Complaints
518
Crashes
21
Fires
14
Injuries
27
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#146 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:62,797 mi
Crash-related:6
#238 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:76,028 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#328 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:45,594 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 46 | 6 | — | 62,797 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 38 | 1 | 5 | 76,028 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 28 | — | — | 45,594 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | — | 1 | 82,730 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 14 | 3 | — | 39,766 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 14 | — | 1 | 56,413 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 12 | — | — | 49,576 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 33,354 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 12 | — | — | 40,323 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 51,796 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 11 | — | 1 | 58,918 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 68,213 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 | — | — | 40,202 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | 1 | — | 43,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 47,463 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 1 | — | 54,908 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 7 | — | — | 45,861 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 134,360 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 117,122 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 7 | — | — | 99,329 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 25,167 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 71,564 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 33,532 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 62,891 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 6 | — | — | 58,167 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | 1 | — | 44,408 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 5 | — | — | 39,050 mi |
Airbags
46
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,797
Electrical Faults
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
76,028
Automatic Transmission
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,594
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,730
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,766
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,413
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,576
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,354
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,323
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,796
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,918
Tire Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,213
Steering:Rack And Pinion
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,202
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,500
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,463
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,908
Electrical System:Wiring
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,861
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,360
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,122
Latches / Locks
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,329
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,167
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,564
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,532
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,891
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,167
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,408
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,050
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2002 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Chrysler Town And Country has 518 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 46 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Airbags (46 complaints, avg 62,797 mi); Electrical Faults (38 complaints, avg 76,028 mi); Automatic Transmission (28 complaints, avg 45,594 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 60,802 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country include 21 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 27 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Chrysler Town And Country as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Chrysler Town And Country?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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