1997 Chrysler Town And Country Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 204miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 3% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 204 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.
“Well I'am having electrical issues now I close my hood and my 4 ways start blinking, I turn on my van and the ABS & and air bag light come on when I start it but never go off.the cv boot is bad and the half shalf on passenger side I think its making alot of sound when I go down the road ,I already brought brand new outter tie rod ends for both sides, and swag bar lings brand new for both sides springs and mounts, and struts the radio seems to fade in and out you can not see any station numbers or clock time on it so I figured its and elec issues and now in the last couple of day like about…”
NHTSA complaint #10745582, filed 2015-08, 204 miles“This is the second time this part has failed. The previous failure was in january 1999 according to the service writer and the dealership. The service writer tells me I must pay for the time for repairs and I feel this cost should be absorbed by the manufacture. Thank you for your time. James w. Roberts. Does not mention any safety defects.”
NHTSA complaint #725140, filed 2000-07“Doors begin to make a whirring noise when attempt to lock, then won't lock. Repaired under warranty on 3 previous occasions. At dealer at present and told that we would have to pay for defect this time. Found technical service bulletin#230399 detailing exact problem. Should I be responsible for the cost of the repairs?”
NHTSA complaint #727135, filed 2000-08“Intergrated child seat located behind drivers seat is difficlult to open when latch becomes contaminated from child eating. Seat has never been used. There was recall 98v185000 on this problem, but consumer's vehicle was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #8005748, filed 2002-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 111 | 21% |
| 2015 | 42 | 11% |
| 2014 | 89 | 14% |
| 2013 | 63 | 9% |
| 2012 | 58 | 9% |
| 2011 | 58 | 8% |
| 2010 | 111 | 7% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 | 96 | 5% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 11 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 29 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology