Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Air Bags — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
296Complaints
10Recalls
12Crashes
20Fires
11Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (11.8% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Air Bags
35 · 11.8%
Recalled
Recall 02V293000 · Recall 04V480000
Electrical System
28 · 9.5%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
24 · 8.1%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
16 · 5.4%
not available
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Power Train:automatic Transmission
15 · 5.1%
not available
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Electrical System:horn
15 · 5.1%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE16 · 5.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION15 · 5.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN15 · 5.1%
STEERING12 · 4.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12 · 4.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 3.4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS9 · 3%
Percentages are the share of the 296 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER - FAILED CLOCKSPRING IN A 1998 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI VAN.”NHTSA complaint 758246 — filed 02/14/2002 · AIR BAGS
“AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL ARE INOPERATIVE, DEALER REPLACED CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY.”NHTSA complaint 8002218 — filed 01/15/2002 · AIR BAGS
“RECENTLY, MY AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND IS NOW ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. SIMULTANEOUS TO THIS, THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE SEEN ON THE INTERNET…”NHTSA complaint 756532 — filed 01/07/2002 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 296 NHTSA complaints (11.8%), followed by electrical system (28), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys (24), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1998 Chrysler Town AND Country have?
296 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 20 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1998 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E104000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1998 Chrysler Town AND Country's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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