1991 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1991 Chrysler Town And Country, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes1033.3%
- Engine310.0%
- Interior & seats310.0%
- Seat belts310.0%
- Transmission26.7%
- Body & structure26.7%
- Tires & wheels26.7%
- Powertrain (other)13.3%
- Electrical13.3%
- Steering13.3%
- Airbags13.3%
- Fuel system13.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE ABS FUNCTION WAS CONSTANTLY ON WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) AND WOULD HAVE TO BE DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS SHE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE TOOK 20-30 ADDITIONAL FEET TO STOP. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE AT THE DEALER ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008, THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE WIRING AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CYLINDER MODULE AND ELECTRICAL WORK. THE REPAIR WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $200. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING FURTHER COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
ON TWO OCCASIONS ENGINE BELT CAME OFF, REASON UNKNOWN. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME.*AK *SB
THERE IS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR WON'T CLOSE, IS BROKEN AND AIR IS COMING INTO THE CRACKS OF THE DOOR. IN ADDITION, SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY/VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, AND CONSUMER HAS TO GET A JUMP/LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
THERE IS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR WON'T CLOSE, IS BROKEN AND AIR IS COMING INTO THE CRACKS OF THE DOOR. IN ADDITION, SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY/VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, AND CONSUMER HAS TO GET A JUMP/LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
CROSSING THE HIGHWAY AND HIT BY OTHER VEHICLE ON SIDE LEFT REAR TAIL GATE POPPED OPEN AND RIDERS WERE EJECTED. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
THERE IS AN OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR WON'T CLOSE, IS BROKEN AND AIR IS COMING INTO THE CRACKS OF THE DOOR. IN ADDITION, SEAT BELT ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY/VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING, AND CONSUMER HAS TO GET A JUMP/LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF, AND DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEAT BELT RECALL WORK DENIED DUE TO MILEAGE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT, BLOWING WHITE SMOKE & THEN STALLED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS TOLD ENGINE HEAD GASKET CRACKED. MECHANIC PUT A GASKET ON ENGINE HEAD, BUT DID NOT REPLACE ENGINE. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE, SEALS WERE LEAKING. ENGINE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE CLOSING SLIDING DOOR, DOOR CAME COMPLETELY OFF WITHOUT WARNING. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND GAVE CONSUMER A FILE # 8125457 CONCERNING INCIDENT. *AK
WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE DOOR'S WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOCK THE CONSUMER OUT OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TREAD SEPARATION ON FIRESTONE TIRE. REPLACEMENT TIRES BOUGHT IN 1999, LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE 18000 MILES ON TIRES - TREAD IS EXCELLENT. SECOND FAILURE - PREVIOUS IN 2002. SUPREME SI P205 70R15 DOT HYMO 552 019. BAR CODE 08492. *JB
TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWICE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ABS FAILED TO OPERATE AND THE VEHICLE TOOK 20-30 ADDITIONAL FEET TO STOP. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE AT THE DEALER ON FEBRUARY 15, 2008, THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS FAILURE WITH THE WIRING AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED A CYLINDER MODULE AND ELECTRICAL WORK. THE REPAIR WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $200. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING FURTHER COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
I'M TRYING SO HARD TO GET A DATABASE OF THE HISTORY OF RECALLS FOR MY CAR WITHOUT LUCK .CAN YOU HELP THANKS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A POP SOUND WAS SUDDENLY HEARD AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT SHORTED OUT. THE DEALER HAD AN ENGINEER INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND TAKE PICTURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE GASOLINE INSIDE OF VEHICLE. FUEL RAIL WAS DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT, AND WHEN HE LIFTED HOOD UP THERE WAS GASOLINE SPILLED ALL OVER ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .