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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%)

Chart based on 171 repairs.
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2003 Chrysler Town & Country engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 47 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

100000 mi

US $52
Sudden rough running with multiple codes. Other drivers reported ignition wiring harness meltdown. Insulation was melted on all ten wires in harness causing shorts. Reinsulated wires and harness, reinstalled harness and replaced frozen MAP 
128000 mi

US $200
needed oil pan gasket replaced 
199000 mi

US $1200
Computer had to be replaced 
148000 mi

US $590
Problem was broken valve spring causing the engine to miss. Mechanic friend misdiagnosed and replaced entire top end gaskets (head, intake, VC) and head bolts. Problem could have been fixed for $50, but instead cost $590. 
125000 mi

US $500
Catalytic Converter had to be replaced. 
126000 mi

US $120
Misfire on #5 cylinder. Diagnosed no spark coming from the coilpack. Replaced coilpack, $120. 
141000 mi

US $65
Oil pan gasket was leaking and needed replacement. 
146000 mi

US $25
Fuel injector harness was melted (too close to exhaust, common problem on 2001-2004 vans). Replaced injector harness with one from a junkyard. Be aware that MAP sensor connnectors 04-up are different from 01-03. Repinned connector. Replacement ignition coil was cracked on the bottom (18 mo old), causing intermittent misfire when warmed up. Replaced coilpack under warranty, misfire cured. 
157000 mi

US $25
Replaced valve cover and oil pan gaskets to stop leaks. 
173000 mi

US $350
Metal pipe behind water pump was cracked and leaking. Dealer-only part was $150. Replaced pipe and flushed cooling system. Crankshaft front seal and oil pan gaskets replaced to stop oil leaks. 
190000 mi

US $105
leaky radiator 
217000 mi

US $40
Water pump 
91000 mi

US $500
Engine computer failed and was replaced. 
106000 mi

US $250
Radiator cracked and was leaking. Replaced radiator 
79000 mi

US $120
check engine light 
92000 mi

US $650
Fuel pump failure. Since pump is inside the gas tank, had to drop the tank. Replaced pump and filter. 
154000 mi

US $130
Ignition Coil Pack failed. Had to replacement coil plus I did new spark plugs & wires. 
92000 mi

US $500
Smoke found leak in hose under intake body. Serpentine belt replace, and tune up. 
129000 mi replace ecm engine control module 
35000 mi

US $50
Replaced ignition due to sometimes it would lock up and you would spend 5 to 10 min trying to turn the key to start it. They kept it a day and fixed it, but we had to take it in several times because it would not do it for them. 
62000 mi Van would stall sometimes when backing up. Would start right back. Took it in several times and they could not find the problem. Had Chrysler extended service contract. They kept it for about a week total. Took it in about 3 times. 
133300 mi

US $250
Radiator sprung leak, had to replace plus hoses 
120000 mi

US $785
Radiator was split down one of its seams and needed to be replaced. 

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2003 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

215-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

106700 mi

US $500
Car suddenly began overheating severely, determined coolant was topped off. Carefully drove to a mechanic who determined the radiator had a hole in one of the plastic components and had emptied out completely 
87000 mi

US $45
Engine was burning 1 qt of oil per week. Suspected PCV valve (never changed previously). Replaced PCV valve. No longer burning oil (1 month later). 
131000 mi

US $224
Faulty fan relay replaced. Check engine light indicated radiator fan not working. AC was not working. Outside temperature gauge was unplugged and needed to be plugged back in. 
153000 mi Oil leak reported at oil change 
146500 mi

US $150
Replaced thermostat due to heater not working 

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2003 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

59000 mi

US $210
Check engine light on; replaced one valve associated with the emission system.  
70000 mi

US $90
Emission problem, had to replace a couple of small hoses. 
82000 mi

US $130
Tested the exhaust and replaced one leaky hose. 
100100 mi

US $100
Replaced radiator due to leak. Replaced oxygen sensor. 
133000 mi

US $100
Replaced radiator due to leak. 
182678 mi

US $670
Bad Bearings on Both Radiator Fans - plus 40 amp fuse replaced due to excessive current from bad motors. Both Motors Replaced Engine Overheat - Replaced thermostat and gasket 
111000 mi

US $100
Trans started downshifting hard at 28 mph again. Took it to Aamco and after 5 tries, the computer reset and problem went away. 
133000 mi

US $155
Car would not start and had to be towed. Shop found that the PCM was malfunctioning, and could not be re-flashed.  Check engine light came on 1 day after getting it back from previous repair. Had to have an O2 sensor replaced. 
93000 mi

US $300
Front pulley on alternator was growling. Pulley replaced. 
104000 mi

US $800
Replace the PCM 
138000 mi

US $75
Leaking Valve Cover Gaskets 
140100 mi

US $25
Small leak in evaporative system. 
140000 mi

US $100
Replace water pump and belt tensioner and radiator fan and radiator 
93200 mi

US $640
Water pump leaking - replaced Serpentine belt and water pump. 
101000 mi

US $120
Cooling fan relay needed replacement. 
81000 mi

US $500
Water Pump completely failed! 
130000 mi

US $55
Upstream O2 Sensor needed to be replaced. Removed wipers, wiper grill, wiper tray. Replaced O2 sensor in about 60 minutes total. This was a 2003 Town and Country, but the 2003 O2 sensor did not have the correct plug. Req'd 2012 sensor. 
137000 mi

US $30
Heater Core was not functioning properly, very little heat after full warmup. Thermostat-OK. Removed hoses from heater core, filled core with CLR, let sit for 30 min, blew out w/compressed air into jug, flushed, refilled, no air in core=heat 

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