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2002 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (1%)

Chart based on 139 repairs.
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2002 Chrysler Town & Country engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

103000 mi

US $180
UP STREAM O2 SENSOR. DIAG INDICATED LEAN ENGINE. 
117000 mi

US $150
evac tube cracked and evac solenoid failed. replaced hose at filler neck and new evac solenoid. 
109100 mi

US $1500
The fuel pump failed and the coolant reservoir broke loose from the radiator and required a new radiator. Replaced radiator. 
119200 mi

US $700
Radiator fan came apart and punched a hole in the radiator. 
122000 mi

US $200
Heater on oxygen sensor failed. since I live in Florida I did not repair it. 
69000 mi No problems other than mysterious VAC system leak code. Spent hours trying to find the leak but to no avail. Heard that this was not an actual leak but an ECU problem for that year. 
165000 mi

US $95
Aftermarket alternator, installed in 3/14, clutch pulley failure. Repair shop replaced, labor charge only since under warranty. 
168200 mi

US $5
Seam in muffler is failing. Temporary repair with muffler compound. Will need to replace muffler soon. 
173000 mi

US $2120
Water pump replaced 
186600 mi

US $431
Replace muffler and associated hardware 
129400 mi

US $300
clean throttle body rough idle split emissions hose, rough idle, check engine light on 
135000 mi Rough idle when cold, ran fine typically when at normal engine temperature 
135000 mi

US $150
Car ran rough when cold. Throttle position sensor fixed it. 
128000 mi

US $800
replaced water pump and tensioner and accessory drive belt 
10000 mi

US $200
Engine light on, Oxygen sensor replaced, dealer said it was bad. Passed inspection, light came on again a few days later, vehicle fine, so let it go for the time being. Dealer claimed sensor was bad, so any add'l work would be in addition 
25000 mi

US $200
Again, dealer claimed Oxygen sensor bad. Foolishly listened, replaced again, passed inspection, light came on again after a few days... 
35000 mi

US $250
Dealer wanted to replace Oxygen sensor again, went to local mechanic who claimed sensors seldom go bad so soon, and certainly not 3 times. Checked and found Evap leak immediately. Repaired, problem never returned. 
73000 mi

US $3000
Engine rebuild. Enough said. 
90000 mi

US $450
Radiator cracked, replaced. 
158000 mi

US $179
PCM didn't answer to 02 sensors, had to be replaced. Both 02 sensors replaced 
74000 mi

US $120
Replaced idler pulley and serpentine belt 
62000 mi

US $866
coolant leaking from rear heater pipes. cut off old pipe and run new heater hoses to rear pipes. fill cooling system and bleed. 
73000 mi hole in muffler 
78400 mi

US $500
Valve cover gaskets. We had not noticed any leaks. We took the car in for an oil change special (first time its been to the dealer in years) and they reported there was a minor leak. 
177000 mi

US $50
Oil pan leaked. New oil pan gasket was installed. 
146000 mi

US $1261
Replace the oil pan gasket. Because of code P0456 the fuel filter neck assembly was replaced. Labor and diagnosis included in the total repair costs. 
128000 mi

US $45
Check engine light on. Diagnosed as evap leak. Could not locate leak that day; will diagnose later. 
129000 mi

US $150
Crack in Evap system hose. Hose replaced.  
145700 mi

US $140
replace Throttle Positioning Sensor 
150000 mi

US $277
Replace water pump and belt. 
105000 mi

US $195
4 significant oil leaks found. One appears to be head gasket leak. 
145000 mi

US $400
Oxygen Sensor failed - this was $300 

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2002 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

184000 mi

US $75
Head gasket blown. 
146000 mi

US $175
Replaced all belts and hoses. 
185000 mi Check engine light on again. Fixed previously but need to reinvestigate. 

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2002 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

90000 mi

US $530
Radiator blew after a stuck thermostat. Had to change thermostat, thermostat gasket, coolant, radiator, and all hoses including hoses to end from heater and bypass. 
52778 mi

€1070
Ignition key blocked and vehicle immobilised. Replace Ignition keys and steering lock. Repair Air conditioning 
109120 mi

€700
Waterpump screeching. Waterpump needed replacement along with new belts, pulleys etc. Diagnosed before Christmas at Chrylser dealership, parts took 2 weeks to deliver (one rubber seal was the hold-up). Waterpump replacement fixed the prob. 
124200 mi

€20
EVAP Hose leak - Engine Light came on with Code P0456. After surfing the net for advice, found and replaced the 2 small hoses using regular 8mm hose from a DIY shop. 
76000 mi

US $140
P0442 and P0456 DTC codes--traced back to an evaporative emissions hose that had gotten old and cracked. 

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2002 Chrysler Town & Country 4-door

Engine not specified

105000 mi

US $20
check engine light came on replaced PCV valve drove 2 weeks It came back on!! Also seems like Tie Rods are Loose 

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2002 Chrysler Town & Country 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

92000 mi

US $350
Car overheated. Heater tube and exhaust gasket had to be replaced because it had rusted through and allowed antifreeze to leak. 

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