The 2002 Chrysler Town and Country has 65 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
65
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
“I HAVE A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY (90,000 MILES). AFTER NORMAL DRIVING AND PARKING ,CAR WOULD NOT START. I FOUND OUT LATER THAT THE STARTER HAD AN INTERNAL SHORT. IT DESTROYED THE BATTERY AND MELTED THE STARTER HOUSING,CONCERNED THAT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE!!!.(PICTURES AVAILABLE,…”
NHTSA has 65 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 04V531000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.