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2000 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 128 repairs.
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2000 Chrysler Town & Country engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Chrysler Town & Country

Engine not specified

82000 mi

US $600
cracked exhaust manifold 

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2000 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

319400 mi catalytic converter bypass rusted rear coolant lines for rear heater. 
97000 mi

US $35
Replaced squealing serpentine belt 
98000 mi

US $20
Speed input sensor 
84000 mi

US $225
unable to steer the vehicle---Had to replace the serpentine belt tensioner 
87000 mi

US $173
HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER 
104000 mi

US $191
The part of the water pump at the pully came off and made a load noise. the terpentine belt came off. Was towed to the shop and water pump was replaced. 
106000 mi

US $118
had a crack in the radiator, had to be replaced replaced the belt tensioner 
159000 mi

US $300
Water pump leaking , serpentine belt replaced , coolant flushed 
163000 mi

US $150
serpentine belt tensioner and serpentine belt replaced 
166000 mi

US $1000
Fuel pump was putting out low pressure - needed replacing, along with fuel filter 
168000 mi

US $260
Serpentine belt noise noticed - tried to remedy with new idler pulley and new harmonic balancer - noise still present after replacement of these parts 
172000 mi

US $90
Check engine light on for evaporative emissions system leak. Diagnosed as failed leak detection pump. Decided not to repair due to age of vehicle and lack of impact on safety, drivability, cost, or performance of vehicle. 

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2000 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

130000 mi

US $1200
EGR valve replaced 
155300 mi

US $185
Fuel Leak. They replaced the fuel filter. After we picked it up, it still leaked, and they tried again, finding a second leak in the fuel line. 
222700 mi

US $375
Water pump pulley came off ruining the serpentine belt. 
244500 mi

US $440
something struck the radiator and left a large visable hole. Could have been a part from the belt tensioner, which was also replaced. 
249000 mi

US $399
Oil began leaking from the front of the vehicle. Observation indicated oil pan seals at least had failed. Oil pressure gauge failed and was leaking oil. 
249500 mi

US $207
Loss drive belt (4th time). Research defined problem as water from hood area was getting on belt causing it to be tossed. Upgrade kit with grooved belt and new grooved pulleys was installed to keep belt from being tossed. 
90000 mi

US $350
Rocker arm noise - oil starvation due to dirty filter/journals (previous owner obviously didn't change oil) flushed new oil that was now dirty, removed pan, cleaned, cleaned oil pickup tube. Noise went away temporarily. 
92000 mi

US $150
Fuel line started rubbing on drive shaft and a pinhole developed spraying gasoline. Fuel filter (lines attached) was replaced and lines were securely fixed to avoid future problems. 
95000 mi

US $800
One rocker arm nearly cut through the rocker shaft (made a lot of noise.) In order to resolve the oil starvation issue, replaced all rockers, push rods and shaft with new and drilled 1/16" holes in rockers to oil shaft. 
134000 mi

US $350
EGR Relay causing engine code.  
82000 mi

US $600
Fuel line broke between tank and filter, requiring tank to be removed, line and filter to be replaced. All items this repair trip needed to be fixed for state inspection. 
88000 mi

US $225
muffler rusted through, replaced muffler, resonator and tail pipe 
93000 mi

US $50
check engine light iluminated, minutes later vehicle overheated. Scanned, code 1491 fan relay malfunction. Cooling fan relay found to be faulty, replaced. 
94000 mi

US $250
Car was overheating. Inspection revealed the radiator was badly corroded, many cooling fins were gone. Radiator replaced, coolent flushed and replaced 
106000 mi

US $380
Muffler, resonator, tailpipe and hanger replaced due to excessive rust, muffler broke off front pipe 
115000 mi

US $160
Ignition coil not functioning on all six cylinders, one spark plug bad. Plugs and coil replaced 
115300 mi

US $1000
Number six exhaust valve burned, spark plug melted, coil shorted out. Head removed and rebuilt with new valve, coil, plugs and wires replaced 
121200 mi

US $300
Muffler rusted through 
135200 mi

US $100
Oil pressure light/chime on at idle. Oil pressure sender was replaced. 
138300 mi

US $360
Scanner showed a P0422 code (Emiss, small leak). Did Trick of using sandwich baggie between the fuel cap and filler pipe (created new seal) to verify it was the cap. Cleared the code, CEL stayed off. Removed the baggie. Bought a new cap. Code P0422 returned. Had emissions system smoke checked for leaks and replaced the fuel tank filler pipe. 
138600 mi

US $1000
Replaced intake plenum and valve cover gaskets. Replaced fuel injector o-rings. Cleaned throttle body. Replaced serpentine belt. 
139000 mi

US $700
Exhaust muffler leaking and cat-back pipes have reached the end of their useful life (rust). Check engine light on. Scanner showed problem with EGR valve (code P0401). EGR valve replaced. 
146000 mi

US $1800
Blown head gasket 
185000 mi

US $100
water pump 
186000 mi

US $45
Replace EGR valve due to performance 
196700 mi

US $140
leaking radiator - replaced with new one 

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2000 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

158-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $450
Replaced radiator and one hose. 
119000 mi

US $300
The engine radiator became cracked. The system freqently dropped all fluid content and had to be manually refilled multiple times per in-town trip. Fixed by the dealer after $200 deductable and taxes/fees. 
75000 mi

US $80
muffler replaced..I was going to have them replace the tail pipe at the same time but they said the tail pipe was still in excellent condition..small leak in top back of muffler.. 

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2000 Chrysler Town & Country 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

155000 mi

US $93
Engine unexpectedly stalled one evening - not normal. Took the vehicle to local mechanic to have it checked. He ran diagnostics checking for any bad sensors such as the crank or cam sensors - no error codes found. Checked the fuel pump - no problem fou 

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