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2002 Chrysler Town Country Lift Gate Problems

Owners of the Chrysler 2002 Town and Country may experience various problems with the power lift gate. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation in 2004 due to multiple consumer complaints regarding power 2001-2003 model lift gates opening while the vehicles were in motion. A recall was issued in 2005, but only for 2003 models, leaving 2002 Town and Country owners responsible for the financial burden of lift gate repairs.

Failure to Open

Owners of the 2002 Town and Country have complained to the NHTSA that the lift gate sometimes wont open with the power button, remote control or manually. One consumer states that the problem has been present in the vehicle since the date it was purchased from the dealer. No recall has been issued to resolve this problem.

Difficulty Latching

Drivers of 2002 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles have reported to NHTSA various difficulties in getting the lift gates to latch when using the keypad. The latch may open part way and remain like that. RepairPal states that updating the module software may fix the keypad problem.

Opens Arbitrarily

Consumer complaints to NHTSA indicate that some lift gates on 2002 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles open randomly while the vehicle is in motion or while the vehicle is shifting into drive. Consumers have been told by authorized dealers that the cause of the problem is unknown.