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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
I found out that what I thought was loud front tires was actually my transmission failing. It went into limp mode and I had it towed to a quality shop for repair.
1200 mi
A/C condenser(850 dollars) covered under warranty
Transmission replaced under warranty
10000 mi
US $500
Had to take my new Town&country in for a new transmission, and
42000 mi
US $150
Failed CV shaft replaced. O.D. compounder sensor damaged during failure & replaced. Chrysler provided out of warranty assistance covering $650 of $800 total.
9300 mi
The transmission shifter became very stiff to shift in to gear as well as when using the autostick.
Car would not go into gear. Shook all over. Had to have it towed to dealer. Replaced transmission.
108000 mi
US $250
More problems with van. This time, a driver's CV joint has failed. It made really bad vibrations, and probably was responsible for ruining the wheel bearing. The axle and shaft was covered by the lifetime powertrain warr. Bearing wasn't.
114300 mi
US $300
Major transmission repair. Replaced torque converter, all seals, some internal pistons and other parts. Replaced the vehicle speed sensor
13000 mi
Transmission made strange noises on initial cold weather starts. Recorded sound on cell phone and took to dealer for repair. Problem was broken part which caused transmission fluid to be low. They ordered parts but car had to sit at dealer.
46000 mi
US $385
Transmission broke while driving home from work. Had to have the vehicle towed for repair.
January 2008. Transmission leaking fluid @ 2,200 miles. Add Mopar fluid as recommended by dealer. At 2,721 miles, service dept replaces transmission pump and seal and performs 23 point maintenance.
3100 mi
Transmission stuck in 2nd gear. They told me someone was wrong with the pins? No leaking trans fluid. Engine light appeared on dash display. Repair for free and within two hours!
2008 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Problems
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