2004 Chrysler Town & Country Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 2004 model year brought a few significant changes to the Town & Country lineup. The LXi and eL models have been discontinued, but new...
The 2004 model year brought a few significant changes to the Town & Country lineup. The LXi and eL models have been discontinued, but new style debut this year.
The lowest priced model is now the "Family Value" shorter wheelbase STD, followed by the modestly equipped LX. The front-wheel drive only EX is the third tier, offering a more comprehensive equipment list and the 3.8 liter V-6. The LXi has been replaced by the Touring trim, which is offered with FWD or AWD. The two Limited models return as well. Chrysler also offered a limited edition Platinum Series, which could be applied to the Touring model.
Chrysler has updated the audio and video components, and a tire pressure monitor has been added to all models. Several other updates, including the availability of "Stow N Go" seating would arrive in the following year.
Two Town & Country variations (STD and LX) will be powered by the smaller 3.3 liter OHV V-6. The Flex Fuel engine delivers 180 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque and is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. All other models use the 3.8 liter OHV, 12-Valve V-6, which generates 215 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy for both engines is estimated at 18/25 mpg.
Comfort and convenience features top the list of favorite Town & Country attributes. Owners express great satisfaction with the power sliding doors, three-zone climate control, power accessories, the CD changer and the garage door opener. Shoppers should be cautioned that these items are not available on all trims.
Several Chrysler models have been subject to reliability and build quality issues for some time. Another caveat with Chrysler is that the well-appointed Town & Country is laden with advanced technology and gadgets. Unfortunately, given the history of the American automaker, these features simply provide more opportunities for frustrating electrical and mechanical problems to occur.
What owners say
I have owned this car for the last three years and the best thing I can say about it is it's been reliable. In those three years, outside the standard oil change, I've only had to replace tires, and a few minor things that go out on all cars (light bulbs, a few cheap interior plastic items). Aside from this, there aren't many positives. The interior is filled with cheap plastics that scratch or fall off with no effort at all. Even though I'm very careful with this car since I'm saving to to a better car soon, I have still had to replace several things on the inside that couldn't handle daily use. Which comes to my second negative point, the brakes in this car are absurdly awful. I don't know if it's a bad ABS system or just the weight of the car, but whenever I go to press the brakes, I'm afraid they're going to fall off.
May 6, 2013Trims & specs
Base MSRP $40,915 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.8L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $31,145 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.8L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $33,470 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.8L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 18 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $35,340 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.8L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $28,010 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.8L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $23,520 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.3L 180 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $27,490 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.3L 180 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $38,380 | Seating 7 |
Engine 3.8L 215 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain FWD |
