1998 Chrysler Town And Country engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 68 complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 68 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Engine spontaneously started on fire and fire destroyed the entire vehicle. Owner just purchased the vehicle 1 week prior to this occurring from a dealership. All of a sudden, there was smoke everywhere while driving on the interstate, and within 3-4 minutes of pulling to the side of the road due to smoke occurring, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The owner is 9 months pregnant, and there were 3 young children also in the vehicle when this occurred.
While driving in snow and rain for one day the steering wheel froze up, the battery light went on, and I was no longer able to drive. I was on a flat street and in motion when it occurred.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country
- Electrical system 66 complaints
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints