1997 Chrysler Town and Country air bags problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was parked, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning and smoke filled the vehicle. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle with minor injuries to the hand. The manufacturer was not notified. The…”
filed Jun 8, 2015
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 02v293000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included in the…”
filed Feb 23, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE…Campaign 02V293000 · Nov 7, 2002
Air Bags problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 38 | 10% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 76 | 12% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 50 | 7% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 24 | 3% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 268 | 17% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 191 | 27% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 375 | 19% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 61 | 14% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 153 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.