The Chrysler Town & Country, which was first introduced to the world in 1989, is one of the most popular minivans that is currently in production. It has gone through five different generations, with each successive generation becoming more aesthetically pleasing. Minivans have become synonymous with families and as such, the other changes that have occurred to the Town & Country line have been made with families in mind.The most recent generation, which debuted in 2007, features several important improvements, including an increased focus on safety which has resulted in a five star rating from the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Although the 2011 model elevated the styling and interior to make the minivan feel more like a luxury vehicle, there have still been some mechanical complaints. Over the past decade a wide variety of sporadic issues have been reported from Town & Country owners; none of these issues have resulted in a recall, but for those unlucky enough to deal with them they can cause an undue financial burden. The most common issues over the past two generations include a faulty lock system, in which one or more of the locks stops operating via the power lock function, various power steering failures and multiple different issues with the suspension. Although the majority of these issues do not cost an extremely large amount of money to fix, those who are unlucky enough to deal with multiple issues will definitely feel the pinch financially.
One of the best ways to deal with potential vehicle issues, especially those that are common enough to be well known, is to increase the duration of the vehicle’s warranty. There are several options available to purchase an extended warranty for a Chrysler Town & Country, regardless of if the coverage is desired for a 2012 model or for one that was purchased a few years ago. Investing in an extended warranty will protect the driver from having to bear the brunt of multiple mechanical repairs and, in most cases, will pay for itself after just one usage. In addition to which, the peace of mind that an extended warranty can provide, especially in today’s unstable economic climate, is more than worth the price of obtaining the warranty.