1994 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
106 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
146,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 106 complaints (17.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 21 | 19.8% |
| Braking behavior | 16 | 15.1% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 3.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 3.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 0.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 10 |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 7 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 19; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 12; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock: 10; Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate: 7; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 4; Air Bags: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 92 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
1995: 30; 1996: 10; 2000: 18; 2001: 17; 2002: 13; 2003: 6; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2016: 1; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10237368 · 2008-08-07 (August 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE SLIDING DOOR IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD ONTO THE VEHICLE BY ONE OUT OF THREE HINGES. THE DOOR HAS TO BE PUSHED VERY HARD IN ORDER FOR IT TO CLOSE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WIPER DOES NOT WORK AND THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAS DECIDED NOT TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, IT TAKES A WHILE TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE MAKES A THUMPING SOUND WHEN IT DOES SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS NOT WORKED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE ALL WHEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10237368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10238688 · 2008-08-18 (August 18, 2008)
TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING REALLY ROUGH AROUND 116,000. PREVIOUS OWNER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN THEY SOLD IT TO US AT AROUND 150,000, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARD AGAIN. NOW AT 169,000 IT SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS AND IS VERY ROUGH. WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, IT CLUNKS. THIS IS AFTER WE EVEN TOOK IT IN AND HAD TRANSMISSION FIXED. NO GOOD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 116,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10238688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020674 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
I AM EXPERIENCING REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP UPON INITIAL APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES ON A GRAVEL SURFACE. THIS OCCURS WITH VERY LIGHT BRAKE APPLICATION. AFTER STOPPING A COUPLE OF TIMES ON A DRY HARD SURFACE THE BRAKES APPEAR TO WORK OK.
Owner-reported narrative. 125,288 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044620 · 2003-10-23 (October 23, 2003)
VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REQUIRED HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS REFUSING TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF THE HIGH MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 723462 · 2000-06-01 (June 1, 2000)
I HAVE 2 SON-IN-LAWS WHO HAVE HAD SIMILAR FAILURE AND AFTER QUESTIONING SEVERAL DEALER REPAIR FACIITIES THIS APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN DEFAULT. WHEN THE BOLT SHEARS THAT HOLDS THE PULLEY YOU LOSE ALL POWER, COOLING, STEERING CAPABILITY AND HAD I BEEN TRAVELING DOWN I-95 AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT I WOULD HAVE SURELY BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THEIR 1-800 NUMBER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A COVERED ITEM IN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER ANY REPAIRS. CHRYSLER SURELY KNOWS T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 723462 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 892535 · 2001-07-11 (July 11, 2001)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT BELTS CONTROLING STEERING CAPABILITIES CONSTANTLY HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER ISSUED A TSB FOR PROBLEM. BUT, DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 892535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009876 · 2003-03-05 (March 5, 2003)
THE RETAINING STRAPS BROKE OFF THE FUEL TANK AND WAS REPAIRED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 148,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10009876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051592 · 2003-12-16 (December 16, 2003)
THE VEHICLE HAD GAS FUMES LEAKING THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE GAS SMELL BECAME OVERWHELMING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AWHILE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING GAS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 175,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 858354 · 2000-03-13 (March 13, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ACCELERATED. APPLIED THE BRAKES VERY HARD IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. DEALER COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 858354 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 969221 · 1995-07-21 (July 21, 1995)
THE REAR HATCH LATCH IS EASY TO OPEN IT IS THE ELECTRICAL TRANSIENT CAUSE IT TO OPEN . TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 969221 at NHTSA ↗