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1999 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 77 repairs.
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1999 Chrysler Town & Country engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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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.

1999 Chrysler Town & Country

Engine not specified

130300 mi

US $200
Corroded radiator was replaced. 
275000 mi Replaced the idler pulley on the drive belt. 

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1999 Chrysler Town & Country 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

201000 mi

US $1100
While car in shop, need for serpentine belt and tensioner diagnosed.  
218000 mi

US $900
Engine over heat due to shorted radiator fan relay and worn out fan assy. Service engine light came on. Found leak at rear heater wheel well connection due to rusted steel tubes to heater assy. Parts not available this trip. 
225000 mi

US $90
Leak discovered at rear heater QD's under car by right rear wheel well. Tube Assy. to optional rear heater core corroded causing leak at QD's 
235000 mi Shop replaced fan control module ($230+ parts and labor). Owner had shop replace Thermostat, but engine ran hot still. Shop found fan module defective and under warranty - replaced for free. 
248300 mi

US $832
Fuel pump died on the road without any warning. Pump & Filter alone cost over $450 with 3-1/2 hours labor and towing. 
250000 mi

US $174
Water pump leaking. This one only lasted 3 years. 
257000 mi Engine takes several tries to start. This is due to original spark plugs being used (277000 miles on them). Valve covers leaking severely too. 
258300 mi

US $530
Replaced original spark plugs, replaced leaking valve cover gaskets and plenum seals. 
265500 mi

US $250
Oil pan gasket leaking badly. Removed and replaced gasket. No leaks at all on this 14 year old mini-van. 
137000 mi

US $35
Water pump bearing failure. No coolant leakage. 
240000 mi

US $70
losing water from radiator with no oil in water and no water in oil. Also no puddles under car. 
184000 mi

US $185
Serpentine belt tensioner broke. First time this van has ever had a tow! 
197000 mi

US $625
While in the shop had EGR replaced. While in the shop had water pump replaced. 
93000 mi

C $5
Waterpump bearing making noise - replaced water pump. I had a pump in the garage that I bought at a swap meet few years ago for $5 
105400 mi

C $300
Radiator showed signs of deterioration - corrosion, aging. Replaced Radiator. Noted leaking muffler noise - corrosion on the seam. Replaced muffler 
150660 mi

C $60
Accessory Serpentine belt idler pulley - bearing noise 
159340 mi

C $10
Front crankshaft oil seal replaced 
168640 mi

C $60
Muffler rusted out (previously replaced 3 years earlier Maremont non OE muffler)- Muffler replaced with Walker muffler 
176080 mi

C $60
Replaced upper and lower rad hose - partly preventative as they were still original - partly because I thought they were not sealing properly 
176080 mi Replaced the radiator - it had previously been replaced and was a lifetime warranty unit from Spectra so there was no cost for replacement. It turned out this was the source of the leak - leak on tank seam 
210800 mi

C $200
Minor radiator leak and radiator fan seized 
121000 mi

US $100
Vehicle began overheating while on a trip. Overheats after an hour of driving. Coolant is usually about a qt low each time. No leaks found yet, engine tests ok - no internal leaks. System losing about 2psi every 5 minutes on pressure test. 
121000 mi

US $500
Followup to overheating problem from July 2009. Leak finally became visible on rear heater tubes at coming from the firewall. Had shop bypass rear heat to address the problem. Outcome pending... 
122000 mi

US $70
Vehicle still overheats after an hour of constant running. Coolant is down by about 1/2 gallon. All leak tests performed but no leaks found yet. 
123200 mi

US $530
Coolant leak - present since July 09 finally became bad enough that it could be located. Turned out to be the water pump. Old pump was not correct for the vehicle - required additional labor to remove. Fingers crossed-I think we've got it this time! Oil pressure sending unit failed causing warning light to illuminate. Since the cause of the warning light could not be determined by driver, van was taken to shop immediately. 
166000 mi

US $50
Belt tensioner was chirping, replaced. 

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