Complaints
397
Crashes
13
Fires
26
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#135 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:110,714 mi
#228 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:143,563 mi
#324 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:89,111 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 35 | — | — | 110,714 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 28 | — | — | 143,563 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 24 | — | — | 89,111 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 16 | — | 13 | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 15 | — | — | 78,951 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 64,667 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | 2 | 106,396 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 134,206 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 9 | — | — | 70,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 1 | — | 46,284 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 55,506 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 7 | — | — | 73,493 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 7 | — | — | 70,299 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 99,600 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 5 | — | — | 103,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 139,930 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | — | — | — |
Airbags
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,714
Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,563
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,111
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
13
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,951
Automatic Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,667
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,396
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,206
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,500
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,284
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,506
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,493
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,299
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,600
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,930
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 Chrysler Town And Country has 397 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 35 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Airbags (35 complaints, avg 110,714 mi); Electrical Faults (28 complaints, avg 143,563 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (24 complaints, avg 89,111 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 1998 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,691 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country include 13 crash-related reports, 26 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 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 1998 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 Chrysler Town And Country?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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