1998 Chrysler Town And Country Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 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.
“Water from under the car and into enginge during car wash and rain causes serpintine belt to fall off, rendering car without power steering and other functions. Driving on winding wet roads at slow speed is extremely hazardous if the belt falls off. Belt has been replaced and adjusted. Manufacturer recommends installing a new engine mount bracket, but refuses to pay for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10143382, filed 2005-11, 30,000 miles“Bolt securing the hydraulic pump to the tailgate broke off allowing the pump to pop off. Tailgate fell closed, it will not remain open with only one hydrolic pump. A portion of the bolt is lodged in the body of the van.”
NHTSA complaint #10067542, filed 2004-04“Experiencing problem with various excessive leakages coming into vehicle due to body alignment. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Please provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #884627, filed 2001-03“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Town And Country. While attempting to trade in the vehicle, the contact was informed that the undercarriage of the frame was rusted. The vehicle has been to the dealer for routine maintenance and no one has ever informed him of any rust located underneath the vehicle. The vehicle had been modified by the braun corporation for the purpose of transporting persons with disabilities. The contact called braun corporation for assistance, but they stated that nothing could be done. The current mileage was 82,378 and the failure mileage was unknown. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 75 | 14% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4% |
| 2012 | 33 | 5% |
| 2011 | 37 | 5% |
| 2010 | 37 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 48 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 38 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 7% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 33 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 14% |
| 1994 | 24 | 16% |
| 1993 | 13 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 23% |
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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