1997 Chrysler Town And Country Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 1% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently the power locks on our Chrysler Town And Country minivan have begun to malfunction. They lock and unlock without reason, both while we are driving as well as when the car is parked in our driveway. Tonight they locked immediately after I had closed one of the sliding doors after buckling my children in and before I had opened the driver's door, locking my keys inside. Fortunately my husband was also around and was carrying his spare. I believe that this malfunction presents a serious safety hazard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10157665, filed 2006-05, 107,500 miles“Consumer stated while driving, the windshield wipers came on without touching the controls. Also, the door latches activated while the vehicle was in motion, even though no one had touched them.”
NHTSA complaint #10031473, filed 2003-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 60 | 7% |
| 2003 | 14 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 31 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
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 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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