1998 Chrysler Town And Country Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 296 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 3% of the 296 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,400 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.
“First problem occurred three days after we purchased this used. Transmission locked into neutral and would not disengage. This happened while driving. Vehicle had to be towed. Rebuilt transmission cost $1500. Got it back and 4 days later the fan to cool the engine went out. In the shop another 2 days costing an additional $180.00. Feel like I am hemmorhaging money on this car. Left drivers window switch doesn't work at times and window gets stuck in the open position.”
NHTSA complaint #10070842, filed 2004-01, 69,400 miles“While driving in city or country with heater defroster/defogger in use all windshields front/rear plus windows got foggy, forcing consumer to open driver's and passenger's windows. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the probles. Ts....”
NHTSA complaint #10004135, filed 2003-01“While driving on the highway headlights/dash lights, and mirrors went out for about a couple of seconds, then came back on. This has happened twice. The dealer has seen the vehicle but can't duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #850200, filed 1999-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 17 | 3% |
| 2013 | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 | 25 | 4% |
| 2011 | 19 | 2% |
| 2010 | 33 | 2% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 63 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 28 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 17 | 7% |
| 2002 | 16 | 4% |
| 2001 | 41 | 9% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 | 35 | 9% |
| 1996 | 75 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 14 | 9% |
| 1993 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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