Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / TOWN AND COUNTRY / 2000

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 006057338 Incident Date: Feb, 06 2006
Consumer's City: NEWARK Consumer's State: DE
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: TOWN AND COUNTRY Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4A3AK34Y1SE Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 24 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 29 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Sudden loss of transmission fluid resulted in engine light warning. internet searches on this vehicle provided similar complaints on this 2000 town & country van. it has 56,000 miles. also reported leak of brake fluid and dealer suggested replacement of faulty brake fluid drums (potential safety issue). informed chrysler regarding this matter but they refused warranty coverage, resulting in expensive repair work over $600 for transmission fluid and brake pad repair work. also, driver's side automatic window motor stopped functioning and replacement was necessary $325. dealer reported frequent problems with motor. dealer informed 9 out of 10 times issue related to replacement of motor so glass can function correctly. required to function to pass de safety inspection. when attempted to change flat tire, the hydraulic gauge did not hold the weight of the vehicle and buckled. faulty and dangerous hydraulic tire replacement equipment and can cause very serious injury. *nm