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1993 Chrysler Town AND CountryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 214 owner complaints about the 1993 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 years52% below the Town AND Country median · #21 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21415 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage123kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Chrysler Town AND Country has problems

214 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, hydraulic1154
Power train281
Engine and engine cooling213
Structure133
Electrical system123
Steering111
Latches/locks/linkages101
Visibility90
Service brakes70
12 other systems274

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

8 recalls

1993 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

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 00V-305 · Oct 12, 2000 · 679,000 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

Hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments

Recall 99V-213 · Sep 2, 1999 · 1,318,189 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–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 →

Show 4 more recalls
–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

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

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 93V-098 · Jun 4, 1993 · 600 vehicles

Risk. POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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

1993 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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12 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Chrysler Town AND Country, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING COLUMN SEPARATIONDP03002 · closed Jul 22, 2003
    No recall
  2. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREDP97001 · closed Apr 2, 1997
    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. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREEA96027 · closed May 16, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-079
  6. SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURESEA97005 · closed Dec 23, 1997
    Led to recall 97V-149
  7. FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPEREA97020 · closed Jul 27, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-189
  8. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSPE94024 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  9. SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONPE96008 · closed Jun 28, 1996
    No recall
  10. ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREPE96035 · closed Oct 31, 1996
    Led to recall 97V-079
  11. WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREPE97013 · closed Sep 30, 1997
    No recall
  12. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONRQ00011 · closed Apr 1, 2002
    Led to recall 00V-305
In owners' words

What Town AND Country owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS FLASHED THEN SUDDENLY REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE…
Complaint 10614522 · Jul 18, 2014 · 77,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF A CHRYSLER DEALER. THE MANUFACTURE WAS CONTACTED…
Complaint 10576883 · Apr 2, 2014 · 43,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN. IN 2003 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 96V099000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-LOCK. IN MARCH 2010 THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SHE HAD TO INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…
Complaint 10360349 · Oct 13, 2010 · 125,000 miles

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