2013 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY

Typical onset: 80,000-140,000 mi

Symptoms: harsh or delayed 2-3 shifts, transmission shuddering during acceleration, limp mode with P0750 or P0871 codes, complete loss of forward gears

Fix: Most cases require full rebuild or replacement. Internal clutch packs wear prematurely, solenoid body failures common. Rebuild: 12-16 hours labor. Remanufactured unit swap: 8-10 hours.

Estimated cost: $2,800-4,500

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: milky pink transmission fluid, chocolate milk appearance in coolant reservoir, transmission slipping after engine reaches operating temp, erratic shifting when hot

Fix: Cooler integrated into radiator end tank fails, allowing coolant/ATF mixing. Requires radiator replacement, full fluid flush of transmission and cooling system, often followed by transmission failure if not caught early. 4-6 hours labor plus potential transmission damage.

Estimated cost: $800-1,200 initially, $3,500-5,000 if transmission damaged

Typical onset: 90,000-150,000 mi

Symptoms: coolant loss with no external leaks, white smoke from exhaust on cold start, P0302/P0304/P0306 misfires (left bank), milky oil or oil in coolant, overheating

Fix: Left head prone to cracking between valves or head gasket failure due to heat cycling. Requires left head removal, inspection/resurfacing or replacement, new gasket set, timing chain inspection. 14-18 hours labor. Often find worn guides/chain tensioners while apart.

Estimated cost: $2,500-4,000

Typical onset: 100,000-160,000 mi

Symptoms: ticking/tapping noise from engine, worse at cold start, P0300 random misfire codes, loss of power, check engine light with multiple cylinder misfire codes

Fix: Roller rocker arms wear or lifters collapse, especially with poor oil change history. Requires both head removals to access, replace all rockers/lifters as set, inspect cam lobes. 16-20 hours labor. Do timing chains while you're in there.

Estimated cost: $2,200-3,800

Typical onset: 60,000-120,000 mi

Symptoms: fuel pump cycling on/off randomly, wipers running on their own, gauges going haywire, no start / no crank intermittently, horn honking randomly, multiple electrical gremlins at once

Fix: The TIPM controls most electrical functions and fails from internal corrosion or component failure. Requires TIPM replacement and dealer programming. Located under hood, accessible. 2-3 hours labor plus programming time.

Estimated cost: $800-1,400

Typical onset: 80,000-120,000 mi

Symptoms: coolant leak from timing cover area, grinding or whining noise from front of engine, overheating, coolant in oil (catastrophic failure mode)

Fix: Water pump is internally driven by timing chain, hidden behind timing cover. Failure requires front cover removal, timing chain work. Do timing chains, guides, tensioners at same time. 8-12 hours labor.

Estimated cost: $1,200-2,000

Typical onset: 70,000-110,000 mi

Symptoms: clunk when shifting from park to drive/reverse, excessive vibration at idle in gear, visible engine movement when accelerating, drivetrain shudder during throttle tip-in

Fix: Right-side transmission mount (dogbone) tears or separates. Common wear item on these heavy vans. Straightforward replacement, support engine/trans, swap mount. 1.5-2 hours labor.

Estimated cost: $200-350