1998 Chrysler Town And Country air bags problems
45 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Both airbags deployed. Driver sustained significant neck injuries because of his position. He wa slooking for traffic from right side and was leaning 3" from air bag.
This vehicle had two clock spring failures with the air bag warning light staying on. The first occurred at 3000 miles. The second failure caused cruise control to cease working. With power steering complaint, the vibration and grumbling in the steering at slow speeds was a cause of concern. After the steering rack was replaced, and longer steering hoses placed on the vehicle, the vibration continued in the steering, although somewhat subdued. The steering pump flow control valve was worn.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
- Engine 68 complaints
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints