Model year record

1990 Chrysler Town and Country recalls & problems

The 1990 Chrysler Town and Country has 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (5 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints13filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SuspensionApr 14, 2008

Suspension

Recall 08E0330006,903 vehicles

Problem: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Risk: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.

Seat beltsApr 10, 1991

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 91V053000640,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
Risk: FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.
Fix: REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

Town and Country 2WD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 22 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Manual transmission	5	—
StructureBody › Trunk lid; Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut	4	—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Delivery	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Drum	2	—
Electrical systemHorn	1	—
Vehicle speed control	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train › Axle assembly
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BUMPING NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED. HE STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS IN A "V" SHAPE UNDER THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY A MECHANIC. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 188,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
Aug 1, 2007 · 187,000 miles
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
GASONLINE WAS SPRAYING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3.3L CHRYSLER ENGINE ON MY TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN. THE FLEX (RUBBER) FUEL SUPPLY LINE IS CRIMPED TO THE METAL FUEL RAIL AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE DISTRIBUTOR AND POWER STEERING RESERVE. I SMELLED AN UNUSUAL ODER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND GASOLINE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONNECTION. I SLID BACK THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TO GET A BETTER LOOK AND GASOLINE SPRAYED OUT FROM THE HOSE. I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID AN ENGINE FIRE AS MY FAMILY WAS INSIDE THE VAN.
May 8, 2005 · 163,000 miles
Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FOR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN VEHICLE THREE TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 70,000MILES/118,000MILES AND 151,000MILES. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jul 13, 2001
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
LEAKING FUEL LINE ON 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. *AK
Jan 15, 2001
Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THAT NIGHT AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Nov 1, 2000
Electrical system › Horn
CRUISE CONTROL & HORN WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID T CLOCK SPRING UNDER AIRBAG WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR COVERAGE.*AK
Aug 21, 2000
Power train › Automatic transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS HIGHLY REPORTED AMONG OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. SO MUCH SO THAT IT IS BECOMING A PROBLEM TO FIND A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST FOR REPAIR. DEALER REPAIR PRICE QUOTES ARE A DECIDED GOUGE CONSIDERING THEY ADMIT THAT IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BEEN ADVERTISED AND RECALLED?
Apr 15, 1997
Power train › Manual transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
May 20, 1996

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

LIFTGATE LATCHESClosed
LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CRASH TESTING, ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS, COMPLAINT AND FIELD ANALYSES, AND REAL WORLD DATA ANALYSES.A TECHNICAL REPORT DISCUSSING THESE ANALYSES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEWING FILE.CHRYSLER HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LATCHES ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN WILL CONSIST OF NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO ALL OWNERS; FREE REPLACEMENT OF ALL LATCHES WITH STRONGER, SAFER LATCHES REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF THE MINIVANS; NATIONAL ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE CUSTOMER…
EA94005 · opened Jan 31, 1994 · closed Oct 25, 1995