1994 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 10017382 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
THE SLIDING DOOR DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017382 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 10033786 · 2003-10-01 (October 1, 2003)
THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHT LENS GRADUALLY TURNED YELLOW WHICH CAUSED POOR ILLUMINATION. THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY DRIVING AT NIGHT DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING. *AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10033786 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 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 10068760 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS - ROOF PAINT HAS BEEN SCALING AND SHEETING OFF. THE VEHICLE IS A 1994 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY -- ALL WHEEL DRIVE THE > VEHICLE HAS 103,000 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER. ASIDE FROM THE PAINT SHEETING OFF THE ROOF IN LARGE QUANTITIES, THE VEHICLE HAS PERFORMED VALIANTLY AND WITH EVERY INDICATION POSITIVE.
Owner-reported narrative. 103,564 miles reported. Look up ODI 10068760 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104266 · 2004-12-21 (December 21, 2004)
MY WIFE MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE SMELLED LIKE GAS. UPON INVESTIGATION, NOTICED THAT FUEL RAIL WAS WET WITH FUEL. AT THIS POINT, CAR WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE, WHEN RAIL WAS DRY, STARTED ENGINE TO NVESTIGATED LEAK. FUEL WAS NOTICED LEAKING FROM JOINTS WHERE THE RAILS ARE CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER. REPAIRS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AT THIS TIME.*AK I HAVE BEEN CONSIDERING SEALING WITH A FUEL TANK SEALANT...AS I HAVE SEEN THIS NOTICED ON WEB FORUMS.
Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104266 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V305000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Reported: 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V215000 · Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Reported: 1993-12-14 (December 14, 1993)
WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.
Consequence: LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V113000 · Air Bags
Reported: 1999-05-06 (May 6, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V213000 · Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
Reported: 1999-09-02 (September 2, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Consequence: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
NHTSA campaign record ↗