1997 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the electrical grid. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin…”
filed Jul 14, 2016
“On ignition the vehicles dash gage instrument panel lights (odometer, gas gage, warning lights) do not turn on with ignition, vehicle runs 2-3 seconds and shuts off, with no sputtering or knocking. Searching online for problems of a similar nature many sites indicate the error may stem from an…”
filed Aug 24, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part…
23027 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 23, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 106 | 20% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 62 | 16% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 215 | 34% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 393 | 58% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 395 | 62% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 523 | 68% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 977 | 63% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 453 | 64% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 1,242 | 64% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 43 | 20% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 74 | 17% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 164 | 19% |
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.