1998 Chrysler Town and Country steering problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving in snow and rain for one day the steering wheel froze up, the battery light went on, and I was no longer able to drive. I was on a flat street and in motion when it occurred.”
filed Dec 13, 2015
“Vehicle continues to turn off when slowing down and must restart vehicle while approaching a light or going up a hill. Vehicle taken to repair shop prior and could not find anything wrong with vehicle, repair shop confirmed issues. Have report from shop indicating concern for safety while driving…”
filed Nov 6, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 121 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.