there
duraflex, 07/01/2014
Touring 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
64 of 65 people found this review helpful
Drove the Odyssey, Sienna and Quest. The Chrysler T&C is the best of the bunch and the best value available. We had been looking for a while and finally narrowed it down to the Nissan Quest and Chrysler T&C. Took two test drives in both. Chrysler was so much better looking than the Quest which is the ugliest minivan out there. I really could not get past that. Finally rented a T&C for a 150 mile day trip. The van averaged over 30 MPG. Although the rental was a 2014, it had over 30,000 miles and it still felt, drove and sounded like brand new. That did it for me. We bought a Chrysler Town & Country the next day and paid $3,000 less than a comparably equipped Nissan. UPDATE: In Fall 2016, I test drove a Pacifica whose only advantage was a quieter ride at highway speeds. The Pacifica had lots of little things I did not like. We are definitely keeping the Town and Country which is a better vehicle all around. UPDATE: January 2020 - Overall, the T&C has been a great car - especially with the new set of Cooper tires. Still feels tight and drives like new. After 4 years, both key fobs failed and had to be replaced/reprogrammed - cost nearly $500 for the pair. The on-board GPS navigation system does NOT update automatically over the air and it's expensive. Annual updates are $100-$150 which is ridiculous when you can buy a handheld Garmin with live traffic and free updates for life for $150 !!! In 2019, after 5 years, I finally bought a system and map update and have yet to install it because it is a very complicated process and takes 2 hours with the engine running.
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30th Anniversary Edition- Update @ 36 mths
Lance Hogue, 04/04/2017
Touring-L 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Now at 71,000 miles ..2 Major unusual Repairs now ..70 K found oil leaking in driveway. Repair was a leaking oil filter housing made of plastic ! was under secret warranty till 5 yrs or 100K but I was just over the years in time ..Cost to repair $1000.00! So its plastic someone could have turned oil filter in too tight or off thread , heat and cold of engine ect could have been cause ..Still drives like a charm ! At 57,000 miles another unusual leaking transmission fluid in driveway. Required replacement of transmission oil cooling lines ...$350.00. Not to happy with these repairs..At 54,000 miles now and 1.5 yr of ownership still loving this van ..Latest ..rust bubbles coming up on lip of hood where meet grill Took to dealer this week and they took pictures and sent to Chrysler awaiting to hear back on dispo. Put new Michelins Defender LTX M/S tires on at Costco during the September deal $646.00 Guy didnt remove old weights and truck was shaking Had to return and get all wheels rebalanced.. Not due for major service till 60K miles. Runs like a gem great to haul stuff with and in .Prior Just a couple of oil chances for maintenance, and a burned out LED rear light which cost around $100.00 for a knock off online. Mopar wanted way to much money for a OME light assembly. Great Bargain Vehicle purchased just coming off 2 yr lease. It had just 36K miles on it .Comfortable to drive lotsa bells and whistles..Likes: ride, comfort, Auto Start and push button start, Heated front and rear seats and wheel, Lane change assist very helpful for blind areas in rear ,Rear power stow n go seat is power, Back up sensors,camera etc great for warning something is approaching, Stow and Go all seats makes for a lot of room for hauling stuff. Needs improvement: Navigation is Garmin Cant see it very well from drivers seat, slow to respond when you miss a turn, colors poor and hard to see in light, did software update and radio blew up, luckily Chrysler Uconnect covered it with new radio under extended warranty, maps outdated and limited ability, Nav not worth extra money nor updating maps which can be done usually every June from 3rd party company on usb for $150.00. Wipers have auto sensors and go crazy in rain sometimes wiping so fast you think there gonna fly off windshield. When lights on auto and come on at dusk the entire dash goes dark ...have to adjust interior light knob. Rear view mirror has all kinds of stuff rigged into it ..very small in size would like it to be bigger to see more. Vehicle came with a can of air and jack and empty cage underneath with no spare ! $255 to purchase on Amazon. Dealer way higher .Had a Class 3 Hitch put on vehicle for towing trailer which it does nicely. Overall good bargain for used vehicle. When shopping pay attention to options listed as these vehicles all have different options I found many of these used vehicle sales people have no clue about them and the dealers list options that actually aren't on the vehicle. Recommend you go online and research VIN for original window sticker which can be had for free and then check vehicle to make sure it actually has the options listed. Check underneath for spare tire ! Check to ensure all options are actually working before purchasing ..2014 was last year Chrysler gave the longer warranty on the engine and transmission rust roadside assistance etc 5 yrs or 100K This is our 3rd Chrysler Mini Van and by far much improved over the 2001 model we still have.
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Do not hesitate to buy one of these!
xmnr, 05/12/2014
Limited 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 45 people found this review helpful
This is the highest example of a modern vehicle despite the mediocre reports from "experts" - which have done nothing but cast doubts on their objectivity. This is the third T&C we have bought and may well be the best of the lot. Anybody expecting a hotrod will not only be expectedly disappointed, they will be showing their immaturity and ineptitude as well. Let a lady who is accustomed to minivans behind the wheel - and then the keyboard - and get a true feeling of the quality and confidence that this fine vehicle embodies. I would say anybody less than satisfied simply purchased the wrong vehicle!
Going to town.
Marvin Pendergrass, 03/14/2016
Touring 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Everything one could want in a family car. The dvd player, hard drive, and numerous outlets make long rides with the family smooth sailing. Performance may leave a little something to be desired. During uphill climbs the engine hesitates and then races a little. But all in all a good family vehicle.
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Most bang for our buck!!
jewel lawrence, 01/05/2016
Touring-L 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
It's perfect if you want all the luxury of a high end van but not the crazy price.....completely happy with our purchase!
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Good Family Van With Some Negatives
June Keck, 07/02/2017
Touring-L 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Owned a 2003 for 14yrs. So decided to go with another Town and Country. Got a 2014 30th Anniversary model. Has some advantages over the old girl: back up camera & sensors, rear cross-traffic sensors, blind spot sensors, improved acceleration and braking, great turning radius, stow-n-go seats, sliding doors are much improved, keyless entry, remote start. Has some disadvantages: the frame below the front doors hits me right on the ankle bone when I get in and out which is aggravating, transmissions shifting is a little rougher and I can hear a bearing noise when driving which might mean a rebuild down the road, seems to have more road noise as my 2003 T&C, sound system is definitely not as good as the 2003 T&C. My Biggest gripe are the tires, they suck big time. The tires on my 2003 T&C were Bridgestone Turanza EL42Bz. They were a little expensive when time to replace but well worth the price. Didn't matter the road conditions, they didn't lose their grip. The tires on the 2014 T&C are Michelin Energy Saver A/S. They are honestly one of the worst tires I've had on any vehicle I've owned. Braking is great as long as it's on dry pavement. If you have to take off quickly from a stop I chirp or spin the tires almost every time, even when trying not to. Horrible on rainy roads, not looking forward to winter. We'll be changing them hopefully to Bridgestone Turanza before winter if they have them in the new size. If not, probably will still change them, they're that bad. Dealership of course won't do anything to help with running boards or the tires.
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For 30 years the leader in minivans
lisn2u, 07/14/2015
Touring-L 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This 2014 T&C 30th Anniversary Edition had features and a price that gave maximum value for the money. Plenty of seating and cargo carrying options. Respectable highway gas mileage 25-27+. The 30th anniversary model has u-connect with bluetooth , Sirius Xm, and Navigation. Blind Spot Monitoring, Cross Path Detection and other options that add comfort and safety to the driving experience. Go to a dealer and compare features. Drive one. I bought my T&C at the end of the model year in 2014 (October) and saved thousands off sticker.
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5 + years and going good.
Milan K, 01/29/2017
Touring 4dr Minivan (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
After renting and driving other vehicles we rented a town and country and had a great drive with it so we ended up leasing then buying the lease. I cannot believe Chrysler has ended the T&C and went with the Pacifica. The 2017 Pacifica is nice and great features but too $$$ and the lower end doesn't have the same features - DVD, etc as the lower end T&C. That is why I bought the lease. Great car for road trips, long trips. No breakdowns. Only had a shock replaced and a bolt tightened under warranty. Other than that seems this was a good year.
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