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1992 Chrysler Town and Country recalls & problems

The 1992 Chrysler Town and Country has 8 safety recalls and 135 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (66 complaints).

Recalls8safety recalls

Complaints135filed by owners

Crashes · fires6 · 3reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

VisibilityJul 16, 1999

Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

Recall 99V189000828,559 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Risk: THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Seat beltsSep 9, 1997

Front › Buckle assembly

Recall 97V1480001,100,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

Seat beltsSep 9, 1997

Front › Anchorage

Recall 97V1490001,100,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

StructureMay 16, 1997

Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut

Recall 97V079000436,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Risk: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.

SteeringNov 18, 1996

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 96V229000675,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 13, 1996

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 96V099000321,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
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 VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.

Fuel system, gasolineOct 14, 1992

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 92V1470003,000 vehicles

Problem: FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.
Risk: THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Fix: REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.

SteeringFeb 14, 1992

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 92V01500020,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Risk: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Fix: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.

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 / 21 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Town and Country 4WD

15mpg combined

City / highway	14 / 18 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

3.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module	66	2	0	0	110,000 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Torque converter	18	0	0	0	—
StructureBody › Hatchback/liftgate › Support device/strut; Body › Door › Hinge and attachments	11	1	0	0	—
Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition	10	0	1	0	—
VisibilityGlass, side/rear; Defroster/defogger/hvac system	8	0	0	0	—
SteeringHydraulic power assist › Pump; Rack and pinion	8	0	0	0	—
Seat beltsFront › Anchorage; Front › Buckle assembly	8	0	0	0	—
Service brakes	8	0	0	0	113,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys; Cooling system	6	0	2	0	—
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Tail lights	4	0	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly; Delivery › Fuel pump	3	0	0	0	—
SeatsMid/rear assembly; Front assembly › Recliner	3	1	0	1	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, hydraulic
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 contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V099000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the OEM parts were no longer being manufactured. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dec 15, 2021
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES LOST POWER. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SJ DENHAM CHRYSLER JEEP FIAT (530-241-1756, LOCATED AT 772 N MARKET ST, REDDING, CA 96003) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS…
May 7, 2019
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS AND REPAIRS WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE DO TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LOCAL DEALER (LETHIA CHRYSLER/JEEP IN CONCORD, CA) WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. **TR CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED LACK OF BRAKES, BRAKE…
Mar 1, 2018 · 50,000 miles
Service brakes
BRAKES HARD TO PUSH UNRESPONSIVE HAD TO MECH SHOPS WORK ON VEHICLE UNABLE TO FIX
Feb 20, 2018 · 50,000 miles
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE ABS PUMP ACCELERATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
Aug 15, 2015 · 113,000 miles
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE ABS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATE IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND IT TURNED OFF AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
May 30, 2015 · 190,000 miles
Service brakes
MY VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE ANTI LOCK LIGHT. I COULD HEAR A HUM NOISE UNDER THE HOOD AT THE BRAKING UNIT. BRAKE PEDAL GOT VERY HARD AND HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ALONG WITH PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO SLOW DOWN AND STOP! BRAKING ABS SYSTEM WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF SAME FAILURE 07/2009. NOW BEING TOLD NO DEALER HAS THE EQUIPMENT TO TEST THAT SYSTEM AND CHRYSLER CORP TOLD ME THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THOSE PARTS! I WAS TOLD LAST TIME IT WAS REPLACED THAT THE PUMP/MOTOR UNIT WAS WARRANTED AS LONG AS I OWN THE VEHICLE AND ALL OTHER PARTS OF THAT UNIT EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 100,000 MILES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING THE LAST THREE YEARS! JUST DECIDED TO DRIVE IT AGAIN 11/2014. CAN…
Dec 8, 2011 · 216,000 miles
Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Sep 30, 2014 · 150,000 miles

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

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERClosedLed to recall 99V189000
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS
EA97020 · opened Sep 30, 1997 · closed Jul 27, 1999
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURESClosedLed to recall 97V149000
There is no summary currently available
EA97005 · opened Apr 10, 1997 · closed Dec 23, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosed
ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE
PE97013 · opened Apr 2, 1997 · closed Sep 30, 1997
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILUREClosed
CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A DEFECT INVESTIGATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON 1989 AND LATER CHRYSLER MODELS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRIT/ACCLAIM: DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU; LANCE/LEBARON; SHADOW/SUNDANCE; CARAVAN/VOYAGER.HOWEVER, BASED ON ODI'S COMPLAINT RECORDS, ONLY CERTAIN MINIVANS WILL BE INVESTIGATED
DP97001 · opened Mar 12, 1997 · closed Apr 2, 1997
ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 97V079000
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEAR RESULTING IN SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
EA96027 · opened Oct 31, 1996 · closed May 16, 1997
ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILUREClosedLed to recall 97V079000
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEER RESULTING IN THE SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
PE96035 · opened May 6, 1996 · closed Oct 31, 1996
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATIONClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE96008 · opened Jan 25, 1996 · closed Jun 28, 1996
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATIONClosedLed to recall 96V229000
AFTER AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS, CHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED THE DEFECT AS A FATIGUE FAILURE, ORIGINATION IN THE HEAT AFFECTED REGION OF THE PROJECTION WELDS OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE ATTACHMENT.THE HUB IS THE PORTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS IT TO THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND IS ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY BY 4 WELDS.IF CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE HEAT AFFECTED REGION OF THE WELDS AND PROPAGATE THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE TO EACH OF THE WELDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.THIS IS A SLOW PROGRESSIVE FAILURE WHICH NORMALLY OCCURS AT HIGH MILEAGE.IN SOME CASES COMPLAINANTS HAVE REPORTED A LOOSENESS OR WOBBLING OF THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO SEPARATION.TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT, CHRYSLER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEELS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE HUB AREA.IF ANY CRACKS ARE…
EA95029 · opened Sep 26, 1995 · closed Nov 13, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSClosedLed to recall 96V099000
There is no summary currently available
EA94028 · opened Jul 29, 1994 · closed Jun 24, 1996
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILSClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE94024 · opened Mar 7, 1994 · closed Jul 29, 1994
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
REAR HATCH LATCH FAILUREClosed
There is no summary currently available
PE93084 · opened Sep 30, 1993 · closed Jan 31, 1994
REAR WINDOW SHATTERINGClosed
There is no summary currently available
EA92033 · opened Oct 9, 1992 · closed Apr 29, 1993