2003 Chrysler Town and Country Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Chrysler Town and Country has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 751,235 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 336 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 05V134000 2005-04-06 70,235 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN UNBELTED PASSENGER COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

STEERING 04V386000 2004-08-05 681,000 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
29
1fires1injuries
STEERING
23
2crashes1fires
AIR BAGS
18
5crashes13injuries2deaths
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
11
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE
8
1fires1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
8
1crashes4injuries
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
7
Total complaints336

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving the van in town it completely shut off. I was driving straight at 35 mph. It would not restart and had to be towed to service garage. When it shut off the first time all of the dash warning lights came on for a second then shut off. The garage said the ignition switch had to be…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-10-09

“While driving the van in town it completely shut off. I was driving straight at 35 mph. It would not restart and had to be towed to service garage. When it shut off the first time all of the dash warning lights came on for a second then shut off. The garage said the ignition switch had to be…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-10-09

“Quit starting”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-09-09

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-02-01

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SUSPENSION · reported 2024-02-01

“Power steering failure and water pump failure smoking under hood and power steering fluid all on the exhaust system almost caught fire.”

ENGINE · reported 2023-08-06

“Power steering failure and water pump failure smoking under hood and power steering fluid all on the exhaust system almost caught fire.”

STEERING · reported 2023-08-06

“Power steering failure and water pump failure smoking under hood and power steering fluid all on the exhaust system almost caught fire.”

WHEELS · reported 2023-08-06

Defect investigations

Investigation DP14002 Opened 2014-09-05 · closed 2015-04-06

Engine Stall After Refueling

This defect petition evaluates July 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (MY) 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.The petitioner's vehicle is a Chrysler RS platform minivan.The RS platform includes MY 2003 through 2007 Dodge Grand…

Investigation EA04031 Opened 2004-11-22 · closed 2005-04-07

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS…

Investigation EA04031 Opened 2004-11-22 · closed 2005-04-07

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS…

Investigation PE04054 Opened 2004-07-30 · closed 2004-11-22

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JULY 30, 2004, BASED ON ODI CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING UNWANTED OPENING OF THE VEHICLE'S POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) WHILE DRIVING.IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC)'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO ODI' S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER, IT PROVIDED ADDITIONAL CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND…

Investigation PE04054 Opened 2004-07-30 · closed 2004-11-22

POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JULY 30, 2004, BASED ON ODI CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING UNWANTED OPENING OF THE VEHICLE'S POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) WHILE DRIVING.IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC)'S SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO ODI' S INFORMATION REQUEST LETTER, IT PROVIDED ADDITIONAL CONSUMER COMPLAINTS AND…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.