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2003 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (4%)

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2003 Chrysler Town & Country suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

160500 mi

US $800
Struts and control arm 
165000 mi

US $80
power steering hose broke 
407300 mi

US $380
Replace front tie rod ends, struts, springs, and passenger side wheel bearing 
45000 mi

US $50
Squealing noise, it took them several times to decide on how to fix it. Replace rack and pinion, power steering pump and high pressure hose because they put it on wrong and it blew out. They had it for 2.5 weeks and it cost 50.00 due to service contract. 
43000 mi

US $1015
Struts, Control Arms, camber bolts, Blower resister. 
73000 mi

US $220
Sway bar bushings replaced 
155000 mi

US $200
Replaced front swaybar bushings with Moog K200601 (updated design with white plastic center inserts). 
173000 mi

US $650
Power steering pump was replaced in attempt to correct a shudder in the steering system at low speeds. 

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2003 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

125000 mi Power steering pump replaced after complete failure. Paid for by dealer. 
131000 mi

US $190
Power Steering Pump replaced second time in six months. After the first repair, the hose that was installed blew and was replaced. The new pump was covered under warranty, but still was required to pay for labor. Power Steering Pump replaced second time in six months. After the first repair, the hose that was installed blew and was replaced. The new pump was covered under warranty, but still was required to pay for labor. 
137000 mi Leaking power steering fluid noticed, cause not found. Advised of need to replace left tie-rod. Brought in for minor routine maintenance, loose spark plugs, and power steering pump noise. 
139000 mi

US $837
Power steering noise and leak diagnosed. Rack and pinion leaking. Mechanic also recommended left front tie rod replacement. Separate repair trip scheduled for following week. Rack and pinion and both outer tie rod ends replaced. New swaybar to frame bushings recommended by mechanic. Both outer tie rod ends replaced. Power steering noise and leak diagnosed. Rack and pinion leaking and replaced. 
140000 mi Replaced sway bar to frame bushings. 
141000 mi Power steering fluid leak presumed to be caused by cheap hose clamps on the hose that connects to the cooler. Hose and clamps replaced. Cooler was not working properly. 
91000 mi

US $280
Struts changing 

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2003 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

72000 mi

US $80
Power steering pump bad. 
81000 mi

US $500
Power Steering Pump again! 
105500 mi

US $50
Replaced power steering reservoir and filter. 
131000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear leaf spring bracket, shock absorbers 
183983 mi

US $997
Replace struts and sway bar 
101500 mi

US $550
Replace both front stabilizer links. These were removed and replaced. 
127000 mi Lower Ball Joint replacement on both the driver and passenger side 
117000 mi

US $1200
Had front and rear shocks and struts replaced. Not bad considering almost 120K on the car. Drives and handles much better. 
185000 mi

US $25
Stabilizer (front) broke on right side. Left side had previously broke. 
98000 mi

US $245
Sway bar link broke and was rubbing on axle. Replaced both links. 

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