1998 Chrysler Town And Country Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 4% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Cruise control does not work at all. The horn works but not when you need it, and you have to move around on the horn area to find a spot that will work. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770860”
NHTSA complaint #10006833, filed 2003-01, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred when driving various speeds. Additionally, the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 04v480000 (air bags) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10575404, filed 2014-03, 118,000 miles“Air bag light started flashing on and off while cruise control failed to engage or operate properly. Also, cigarette lighter recepticle failed to operate. The dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for these problems. Consumer states horn is inoperable for the second time now. Ignition switch failed and was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #891478, filed 2001-06“Vehicle stopped in parking lot with engine running. Took foot off brake to accelerate, and engine revved up, and vehicle took off. Applied brakes, did not stop vehicle. It sped up to 60 MPH, hit cars/ fence. Finally, stopped vehicle. Vehicle still at dealer, damage unknown, Chrysler contacted, said file opened.”
NHTSA complaint #875685, filed 2000-11“The airbag light kept coming on, took to dealer, couldn't find problem. Cruise control stopped working. Found out it was the clockspring. Had to replace it myself at a cost of $90.00, would have cost almost $400.00 to have dealer install.”
NHTSA complaint #765052, filed 2002-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 5% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 2% |
| 2010 | 32 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 3% |
| 2008 | 34 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 | 66 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
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 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.
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