2007 Chrysler Town & Country Problems: 1 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2007 model year · 280+ owner reports · Updated April 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 280+ owner reports, the 2007 Chrysler Town & Country has 1 documented known issues, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Cooling System Failures (3.3L/3.8L V6) ($400-$1,200 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Cooling System Failures (3.3L/3.8L V6) with 280 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $400 to $1,200. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 1 Known Issues
On the 2001-2010 Chrysler Town & Country, the 3.3L and 3.8L V6 engines suffer from water pump failures, thermostat failures, and radiator fan relay failures. The water pump weep hole is a common leak point. Overheating can cause head gasket failure. The cooling fan relay is a frequent failure point causing overheating at idle.
Common Symptoms
- Engine overheating, especially at idle or in traffic
- Coolant leak from water pump area
- Temperature gauge fluctuating
- Heater blowing cold air
- Radiator fan not running at idle
How to Fix
Replace water pump (Gates 43090 for 3.8L), thermostat (Stant 45359, 195F), and radiator cap as a set. Check cooling fan relay in fuse box. Flush entire cooling system with Mopar OAT coolant (68048953AB). Monitor temperature gauge regularly, especially in summer traffic.
What Owners Are Using
Parts and tips from 280+ owners who fixed this issue
- TipGates water pump 43090 (3.8L) - replace thermostat (Stant 45359), water pump, and radiator cap together as preventive set
- TipUse only Mopar OAT coolant 68048953AB. Flush coolant every 30,000 miles
- NoteCheck cooling fan operation manually at every oil change - fan relay failure is the most common single cause of overheating
- UpgradeDenso OE-quality radiator — direct fit replacement (Denso Radiator)
- UpgradeMishimoto performance aluminum radiator for improved cooling (Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator)
- UpgradeGates water pump — OE-quality replacement with gasket (Gates Water Pump)
- UpgradeGMB water pump — reliable OEM alternative (GMB Water Pump)
- UpgradeStant thermostat — OE-spec temperature control (Stant Thermostat)
- UpgradeGates thermostat with housing for complete replacement (Gates Thermostat)
- UpgradeTYC cooling fan assembly — complete bolt-on replacement (TYC Cooling Fan Assembly)
- UpgradeDorman cooling fan motor — OE replacement (Dorman Cooling Fan Motor)