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RS platform

2002 Chrysler Town and Country — 3.3L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 Town and Country 3.3L V6. Covers both the standard and High Output 3.3L V6.

Body VANEngine 3.3L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2002 Chrysler Town and Country 3.3L V6 is a minivan built on Chrysler’s RS platform, powered by a 3.3-liter V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA-rated at 16/22/18 mpg, with routine oil service calling for 5 quarts of 5W-30 API oil with the filter. Across the Town and Country’s 1990–2018 complaint history, the 2002 model accumulated 419 owner complaints and eight recalls, with steering cited as the top complaint area. That volume sits below the 2011 peak of 773 complaints but well above the 1990 low of 14, placing the 2002 model year in the middle of the pack within the model’s long-term reliability record rather than marking it as either a standout problem year or an unusually clean one.

Model year2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 500 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size215-70R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	04861480AA
Fuel filter	04809118AE discontinued
Spark plug	SP303917AC
Battery	BB34F101AA
Front wiper blades	05096134AC
Serpentine belt	04593684AA
Thermostat	68210217AA alt 04781674AA
Cabin air filter	82205905

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	200.8 in
Overall width	78.7 in
Overall height	68.9 in
Wheelbase	119.3 in
Curb weight	4627 lb
Track (front / rear)	63 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.5 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt w/ filter
Power Steering Fluid	MS9602

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70-75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Upper: 8.8 ft-lbs; Lower: 16.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	PTU: 20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	PTU: 14.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.45-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	7000-15,800 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	13 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap	0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number	34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	500 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	58.0 + or - 5.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	12
Injector Primary Resistance	13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	100
Engine Compression	100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure	30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH TEVES / WITH TRW
Torque Caliper to Bracket	26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	125 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH TEVES / WITH TRW
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in / 0.0003 in / 0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0055 in / 0.0014 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

40 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

40 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees. Bolt torque after 90 degree turn should be over 90 ft. lbs.; if not replace bolt.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	45 ft. lbs.	45 ft. lbs
2	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
3	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees. Bolt torque after 90 degree turn should be over 90 ft. lbs.; if not replace bolt.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

30 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 100,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 100,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows a low complaint baseline in 1990‑1991 (14‑28 complaints) that jumps to 473 complaints in 2001, indicating a rise in issues entering the 2002 model year. Although the JSON does not list a total complaint count for 2002, the top‑complaint areas for that year—Steering (63), Air Bags (52), Electrical System (33), and Latches/Locks/Linkages (22)—reflect the same elevated problem areas seen in the surrounding years. Crash‑related complaints (16) and fire‑related complaints (13) for 2002 further point to safety‑relevant concerns that were absent in the earlier 1990‑1991 period. Recall and investigation figures for 2002 are not supplied in the data, so the specific frequency of manufacturer‑driven recalls cannot be determined from the record. Taken together, the pattern suggests that 2002 falls within a period of higher complaint volume and safety‑related issues, making it a less attractive choice for a used purchase unless a thorough pre‑buy inspection verifies the condition of steering, airbag, electrical, and latch systems.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

116

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

419

Owner complaints

16 involved a crash · 13 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’01 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 419 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering63

Air Bags52

Electrical System33

Latches/Locks/Linkages22

Exterior Lighting21

Power Train20

Engine & Engine Cooling18

Structure15

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 116 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
9004275	2020-07-22	Electrical System	KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-20	2020-04-30	Equipment	Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20	2020-04-22	Electrical System	Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
3100519	2019-11-20	Structure	Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 34 battery Vehicles taking 5 qt w/ filter RS-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 04861480AA Fuel filter 04809118AE Spark plug SP303917AC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 Town and Country 3.3L V6 take?

5 qt w/ filter of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2002 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.3L V6 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined mpg.