1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS SINCE OWNING OUR 1997 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN, ANYTIME WE HAVE RUN INTO AN EVEN SLIGHT PUDDLE, TURNING LEFT ONTO OUR STREET, WE HAVE COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER AND UNABLE TO TURN....RUNNING INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD....WHERE CHILDREN HAVE PLAYED, AT TIMES. WE REPORTED SUCH TO OUR DEALER WITH THEIR SAYING THAT "NO ONE HAS EVER REPORTED THIS." APPARENTLY, THEY HAVE NOW. WE WOULD LIKE IT FIXED PLEASE, AT NO COST TO US. ALSO, OUR TRANSMISSION FOR TWO YEARS WORKS AND THEN DOESN'T WORK, WITH OUR HAVING TO DRIVE OFF THE ROAD, TURN OFF THE VAN, AND TURN BACK ON IN ORDER TO HAVE IT SHIFT PROPERLY....ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS BEEN ON. WE WOULD LIKE THAT FIXED, TOO, WITH NO COST TO US....FOR IT MUST BE A DEFECT AS IT HASN'T QUIT COMPLETELY. THANK YOU, LARRY WRIGHT 7/08/05
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 82,000 & 86,000 MILES, MY ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A TICKING SOUND. SINCE I WAS DUE FOR AN OIL CHANGE, I TOOK THE VAN IN TO A NEARBY SHOP FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE FIRST THING THE MECHANIC CALLED ME ABOUT WAS AN OIL LEAK...HE THOUGHT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN AND WAS CALLING FOR MY AUTHORIZATION. WHEN HE REMOVED THE VALVE COVER, HE CALLED BACK TO INFORM ME THAT I HAD A BROKEN HEAD. SOMEHOW, ONE OF THE STANCHIONS THAT HOLDS THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY HAD BROKEN OFF AND THE ROCKER ARM NEXT TO THAT STANCHION WAS LOOSE AND CAUSING THE CLICKING SOUND. NEITHER HE NOR I HAD NEVER HEARD OF THAT TYPE OF PART FAILURE AND I WENT TO THE SHOP TO SEE WHAT HE HAD FOUND. THE STANCHION WAS BROKEN THROUGH ABOUT 1/4 INCH BELOW THE ROCKER ARM. IN MY MIND, SINCE A HEAD IS A...
JANUARY 2003 - R & R CROSS OVER PIPES HAD A CRACK. HAD TO REPLACE JANUARY 2003 - 3 LUGNUTS FELL OFF. HAD TO REPLACE JULY 2003 - KEY CYLINDER LOCKED UP. HAD TO REPLACE AND HAD THE CAR TOWED. OCTOBER 2003 - FUEL PUMP WENT BAD. PART BROKE INSIDE THE GAS TANK. HAD TO REMOVE THE TANK AND BUY A NEW PART. I HAVE A TOYOTA WITH 128K MILES AND IT HAS NEVER HAD ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS! I'M THINKING ABOUT TRADING THE VAN IN.
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON WET STREETS AND WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR AT LEAST THREE (3) YEARS. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. *TT
Other 1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Problem Areas
Air Bags
69 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
38 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
31 complaints
Electrical System
29 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
11 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
5 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint