1998 Chrysler Town And Country Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,986miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,986 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Town And Country. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the battery, ABS, trac off, and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,986.”
NHTSA complaint #10640818, filed 2014-10, 146,986 miles“Seat belt periodically releases when child car seat rubs against seat belt buckle. The car is a 1998 Chrysler Town And Country. If the car seat is buckled into one of the car's middle seats tightly, it sometimes presses the release mechanism of the Chrysler seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #10041223, filed 2003-10“Nhtsa recall 02 v 076 000/ manufacturer's recall b09 concerning seat belts:dealer: adamson's Chrysler dodge in rochester, mn. Phone# unable to honor recall, parts were not available. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015818, filed 2002-08“Gen 3 seat belts have been tested to be a safety risk as they are easily unbuckled with very slight pressure. We want them replaced with the gen 4 seat belts.”
NHTSA complaint #759446, filed 2002-03“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that another vehicle rear ended the contact and the seat belts failed to secure the front driver and the front passenger. A police report was filed. The front driver and the front passenger both sustained back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included under NHTSA campaign number: 02v076000 (seat belts).the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10679932, filed 2015-01Related recalls
- 02V076000Mar 8, 2002On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 1997–1999, Dodge Caravan 1997–1999, Plymouth Voyager 1997–1999
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 9 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 15 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology