1997 Chrysler Town And Country Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 9%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,094miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 9% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,094 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield wipers stop working, then start working, then stop again without warning. I never know when they will work or not. I have taken it to two different repair places and they can't diagnose the problem because wipers have not completely stopped working. It is very hazardous not knowing if the wipers will work or not, and no one seems to be able to fix them permanently.”
NHTSA complaint #10583609, filed 2014-04, 125,000 miles“The flimsy plastic clips that hold the windows to the track of the power door windows are a hazard. They brake extremely easy and could leave a person trapped inside the car in a event of not being able to open the door. Our van is currently disabled to the plastic retainer clip braking. As an engineer myself I am appalled at the poor design. I'm sure the design was cheap to manufacture, but its totally incapable of surviving any stress. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis***761559”
NHTSA complaint #10008790, filed 2002-05, 40,000 miles“When vehicle is in park and the key is not in the ignition, the consumer can still shift the gears to reverse. Dealer has been notified. The rearview mirror had fallen. (assumed due to the heat) the consumer's daughter moved the gear shift down and in reverse and the second vehicle was adjacent but several feet behind the vehicle. The driver's side door was severely pushed forward and the front end of the second vehicle was damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10037640, filed 2003-09, 86,000 miles“While the vehicle was parked in front of my residence at approx. 8:30 pm I heard an exploding sound come from the van. I went outside to see what had happened and saw the rear window blown out from the inside. It was obvious that the window broke from the inside out because the glass was pushed out and completely shattered, a few chips of glass were on the outside of the van approx 3 to 4 feet away from the rear of the van, indicating the force with which the window blew out. …”
NHTSA complaint #723159, filed 2000-05“Dear NHTSA: the problem is simple. The rearview mirror fell off the windshield because, I assume, the heat of the afternoon. Luckily, it did not occur while I was driving, but happened while the car was parked outdoors. It was a hot and humid day. (in newark, n.j.) I understand from friends this is becoming something of a regular problem and auto parts stores are now stocked with replacement kits. I went back to my dealer, and there was no problem getting it fixed. There is a problem, however, that it happened to a car that has only been on the road for 2 years 7 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #707925, filed 1999-06Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 3% |
| 2013 | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 2% |
| 2010 | 33 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 63 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 28 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 17 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 41 | 9% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 35 | 9% |
| 1996 | 75 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 14 | 9% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
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 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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