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1991 Chrysler Town And Country problems

The 1991 Chrysler Town And Country has 33 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (33%) concerns brakes. After that come engine (12%) and latches & locks (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
33 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Brakes 33% of complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Brakes 33%
  • Engine 12%
  • Latches & locks 9%
  • Seat belts 9%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%
  • Body & structure 6%
  • Tires 6%
  • Transmission 6%
  • Air bags 3%
  • Electrical system 3%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 2 complaints mention a crash; 1 injury reported.

Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1991 ranks 26th most-complained-about out of 26 model years of the Chrysler Town And Country with enough data (6 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 8 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

Recall related, 96v099, vehicle involved in side collision, impact position, speed 35MPH, ABS brake failure, rear passenger side wheel off hwy, applied brakes and pedal went to the floor.

December 1996 Crash

Vehicle started to overheat, blowing white smoke & then stalled. Took vehicle to dealer. Was told engine head gasket cracked. Mechanic put a gasket on engine head, but did not replace engine. Transmission was replaced due to failure, seals were leaking. Engine problem still exists.

Dt:the contact received NHTSA recall, campaign 96v099000 concerning ABS brakes. While pulling out of a parking space the ABS activated. The vehicle was stopped without incident. The vehicle was repaired under this recall. However, the brakes failed twice within a week. The vehicle was repaired again, and the contact was afraid to drive the vehicle.

Reported at 130,000 miles, October 2005

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated the ABS function was constantly on which made the vehicle difficult to drive. The dealer stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and would have to be diagnosed for the failure.

Reported at 72,000 miles, June 1997

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