The venerable Chrysler Town & Country was equipped with the A604 (41TE) transmission when it was launched in 1989, and variations of that gearbox were used until the 6-speed 62TE transmission took over in 2008. But they aren’t without their problems though, so let’s look at some of the most common Chrysler Town & Country transmission problems, look at cost estimates and figure out what you can do about them.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Models
Up to 2008 Chrysler Town & Country: A604 (41TE) Transmission
2008+ Chrysler Town & Country: 62TE Transmission
Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Replacement Cost Estimate
Pricing varies by model. To be 100% sure on pricing, have your VIN# handy and use our Get An Estimate feature to look up your transmission by VIN#.
Replacement Chrysler Town and Country Transmission Prices:
| Transmission | Street Smart Transmission |
|---|---|
| 41TE (A604) | 1905 |
| 62TE | 2409 |
What are the DTC codes related to Chrysler Town & Country transmission problems?
| Trouble Code | Description |
|---|---|
| P0716 | Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance |
| P0721 | Output Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance |
| P0726 | Engine Speed Input Circuit Range/Performance |
| P0729 | Gear 6 Incorrect Ratio |
| P0731 | Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio |
| P0732 | Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio |
| P0733 | Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio |
| P0734 | Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio |
| P0735 | Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio |
| P0736 | Reverse Incorrect Ratio |
| P0740 | Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction |
| P0750 | Shift Solenoid 'A' |
| P0755 | Shift Solenoid 'B' |
| P0760 | Shift Solenoid 'C' |
| P0765 | Shift Solenoid 'D' |
| P0791 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit |
| P0792 | Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance |
| P0841 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance |
| P0845 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit |
| P0846 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit Range/Performance |
| P0848 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit High |
| P0850 | Park/Neutral Switch Input Circuit |
| P0868 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Low |
| P0869 | Transmission Fluid Pressure High |
| P0870 | Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit |
Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Recalls
None Found
Chrysler Town & Country Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)
None Found
Common Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Problems
Delayed forward and/or reverse engagement with a double ‘bump’ sensation – 41TE transmission
Problem – Drivers may notice a significant delay when they shift into Drive or Reverse. They may also experience a series of ‘bumps’ or ‘bucks’ when the selected gear does engage.
Solution – The retainer that separates the lockup control valve and the TCC accumulator valve may need to be replaced.
PRNDL lights malfunction – 41TE/42LE transmission (1996>)
Problem – The PRNDL lights in the driver information center (in the gauge cluster) may work properly when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, overdrive, drive and low. However, they may malfunction when the vehicle is shifted into Park or Neutral. There may be no diagnostic trouble codes or apparent transmission problems.
Solution – There may be an issue with the ignition switch, or a short in the related wiring.
Speedometer reading when the vehicle is not moving – 41TE transmission / 41TES transmission
Problem – Drivers may notice that the speedometer can jump to over 20 mph while the vehicle is stopped in gear. There may also be a jerking sensation that feels like a 1-2 shift. Gear changes may also feel unusually rough.
Solution – The most common cause of these 41TE transmission problems is a malfunctioning alternator. However there could also be a wiring problem related to the output shaft speed sensor OSS signal going back to the TCM.
Engine stalls while in Drive or during coast down – 62TE transmission
Problem – Drivers may experience an engine stall when they place the gear selector into Drive. They may also notice that the engine starts to run excessively rough or stalls when they are coasting to a stop.
Solution – These 62TE transmission problems may be caused by mechanical failure with the electronically modulated converter clutch variable force solenoid / EMCC VFS solenoid, which can cause the torque converter clutch to engage when it shouldn’t. To fix the problem, the EMCC solenoid will have to be replaced.
Transmission shifts into neutral on the 1-2 shift – 2007+ 62TE transmission
Problem – Drivers may notice that the vehicle shifts into neutral upon the 1-2 shift. This may cause the vehicle to go into limp mode, where the transmission becomes locked in 3rd gear. In some cases, the vehicle may not move and will require the engine to be shut off and restarted before limp mode can be activated.
Solution – These 62TE transmission problems are often caused by worn sealing ring lands on the low clutch housing. To correct this condition, place the housing and possibly the piston from the direct clutch.
Lack of Response
Leaking Fluid
Low Fluid
Burning Smell
Grinding or Shaking
Whining, Clunking or Humming
Refuses to Go Into Gear
Torque Converter Issues
Valve Body Issues
Transmission Noisy in Neutral
Gears Slipping
No 3rd or 4th Gear
No 1st or 2nd Gear
No Reverse
Dragging Clutch
Trouble Codes / Check Engine Light
Chrysler Town & Country transmission slipping
If your minivan was made after 2007 and came equipped with the 62TE gearbox, you may eventually experience a Chrysler Town & Country transmission slip. Well, there’s actually two different ones, with two different causes. The first occurs on the 1-2 shift, and the second happens on the 2-3 shift. In both instances, the transmission will slip into neutral instead of the next gear. On the 1-2 slip, the transmission will go into limp mode and 3rd will be the only available forward gear. On the 2-3 slip, the transmission will be able to go into limp mode because 3rd won’t be available. So, the transmission won’t engage any forward gears until the ignition is cycled off and on.
What is causing this Chrysler Town & Country transmission slip?
Honestly, it’s not all that unusual for a Chrysler Town & Country transmission to slip out of gear if it’s got a lot of miles on it. The most likely cause of the 1-2 neutral slip is damaged or worn sealing ring lands (i.e. the bit of metal that the seals sit on) on the low clutch housing. As a result, the direct clutch will experience a severe pressure loss, preventing the transmission from engaging the next gear. To solve this issue, the whole low clutch housing will have to be replaced if there is any sort of damage to the sealing range lands. If you decide to upgrade to a reman Chrysler Town & Country transmission from Street Smart Transmission, you’re going to be getting a much more reliable transmission with a pristine low clutch housing.
If you recently had your transmission rebuilt and your Chrysler Town & Country transmission started slipping on the 2-3 shift, it’s probably because the mechanic accidentally put the feed pipe for the 2-4 clutch in backwards. This will of course cause a major pressure leak for that clutch and prevent 3rd gear from engaging. To fix it, the transmission will have to be torn down again so that part can be installed correctly.
How much is it going to cost to fix my Chrysler Town & Country transmission?
Unfortunately, the problem described here will require the removal and disassembly/partial disassembly of your transmission. Given the labor time involved to remove the transmission from the vehicle (this is not a simple task), most repair shops will recommend that you go ahead and rebuild the entire transmission while it’s out. Since they already have to tear it down to replace the Chrysler Town & Country, it sort of makes sense to spend the extra money to do that. After all, you should get a lot more mileage out of your transmission once it’s rebuilt. And since they’ve already got the transmission apart, might as well, right?
Can I drive with a transmission problem?
If your Chrysler Town & Country can still make it up and down the road, you might say “It’s fine, I’ll just drive it until I can get it fixed”. But that is not always a good idea, depending on the symptoms. You see, there are a lot of (very expensive) moving parts inside of a transmission, and if something isn’t right, continuing to drive with a transmission problem could damage something else.
How often does a Chrysler Town & Country transmission need to be replaced?
The overall lifespan of a Chrysler Town & Country transmission largely depends on how well it was maintained. Factory design flaws also factor into this equation, along with how/how hard you drive. But on average, we’ve seen the Chrysler Town & Country transmission last for between 130,000-180,000 miles. A high quality replacement transmission however, can last considerably longer if all of the factory design flaws have been addressed and the vehicle has been maintained.
How are Chrysler Town & Country transmission issues diagnosed?
It is fairly easy to guesstimate what the root cause of your Chrysler Town & Country transmission problems might be, but you won’t truly know unless you have the right tools and experience. A good mechanic or transmission repair center will be able to connect your truck to a computer and find out which diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) have been stored. Once they know what to look for, they can perform a visual inspection to verify the problem.
How is a Chrysler Town & Country transmission replaced?
In order to replace your Chrysler Town & Country transmission, the truck has to be lifted from the ground in order to gain access to all of the parts that will need to be unbolted. Then the transmission can be lowered to the ground (typically with a transmission jack), so the new transmission can be installed.
Recommendations for Chrysler Town & Country transmission issues?
To save time and get back on the road faster, have your 17-digit VIN# handy and you can get an online quote for a reman Chrysler Town & Country transmission here, then find a local shop using our Find a Shop guide to install it for you.
How to Solve Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Problems
Solution A: Buy a Used Chrysler Town & Country Transmission
The quickest way to fix your transmission problems is to simply buy a used transmission or used transmission. These can be found at most junk yards, and they often come with a 30-90 day warranty. However, there’s no way to determine the actual condition of the internal components, so you could be spending a bunch of money to have the exact same problems. Plus, that warranty only covers the transmission if it’s defective, not the labor costs that you’ll have to pay.
Solution B: Buy a Rebuilt Chrysler Town & Country Transmission
Another option would be a rebuilt transmission or rebuilt transmission. A local repair shop will remove your transmission, then install a bunch of new parts during the rebuild. The problem here is, the skills and experience of each transmission rebuilder will vary widely from shop to shop, so you could have problems from something that wasn’t adjusted properly. And the 1-2 year warranty might only cover you at certain transmission repair shops, in a specific geographical area.
Things to consider with a transmission rebuild
You’re the test driver – Most transmission repair shops and mechanics will only put a few miles on your vehicle to make sure the transmission works. But it’s not uncommon to experience transmission problems during the break-in period.
Everything might not be fixed – Most mechanics and transmission repair centers don’t have the equipment necessary to perform a thorough inspection on hard parts like gear sets, clutch drums and valve bodies. This means that your rebuilt transmission could actually have small cracks in key parts that aren’t visible to the naked eye. As time and mileage progress, these cracks can grow and create an even larger problem. Similarly, a slight warp in the valve body can seriously impact shifting performance over time.
Warranty – Although most mechanic shops and transmission repair shops will warranty their work. That coverage is usually only good at the shop or franchise that did the work. If you travel out of town and suddenly experience transmission problems, you’ll be on the hook for any transmission repairs unless you pay to have your vehicle towed back to the shop that did the work.
Quality – Nearly every time you get a transmission rebuild, all of the work is performed by a single technician. This may or may not be a good thing, depending on your point of view. But the end result is dependent on that technician’s level of experience working with your specific type of transmission. In addition, there is usually no standardized quality control checks at a mechanic shop. So an improperly torqued bolt or gasket that isn’t fully seated, might be overlooked and cause you major problems in the future.
Solution C: Buy a Remanufactured Chrysler Town & Country Transmission
Many owners depend on their vehicle to commute and get things done. Their gasoline engines are designed to go 100’s of thousands of miles, so it makes sense to invest in a remanufactured transmission.
Why a remanufactured transmission might be a good option
If you plan to keep your vehicle for as long as possible, then getting a transmission rebuild is certainly a viable option. However, a remanufactured transmission is a much better alternative. You’re getting as close to a brand-new transmission as it is possible. Companies like Street Smart Transmission also modify the transmission to correct all of the factory design flaws, allowing you to get a much longer service life from the transmission. You also get a 3-year/unlimited mile nationwide warranty, which allows you to get necessary repairs performed at any licensed repair shop of the country. So in terms of value for the money, a reman transmission might be the better way to go.
Remanufactured transmission companies like Street Smart Transmission put each of their reman transmissions through a rigorous build process that ensures a quality product every time. It starts with nearly 100 trained technicians that specialize in different aspects of the build process.
This remanufacturing process begins with the inspection team that test all of the critical components from the donor transmission to ensure that they meet the original equipment (OE) tolerances and specifications. The case, pumps, gears, shafts, valve body and torque converter are checked for hairline cracks, metal tensile strength, warping and other parameters. If any component fails to meet the required specifications, it’s discarded and replaced.
All the parts are then cleaned and sent to the appropriate stations on the assembly line for reassembly. Throughout the process, quality control managers inspect the build to ensure that it meets the desired specification. Any necessary modifications or upgrades that are needed to correct factory design flaws are also performed or added. The valve body is rebuilt and tested on a special dyno machine to ensure that it performs according to the specifications. All of the solenoids are also tested prior to installation.
Once the build is complete and passes its final quality control inspection, the newly remanufactured transmission is sent to the dyno room, where it’s tested on a special dyno machine using a proprietary software program called C.A.R.S. (Computer Aided Real-world Simulation). This cycles the transmission through a number of real-world driving situations, to ensure that it performs according to the factory specs. It also helps to break in all of the friction components, that way it’s completely tuned and ready to go once it’s installed.
Warranty – One of the benefits of buying a remanufactured transmission vs. a rebuilt transmission is the warranty. Street Smart Transmission for example, covers all of their reman transmissions with a 3 Year/Unlimited Mileage Nationwide Warranty (there is a mileage restriction for commercial vehicles). This covers parts and labor for transmission repairs performed by any licensed repair shop in the country. It’s also completely transferable if you ever decide to sell the vehicle. Compared to a mechanics warranty on a transmission rebuild, a remanufactured transmission warranty offers superior financial protection.
Is a remanufactured transmission worth it?
If you plan to keep your vehicle for as long as possible, then getting a transmission rebuild is certainly a viable option. However, a remanufactured transmission is a much better alternative. You’re getting as close to a brand-new transmission as it is possible. Companies like Street Smart Transmission also modify the transmission to correct all of the factory design flaws, allowing you to get a much longer service life from the transmission. So in terms of value for the money, a reman transmission might be the better way to go.
What Transmission Do I Have?
What Problem Does Your Chrysler Town & Country Have?
Let us know the year, mileage and problem you’re having as well as any trouble (OBD) codes you’ve found. If you’ve been given a quote or paid for a repair, we’d like to hear about that too!
Does not want to kick into 3rd wants to stick at around 50 or when gas petal is pushed to hard to fast 2002
I have a 2000 town and country. My mechanic says it needs a trans. Filter kit. It’s leaking fluid not much no problem with it’s drivability. He want’s $325 to fix it. Does it need to b done right away? Is that a good price?
I have a 03 Chrysler town and country it moves alitle in drive and reverse but that’s it. What could be wrong?
I have s 2007 town and country drives forward just fine but cant go in reverse whats up and can i keep driving it this way
No reverse
I have a 2014 Town and Country. It stalls when I’m at a stop light and also kind of gets stuck when changing gears. Almost like I’m driving a stick shift. There’s also a leak and will need a new fuel pump seal. Was told it stalls because the torque converter isn’t working, this along with the seal replacement, my mechanic says it’ll need a transmission rebuild which would cost about $2600. Does this sound right? I’d like to know before putting down money on a new transmission or just do the rebuild?
I have a 2008 Chrysler town and country and sometimes my van won’t reverse and there is something leaking under my vehicle
Mine had a hesitation for couple weeks & now it quite pulling , we checked fluid & it’s fine, so what is the problem ??
Thx , DeWeese Fam
intermittent hard shift into drive from stop.
I have a 2016 Town and Country. It started dieing at stops and then jumping or jerking when you would come to a stop. Then it just stoped pulling it would jump in and out of geer ! Took it to transmission shop had to get new transmission and some kinda cable from the transmission to the gear shift ! Any way I’m out almost 4000.00 on a 4 year old vehicle ! I’ll never have another Chrysler! My first brand new vehicle ever and all I’ve had is problems !
I have the identical year and model. 48,000 miles, needs new transmission for $4,500. Never will I buy a Chrysler either!
Was this not covered under warranty? 5 year/60k
I have. A 2009 town and country with 200K miles
It went into limp mode. We replaced the transmission oil pressure sensor and the variable pressure solenoid
After reassembling we test drove only to find the same codes. What next?
I have a 2016 town and country the problem is when it shifts the rpm rises up between 3 to 500 rpms I think it’s slipping, only 30,000 miles had it at dealer they said it was normal.ihave my doubts.Need another opinion.
My 2016 caravan does the same. 400 rpm flare between 4-5 and 5-6. Also really slow when shifting from 4-5 like slowly engaging a clutch over 1 second.
2016 T&C here….ours did the same and was just repaired under warranty. Faulty clutch pack.
Have a 2008 Town and Country. Will work in reverse, but will shut down when I put it in drive. Will not move.
i have a 05-chrysler town/country van with a 41te trans when cold it keeps shifting up and down from 3 to 4 gear no power no check engine lite once warm it gets slightly better but not much changed filter/fluid did not help ideas ?
Transmission slips when coming to a stop. Also feel a chatter at the same time. 2014 town and country with under 48000 miles. Any idea what the problem is?
I have a 2005 touring edition with the 3.8L front wheel drive. About 1200 miles ago the transmission started slipping. At the same time most of my display console behaved sporadically or not at all. I never lose my Tac but occasionally the speedometer will go dead as well and the odometer wont update. The pernandle will light up with a circle around every shift position or it wont work at all and I’ll have no overdrive/3rd?gear?. I keep the tac below 3000 and cruise along at about 40/45 tops but winters coming and I really don’t want to have all that torque when it gets here. I ran the onboard diagnostics program and was given a code 103 before the console reset itself. I get the same code when I connect my code reader to the outlet under the dash. The vehicle has 240,000 miles on it. all original equipment.
P1745 also large vacuum leak just came on i replaced valve body(junk yard) sensors on it installed tanny tranny filter new,fluid 2010 3.3 42te or whatever did valve body second time after using junkyard transducer and switch after valvebody seemed it was ok everytime i reset light with basic scanner it comes on like its programmed at start of what woukd be 2nd gear i think need some advice please help what i wanna know is do i need to reset vlp so i can get out of limp mode and will it stay in limp mode until reset
P075A is the code that pocket tech pro returned. Going to see a pro tomorrow. At 50 mph the rpms go to 4500 and higher. Seems like some kind of surge condition. Car performs ok from 0-40 but gets sketchy around 50mph.
2016 Chrysler Town and Country just below 60k miles
Loud roar and vibration at hiway speed it’s a 2008 Chrysler town and country 3.8l with 155000 miles on it
I have a 2015 Chrysler Town and country Touring, with 95000 + miles. Today pull into my driveway it start to slow down and I would not move and then it would buck again and speed up and if I got off the phone the gas and then do it again it would not more and then buck again and move. What is my problem it sounds like my tranny, I bought this Van for $15,000 3 month ago and with 60 day warranty. Brought it to another Garage and they said I need a tranny flush so I did that can it be out of tranny fluid and the screw me over.
What do you think and is a his going to cost me big money. ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
My 2014 T&C mini van has 121’000 and the tranny down shifts hard 2-1 and shutters and recently seems to be hesitating while driving normal at 30/50 mph.
I have a 2016 that won’t go into gear when started . Have to start it then turn it off and then move the fest shift lever down to neutral and start it in neutral . Had it repaired once under warranty but now doing it again . Noticed the anti skid icon light is on and the engine light is in when this happens . Going to take it back to place I bought it to get it fixed again but afraid it’s going to happen again after that . Lasted about 2 months last time before it started doing it