1997 Chrysler Town and Country power train problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I went to dmv to have my car inspected and was given a report that stated several parts on my vehicle were recalled. I am trying to find out if vehicle can be serviced for free from dealer because of the defects or will I have to pay for them? Parts listed under recall were rc-j25-09 emissions…”
filed Sep 15, 2012
“My mother was driving a 1997 chrysler town & country mini-van when she stopped to pick up yard sale signs. When she stopped the vehicle and placed it park, she exited the van and started walking towards the rear of the van when it self-shifted into reverse, known as the park-to-reverse defect. The…”
filed Jun 22, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 186 | 36% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 34 | 4% |
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.