Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chrysler Town And Country has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 295 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 #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V480000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING 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 #97V231000 CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 66 complaints
- Electrical System 61 complaints
- Air Bags 45 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
Of the 295 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 20 a fire; across all 295 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chrysler Town and Country exhibits a below-average reliability rating. With 295 owner complaints and 10 NHTSA recalls, issues are diverse but primarily include engine cooling, electrical issues, and airbag concerns. The relatively high number of complaints indicates potential reliability challenges. However, the data on failure rates and costs is limited, making precise predictions difficult.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| airbags | Unknown | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspections and replacements as needed
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Electrical component failures
- Airbag warning light
- Brake responsiveness issues
- Fuel odor or leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.