1997 Chrysler Town And Country Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 22%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 22% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to dmv to have my car inspected and was given a report that stated several parts on my vehicle were recalled. I am trying to find out if vehicle can be serviced for free from dealer because of the defects or will I have to pay for them? Parts listed under recall were rc-j25-09 emissions recall j25 mopar value line catalytic converters my car failed for emissions problems b24-clockspring safety recall - lifetime warranty 895- safety recall fuel rail seals.”
NHTSA complaint #10475511, filed 2012-09, 195,045 miles“This defect effects air bag and horn at the same time. This is a safety issue. We can not count on the air bag to work nor the horn to function in an emergency. I think its quite unusual that both are not functioning. Thank you for your concern and attention. Ph **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**765869”
NHTSA complaint #10007341, filed 2002-08, 131,564 miles“Purchased as used vehicle with the premium warranty offered by dealer. Air bag light remains on, warning horn does not work and cruise control is inoperative. Took the vehicle to Chrysler dealer this morning and seemed to me the other three customers at the counter had the same complaint all echoed my problem. While discussing it another customer chimed in I had mine fixed last week- under warranty. Got called 2 hours later to inform me it needed the clock spring replaced to the tune of $227.60. Would like to get all or some of this back and a warranty on repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007056, filed 2002-06, 73,850 miles“Chrysler lxi minivan -- 1997 -- airbag, horn failure [clockspring?] -- reported by many as a common issue. Car has about 52,000 miles. Engine was replaced (short block) at 13,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10183176, filed 2007-02, 52,000 miles“Request reimbursement for numerous multi-function switch replacements. The problem caused the turn signals and horn to work intermittently, also the windshield wipers turned on by themselves. By the fourth failure the consumer took the vehicle to an independent car center and the problem was diagnosed as a broken clockspring. After two years of the ongoing problem and asking if there was a recall, the consumer then discovered there was a recall on the clockspring.”
NHTSA complaint #10072113, filed 2004-05, 38,928 milesRelated recalls
- 02V293000Nov 7, 2002On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998, Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 39 | 10% |
| 2014 | 76 | 12% |
| 2013 | 50 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 24 | 3% |
| 2010 | 269 | 17% |
| 2009 | 191 | 27% |
| 2008 | 375 | 19% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 61 | 14% |
| 2005 | 153 | 18% |
| 2004 | 14 | 8% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 67 | 17% |
| 2001 | 72 | 16% |
| 2000 | 30 | 10% |
| 1999 | 59 | 16% |
| 1998 | 45 | 15% |
| 1997 | 84 | 22% |
| 1996 | 124 | 13% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
78 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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