1997 Chrysler Town And Country engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 55 complaints for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
The insured was driving into a parking space and smoke came up on both sides of the vehicle, insured opened the hood and flames were shooting out, vehicle intermittently catches on fire, but there is no visible damage. Claim number 06-5430-611.
While driving serpentine belt came off. As a result, power steering assist malfunctioned. Serpentine belt was replaced five times, however, problem still exists.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town And Country
- Air bags 85 complaints
- Electrical system 84 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints
- Transmission 38 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 38 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints