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1992 Chrysler Town AND CountryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 135 owner complaints about the 1992 Chrysler Town AND Country, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years69% below the Town AND Country median · #24 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13510 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Chrysler Town AND Country has problems

135 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic632
Power train160
Structure101
Visibility80
Service brakes80
Electrical system81
Steering70
Seat belts70
Engine and engine cooling62
11 other systems235

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

1992 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Recall 99V-189 · Jul 16, 1999 · 828,559 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 97V-148 · Sep 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 97V-149 · Sep 9, 1997 · 1,100,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut

Recall 97V-079 · May 16, 1997 · 436,000 vehicles

Risk. PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V-229 · Nov 18, 1996 · 675,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V-099 · Jun 13, 1996 · 321,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V-015 · Feb 14, 1992 · 20,000 vehicles

Risk. FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chrysler.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Town AND Country year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Town AND Country median. How we score

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  • Caution
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13 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Chrysler Town AND Country, and the recalls they led to.

  1. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREDP97001 · closed Apr 2, 1997
    No recall
  2. REAR WINDOW SHATTERINGEA92033 · closed Apr 29, 1993
    No recall
  3. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
  4. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSEA94028 · closed Jun 24, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-099
  5. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONEA95029 · closed Nov 13, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-229
  6. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREEA96027 · closed May 16, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-079
  7. SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURESEA97005 · closed Dec 23, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-149
  8. FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPEREA97020 · closed Jul 27, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-189
  9. REAR HATCH LATCH FAILUREPE93084 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  10. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPE94024 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  11. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  12. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREPE96035 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    Led to recall 97V-079
  13. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREPE97013 · closed Sep 30, 1997
    No recall
In owners' words

What Town AND Country owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 1992 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the driveway the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator and actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Complaint 11450804 · Feb 7, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI VAN. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AS THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHE DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKES HAD SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO…
Complaint 10458587 · May 15, 2012 · 106,667 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE BENDIX-10 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON HIS VEHICLE. IN 1997, HIS VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK). THE PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS…
Complaint 10270190 · May 28, 2009 · 149,000 miles

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