1998 Chrysler Town And Country steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 32 complaints for the 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The town & country (t&c) minivan does not have a stearing wheel gear shift lock to prevent children from accidently shifting gears. You don't need to step on the brake to shift out of park in the town & country van. How did the safety commission allow chrysler to get away with this? Do we need to have an accident or have a child killed in one of these vans for the gov. To require chrysler to install a safety lock on all of their popular minivans?
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
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Transmission 24 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints