1999 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town AND Country years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 362 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Chrysler Town AND Country. That ranks 16th out of 24 Town AND Country model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (59 complaints, 16%), typically at around 69,215 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 28 fires, 23 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 8 defect investigations involving it.
- 362owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 8NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 59 | 16% | 69,215 | “air bag” (53%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 56 | 15% | 90,000 | “cruise control” (16%) | — |
| Seats | 48 | 13% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 44 | 12% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 9% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 32 | 9% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 28 | 8% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 25 | 7% | 109,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 6% | 97,364 | — | — |
| Structure | 17 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 4% | 87,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 3% | 121,070 | — | — |
| Tires | 11 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 10 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 2% | 59,105 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 2% | 60,713 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 2% | 108,036 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | 83,281 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% | 111,795 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | 184,928 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Chrysler Town AND Country recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. The recall began on october 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:rear/other
Problem: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Risk: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver air bag clockspring failure (EA04013) — opened Jun 4, 2004, closed May 25, 2005, led to recall 04V480000.
- Overheating of seat heaters (PE04017) — opened Feb 18, 2004, closed Jun 21, 2004.
- Driver air bag clockspring failure (RQ04001) — opened Jan 28, 2004, closed Jun 4, 2004.
- Air bag clockspring (EA01007) — opened Feb 21, 2001, closed Nov 22, 2002, led to recall 02V293000.
- Overheating of front seat heaters (PE00034) — opened Aug 31, 2000, closed Jan 5, 2001.
- Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak (RQ00008) — opened Mar 9, 2000, closed Mar 18, 2002, led to recall 00V268000.
- Post collision fuel system (EA99013) — opened Jun 11, 1999, closed Aug 10, 2001.
- Post-collision fuel system integrity (PE99010) — opened Feb 3, 1999, closed Jun 11, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Strut mounts are very rusty, the Chrysler recommended repair could not be done, due to extensive rust around the strut tower. This is confirmed by many other owners of this year and generation of vehicle. The vehicle is is good shape except for this and the problem was caused by a manufacturing…
The heated seat on the driver side was heating up so hot that it would burn your bottom. Now it has seizes to work even with repairs.
Air bag light constantly on, no horn no cruise control no radio control. Went to dealer for recall on airbag steering wheel clock spring and was told i would have to pay for diagnostic and also pay for part " in case it was not covered. This is not how a safety recall should be performed to my…
There is an known issue with town&country van b/t certain years. I have a 1999. When water splashes from the road or runs off the vehicle, the water lands on the serpentine belt, and causes the belt to slide off. When the belt slides off, the power steering fails to such a degree that it makes the…
My problem is in the ignition switch, which is affecting the air conditioner and blinkers , at the same time , i tested the van while it was running i moved the ignition key and the air conditioning and blinkers would work. Started well van was stationary in my driveway 10/1/2016.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Chrysler Town AND Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Town AND Country model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.