CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Chrysler Town And Country has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 20 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (74 reports).
1998 Chrysler Town And Country recalls
Most common 1998 Chrysler Town And Country problems
Problem areas named in the 296 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 74 |
| Electrical System | 66 |
| Air Bags | 45 |
| Power Train | 32 |
| Steering | 32 |
| Suspension | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
What owners report
THIS VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER NO BRAKE HAD TO QUICKLY TURN OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND TRY TO RESTART IT IS HAPPENING ON A DAILY BASIS AND IS VERY DANGEROUS I HAD A RECALL PART REPLACED BY DEALER AND STILL NOTHING SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE AS I SEE THIS IS A COMMON FACTOR AND EVENTUALLY WILL CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT
WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW AND RAIN FOR ONE DAY THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE UP, THE BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON, AND I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO DRIVE. I WAS ON A FLAT STREET AND IN MOTION WHEN IT OCCURRED.
COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO A RUPTURE OF A BRAKE LINE. LUCKY FOR US WE WERE ON A FLAT SECTION OF ROAD AND DRIFTED TO A STOP. IF WE HAD BEEN THREE SECONDS LATER WE WOULD HAVE CRASHED INTO CROSS TRAFFIC.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO SECURE THE FRONT DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND THE FRONT PASSENGER BOTH SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V076000 (SEAT BELTS).THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
VEHICLE CONTINUES TO TURN OFF WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND MUST RESTART VEHICLE WHILE APPROACHING A LIGHT OR GOING UP A HILL. VEHICLE TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP PRIOR AND COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE, REPAIR SHOP CONFIRMED ISSUES. HAVE REPORT FROM SHOP INDICATING CONCERN FOR SAFETY WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. LOOKED FOR RECALLS REGARDING THIS AND NOTHING REPORTED. AGAIN, VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING INTERMITENTLY AND MUST RESTART VEHICLE. ALL POWER TO VEHICLE STOPS. *TR
1998 Chrysler Town And Country questions
Does the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country: Air Bags; Air Bags:Frontal; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country?
Based on 296 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (74), Electrical System (66), Air Bags (45).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Chrysler Town And Country has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.