Complaints
336
Crashes
22
Fires
9
Injuries
46
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:88,062 mi
Fires:1
#223 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:72,301 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#318 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:91,064 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 29 | — | 1 | 88,062 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 23 | 2 | 1 | 72,301 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 5 | — | 91,064 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 18 | — | — | 51,312 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections | 11 | 1 | — | 43,871 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | 1 | 79,256 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 43,310 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 99,499 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | 1 | — | 24,332 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 7 | — | — | 30,536 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 7 | — | — | 36,399 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 104,973 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 79,900 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 88,400 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 91,250 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 75,667 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | 1 | 58,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 110,203 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,062
Steering Defects
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
72,301
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,064
Automatic Transmission
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,312
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,871
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,256
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,310
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,499
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,332
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,536
Steering:Rack And Pinion
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,399
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,973
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,900
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,400
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,250
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,667
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,500
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,203
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2003 Chrysler Town And Country has 336 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 88,062 mi); Steering Defects (23 complaints, avg 72,301 mi); Airbags (18 complaints, avg 91,064 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 2003 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,050 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country include 22 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 46 injuries, and 4 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 2003 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Chrysler Town And Country?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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