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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1998 Chrysler Town And Country Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 296 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 1% of the 296 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Passenger side sliding door unlocked and slid open while driving, after it had been slammed shut the automatic lock engaged. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem so they were unable to fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #10038154, filed 2003-10

“1998 Chrysler Town And Country transmission failed while driving on the highway. There was no warning prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer who indicated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. The consumer contacted the manufacturer for financial assistance but since the vehicle was out of warranty they refused any assistance. The belt and tensioner were replaced because they were noisy. The handbrake did not hold. The dealer replaced the lever and cable assembly. The front struts were replaced. The sway bar link was replaced because it was noisy. …”

NHTSA complaint #10157361, filed 2006-05

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016163%
201531%
201441%
201330%
201220%
201130%
201091%
200941%
2008141%
200721%
200682%
2005607%
2003146%
2002236%
2001194%
200041%
199951%
199821%
199721%
1996313%
199535%
19941510%
1993105%
199211%
1991312%

Other parts of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country

Engine cooling
67 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Air bags
45 complaints
Steering
30 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Visibility (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 Nov 1, 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