Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Chrysler Town And Country has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 362 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 #02V076000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V119000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 209/RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V268000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 59 complaints
- Electrical System 56 complaints
- Seats 47 complaints
- Power Train 44 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 34 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
Of the 362 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 28 a fire; across all 362 complaints, owners report 23 injuries and 11 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Chrysler Town and Country shows a fair number of complaints and recall campaigns, particularly in air bags, electrical systems, and seats. While no issue is overly dominant, the combination suggests notable reliability concerns, earning it a below-average rating. The evidence on common failures is limited, except for air bags and electrical concerns, which have multiple complaints and recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | 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 change
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system failures
- Unexpected seat belt issues
- Fuel leaks
- ABS warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.