1997 Chrysler Town And Country Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 6%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,678miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 6% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,678 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, 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.
“On july 5th my fiancee and my 2 daughters were driving to meet her aunt in new jersey interstate 80. While driving my Chrysler Town And Country 1997 at the normal speed limit she noticed the vehicle smoking in the front vents. As the smoke progressed she was concerned and went to pull the vehicle over, as she did she was not able to use the brake initially and rode several meters before the car would come to a stop (over on the highway). …”
NHTSA complaint #10162340, filed 2006-07, 98,900 miles“January 2003 - r & r cross over pipes had a crack. Had to replace january 2003 - 3 lugnuts fell off. Had to replace july 2003 - key cylinder locked up. Had to replace and had the car towed. October 2003 - fuel pump went bad. Part broke inside the gas tank. Had to remove the tank and buy a new part. I have a toyota with 128k miles and it has never had any of these problems! I'm thinking about trading the van in.”
NHTSA complaint #10070961, filed 2004-01, 57,199 miles“I replaced the fuel filter about 6 months ago and put about 6 months ago. We were going to church and the van quit on me. I pulled off to the side of the road and could smell gas. Gas was leaking almost onto the muffler. This could have been catastrophic. The fuel line shouldn't be running so close to the exhaust line. I thank god that the van didn't catch on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10410635, filed 2011-07“Whenever I fill up the gas tanks on my 97 town & country and 98 dodge grand caravan, the fuel gauge intermittently goes to empty and you'll hear the ding sounds. This occurs intemittetly until the gauge is halfway empty. This been going on now for over 2 years and it's annoying.”
NHTSA complaint #10143694, filed 2005-11“Engine has quit without warning while being driven six times between 1/1/00 and 5/17/00. It has occurred at all speeds, sets no codes, does not hesitate, stumble, spudder, just quits like you turned off the key! On several of these occasions accidents were almost caused by vehicles behind my vehicle not realizing my deacceleration and stop. Replaced fuel pump, knock sensor, crankshaft sensor..”
NHTSA complaint #723022, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 00V268000Sep 13, 2000Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from…Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 14 | 2% |
| 2013 | 40 | 6% |
| 2012 | 58 | 9% |
| 2011 | 110 | 14% |
| 2010 | 29 | 2% |
| 2009 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 25 | 1% |
| 2007 | 56 | 26% |
| 2006 | 40 | 9% |
| 2005 | 95 | 11% |
| 2004 | 58 | 35% |
| 2003 | 13 | 5% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 | 176 | 19% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
84 complaintsElectrical system
78 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsBrakes
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
35 complaintsSteering
29 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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