Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗DAIMLERCHRYSLER/POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (167)
167 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 167 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 33 | 19.8% |
| Fuel system | 25 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 23 | 13.8% |
| Steering | 22 | 13.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 9.6% |
| Air bags | 14 | 8.4% |
| Power train | 13 | 7.8% |
| Engine | 9 | 5.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 5.4% |
| Structure | 9 | 5.4% |
How 2004 compares with other Town and Country years
Best and worst Town and Country years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 306 | 2 |
| 2001 | 462 | 2 |
| 2002 | 404 | 4 |
| 2003 | 245 | 2 |
| 2004 | 167 | 1 |
| 2005 | 857 | 4 |
| 2006 | 486 | 2 |
| 2007 | 219 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1,939 | 7 |
| 2009 | 707 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2004 Chrysler Town and Country FAQ
How many recalls does the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 04V386000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2004 Chrysler Town and Country problems?
Owners filed 167 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (33), Fuel system (25), Electrical system (23) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2004 Town and Country compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2009 Chrysler Town and Country model years at least five years old, the 2004 drew the fewest complaints (167) and the 2008 the most (1,939). The 2004 drew 167. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.