1997 Chrysler Town and Country vs 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Chrysler Town and Country | 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 388 | 991 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 151 | 105 |
| Investigations | 6 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 112 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 97,077 mi | 118,811 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler Town and Country | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 42 | 254 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 42 | 163 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 150 |
| Electrical System | 78 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 52 | 81 |
| Air Bags | 84 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 117 |
| Steering | 29 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 42 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 97 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 18 |
| Steering problems | 8 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
1997 Chrysler Town and Country
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.