1998 Chrysler Town And Country electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 66 complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 135,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 135,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from engine compartment. Vehicle was towed to dealer an electrical shortage occurred within the starter, burning wiring harness. Please give any further details.
The vehicle is a 1998, chrysler town & country van (lxi). The problems are due to the malfunction of the "body control module," as defined by snethkamp jeep & chrysler service department. Due to the malfunction, the windshield wipers do not start properly when engaged and continue when in the off position. The engine has to be turned off to disengage or stop wipers. Also, all door locks continue to lock and unlock when a door or doors are open, when the engine is started, and while driving.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
- Engine 68 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints