1998 Chrysler Town And Country Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 15%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,525miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 15% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,525 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag light had been on for months and was on when I bought the car last november, 2013. So it had been on for an unknown period of time. The horn and cruise control stopped working after I blew the horn at someone who did not turn on green arrow in front of me. I am sure it was the clockspring which operates those three features. The dealer would not fix it at Chrysler's cost because the VIN number was not part of the clockspring recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10575507, filed 2014-03, 121,000 miles“Vehicle continues to turn off when slowing down and must restart vehicle while approaching a light or going up a hill. Vehicle taken to repair shop prior and could not find anything wrong with vehicle, repair shop confirmed issues. Have report from shop indicating concern for safety while driving vehicle. Looked for recalls regarding this and nothing reported. Again, vehicle stops running intermitently and must restart vehicle. All power to vehicle stops.”
NHTSA complaint #10652960, filed 2014-11, 300,000 miles“After starting the vehicle air bag light would come on and would stay on the reminder of the time that vehicle operated. Dealership had been notified, but the problem had not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10040751, filed 2003-09, 76,000 miles“This vehicle had two clock spring failures with the air bag warning light staying on. The first occurred at 3000 miles. The second failure caused cruise control to cease working. With power steering complaint, the vibration and grumbling in the steering at slow speeds was a cause of concern. After the steering rack was replaced, and longer steering hoses placed on the vehicle, the vibration continued in the steering, although somewhat subdued. The steering pump flow control valve was worn. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008550, filed 2002-11, 3,000 miles“While driving the vehicles air bag warning light illuminated and stayed on. Possible clock spring failure. Vehicle made in march 98, 2 weeks outside of recall limit.”
NHTSA complaint #10017938, filed 2003-05, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V480000Oct 6, 2004On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 1998–2000, Dodge Caravan 1998–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1998–2000 +2 more
- 02V293000Nov 7, 2002On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998, Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998 +2 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 39 | 10% |
| 2014 | 76 | 12% |
| 2013 | 50 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 24 | 3% |
| 2010 | 269 | 17% |
| 2009 | 191 | 27% |
| 2008 | 375 | 19% |
| 2007 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 61 | 14% |
| 2005 | 153 | 18% |
| 2004 | 14 | 8% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 67 | 17% |
| 2001 | 72 | 16% |
| 2000 | 30 | 10% |
| 1999 | 59 | 16% |
| 1998 | 45 | 15% |
| 1997 | 84 | 22% |
| 1996 | 124 | 13% |
| 1995 | 5 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
67 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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