1998 Chrysler Town And Country Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 1% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“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“Serpentine belt slipped off when driving in rainy conditions with child in vehicle. Causing loss of power steering and engine to overheat. Was stranded and had to call family to be picked up. Had to have car towed and pay out of pocket expense to have serpentine belt put back on.”
NHTSA complaint #10547076, filed 2013-10, 160,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69 | 13% |
| 2015 | 63 | 16% |
| 2014 | 151 | 24% |
| 2013 | 108 | 16% |
| 2012 | 100 | 16% |
| 2011 | 107 | 14% |
| 2010 | 302 | 19% |
| 2009 | 96 | 14% |
| 2008 | 204 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 12% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
67 complaintsElectrical system
62 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 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.
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