1998 Chrysler Town And Country Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 21%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 21% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle has stalled while driving on the highway with my kids in the car leaving me with no power no brake had to quickly turn off to the shoulder and try to restart it is happening on a daily basis and is very dangerous I had a recall part replaced by dealer and still nothing something has to be done as I see this is a common factor and eventually will cause a major accident”
NHTSA complaint #10994609, filed 2017-06, 106,549 miles“Cranked, started, ran for 1 second, and stalled. This happened three times in a row. Then it would not crank until we returned the next day and it started and ran fine. This became an intermittent problem over time and eventually failed altogether. Very mysterious but I found the cause and repaired it. It has not failed since I repaired it 7-21-2012. The problem was a cold solder joint on the bcm located behind the instrument cluster. Please contact me and I will explain.”
NHTSA complaint #10640958, filed 2014-10, 185,000 miles“While driving in snow and rain for one day the steering wheel froze up, the battery light went on, and I was no longer able to drive. I was on a flat street and in motion when it occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10809919, filed 2015-12, 152,000 miles“The van starts but will not take any gas and die immediately. It will start about 4-5 times then not start at all. Like others who have filed a complaint, the gauges act funny then flatline. It usually takes several days before it will start again. I have had a computer hooked up to it but it doesn't read anything wrong with the vehicle. It is not dependable at all. I have replaced relays and gave it a full tune up.”
NHTSA complaint #10278826, filed 2009-07, 90,000 miles“I bought a 1998 Chrysler Town And Country and after 2 weeks the van started having problems. The car wouldn't start in the gas station on the first try but did start on the second. From that incident on the car would need several starts to get it running and the instrument panel would go dead while I was driving and then suddenly jump back on and die again. This went on for about a week and a half before it stopped starting at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330376, filed 2010-05, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 107 | 20% |
| 2015 | 62 | 16% |
| 2014 | 215 | 34% |
| 2013 | 393 | 58% |
| 2012 | 395 | 62% |
| 2011 | 523 | 68% |
| 2010 | 978 | 63% |
| 2009 | 453 | 64% |
| 2008 | 1,242 | 64% |
| 2007 | 43 | 20% |
| 2006 | 74 | 17% |
| 2005 | 164 | 19% |
| 2004 | 23 | 14% |
| 2003 | 40 | 16% |
| 2002 | 60 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 16% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 56 | 15% |
| 1998 | 62 | 21% |
| 1997 | 78 | 20% |
| 1996 | 120 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
67 complaintsAir bags
45 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