Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 1997 Chrysler Town And Country has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 386 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E053000 WIX FILTERATION/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03E045000 INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS/FUEL FILTER LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V293000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V076000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V185000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V215000 CHRYSLER/MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97I001000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 84 complaints
- Electrical System 73 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 51 complaints
- Power Train 42 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 37 complaints
Of the 386 complaints on file, 27 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 386 complaints, owners report 30 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1997 Chrysler Town and Country has a below-average rating due to various safety recalls and a high number of owner complaints. Notable issues include problems with the airbag system, electrical system, and engine cooling. The data suggests several parts have potential reliability issues, and despite the availability of recall fixes, owners have reported numerous problems over the years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | Unknown | $300–$900 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $150–$600 | common |
| engine cooling system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system flushes
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacements
- Battery checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical issues
- Overheating
- Brake fluid leaks
- Steering issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.