1997 Chrysler Town And Country Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 189,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I am complaining about the safety belt buckle in my daimlerchrysler 1997 minivan. It is a Chrysler gen3 belt that does not pass the standard auto industry test for accidental release. Additionally, it is too easy to insert the tang wrong, where the belt is not latched at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10112105, filed 2005-02“We have the gen 3 seatbelts, we just learned of their danger. When my son was in a car seat, the belt came undone spontaneously many times. Why is there not an official recall on these? Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770243, filed 2002-11“While driving under rainy conditions, consumer stated the vehicle suddenly loss all power everything shuts down. Took to dealer, and dealer stated that the serpentine belt fell off. Consumer states belt fell off 5 times. Dealer has told consumer not to drive vehicle in the rain. Please describe further. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002220, filed 2003-01“This vehicle is equipped with one belt system and it slipped off with no reason. Steering became hard and vehicle almost crashed into other oncoming vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #735415, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 02V076000Mar 8, 2002On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 1997–1999, Dodge Caravan 1997–1999, Plymouth Voyager 1997–1999
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 9 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 15 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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