Complaints
546
Crashes
40
Fires
20
Injuries
40
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#169 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:211,369 mi
Crash-related:1
#238 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:73,000 mi
Crash-related:5
#331 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:76,001 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 69 | 1 | — | 211,369 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 38 | 5 | — | 73,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | 2 | — | 76,001 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 29 | — | 5 | 126,960 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 28 | — | — | 20,848 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 19 | — | — | 82,393 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 14 | 1 | 5 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 4 | — | 43,820 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 5 | 2 | 118,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | — | 75,428 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 11 | 1 | 1 | 73,125 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 10 | — | — | 35,786 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | 1 | — | 91,175 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 81,033 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 83,407 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | 132,860 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 80,913 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 5 | — | — | 104,667 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 4 | 1 | 2 | — |
Airbags
69
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
211,369
Unintended Acceleration
38
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,000
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,001
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
126,960
Electrical System:Horn
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,848
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,393
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,820
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Avg Miles
118,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,428
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,125
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,786
Steering:Rack And Pinion
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,175
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,033
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,407
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,860
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,000
Brake Master Cylinder
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,913
Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,667
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1997 Chrysler Town And Country has 546 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 69 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Airbags (69 complaints, avg 211,369 mi); Unintended Acceleration (38 complaints, avg 73,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (31 complaints, avg 76,001 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 106,508 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country include 40 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 40 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Chrysler Town And Country?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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