- Home /
- Questions /
- Chrysler /
- Town & Country /
- I am looking at buying a 2003 Town & Country, might I have trouble with the transmission ?
I am looking at buying a 2003 Town & Country, might I have trouble with the transmission ?
Asked by sramirez Nov 02, 2007 at 02:12 PM about the 2003 Chrysler Town & Country LXi AWD
Question type: Shopping & Pricing
I am looking at buying this 2003 town & country that has 97,000 miles on it. It is in great shape but someone told me that the transmissions
in these cars only last about 80,000+ miles. Is this true? Are there any other factors I should consider before purchasing this car
with so many miles?
3 Answers
papa answered 5 years ago
drive it and see how it shifts if ok,no problem.for a 03 not to bad milage wise maby alittle but not buy much,other how dose it look in and out.condition of interier,clean or worn,shape tires are in. you know what you are looking at .if you want it buy it and have it serviced oil and filter trans fluid and filter.just keep serviced and you should be fine with it. they are great vans.
littlehorn answered 5 years ago
The transmissions in the Dodge Caravan/Chrysler T&C have come a LONG way from the early 1990's models, which were notable for transmission failures in <100,000 miles. I would say that it does have high miles -- average is 10,000-12,000 per year, so it should have about half that mileage for an '03. Check condition of trans fluid and if possible have trans checked for fluid pump output by a dealership you trust.
amcgrady answered about a year ago
I have the 2001, so they may have made changes since then, but I got about 150k on mine before I had to replace the transmission. Mine gave me NO warning before going bad. One day it was shifting smoothly and perfectly, the next, it just quit. I pulled in to fill it up with gas and then I couldn't get it to move again. Very expensive to replace/repair.
Your Answer
Related Questions
-
How to tell factory tow package from aftermarket hitch 8 answers
Buying 2010 T&C I ordered Trailer Tow Group package which is supposed to include the following: - Heavy Duty Engine Cooling - Heavy Duty Radiator - Heavy Duty Transmission Oil Cooler - Load Leveli...
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
-
Shopping & Pricing
-
my 2003 Town & country van vibrates when the gears shift. What can be a solution to fixing this before it gets to expensive. Please email me. rgustard@gmail.com 2 answers
My transmission feels like it is slipping in between gears. It vibrates & seems to be getting more noticeable. What should I do? rgustard@gmail.com
2003 Chrysler Town & Country
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
What would cause the transmission not to engage in any gear in a 2004 Town & Country Touring 3.8 6 cyclinder that will not engage in any gear. 1 answer
I have a 2004 Town & Country Touring 3.8 6 cyclinder that will not engage in any gear. I am trying to assess the likely cause so that I can assess whether to fix it or sale it to the junkyard. Thanks
2004 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
Transmission 3 answers
My husband and just purchased a 2000 Town and Country. We feel very safe in this van and it is affordable. The following day after we bought it we noticed a touch of transmission fluid on the ground...
2000 Chrysler Town & Country
-
Maintenance & Repair
-
2002 Town and Country engine malfunction light stays on 4 answers
Engine malfunction light stays on. Had car into dealer on two occasions. First time, they checked and couldn't find anything. Light went out. Two days later, light came back on and I took it back ...
2002 Chrysler Town & Country EX
-
Maintenance & Repair
|
Looking for a Used Town & Country in your area?
CarGurus has 37,950 nationwide Town & Country listings
starting at $1,990.
|
Shortcuts
Search Chrysler Town & Country Questions
Chrysler Town & Country Experts
| #1 |
|
Sereptia Hess
Reputation
230
|
| #2 |
|
shril
Reputation
200
|
| #3 |
|
Tom Demyan
Reputation
180
|