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1990 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 16 complaints on file for the 1990 Chrysler Town and Country — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

16

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1990 compare to other Town and Country years?

Town and Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted2,878 complaints1967: 1 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 2 complaints1984: 1 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 3 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 16 complaints1991: 33 complaints1992: 167 complaints1993: 273 complaints1994: 198 complaints1995: 75 complaints1996: 1,411 complaints1997: 546 complaints1998: 397 complaints1999: 485 complaints2000: 378 complaints2001: 606 complaints2002: 518 complaints2003: 336 complaints2004: 219 complaints2005: 1,154 complaints2006: 569 complaints2007: 291 complaints2008: 2,878 complaints2009: 1,081 complaints2010: 2,423 complaints2011: 1,108 complaints2012: 863 complaints2013: 930 complaints2014: 882 complaints2015: 504 complaints2016: 666 complaints2017: 2 complaints2018: 0 complaints
Town and Country NHTSA complaints by model year, 1990 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1990 Chrysler Town and Country problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission531%
Body & Structure425%
Fuel System319%
Brakes213%
Electrical System16%
Speed Control16%

Does the 1990 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08E033000SuspensionApril 14, 2008 · 6,903 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

95I001003Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 72,845 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING OCTOBER 1995.

95I001007Latches & LocksMarch 27, 1995 · 360,000 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

Consequence

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN JUNE 1996.

91V053000Seat BeltsApril 10, 1991 · 640,000 units

Defect

INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.

Consequence

FATIGUE FAILURE OF SAFETY BELTS IN A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT CONDITION RESULTS IN INCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy

REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 1, 2007

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · April 15, 1997

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · May 8, 2005

“CRUISE CONTROL & HORN WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID T CLOCK SPRING UNDER AIRBAG WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR COVERAGE.*AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 21, 2000

1990 Chrysler Town and Country — common questions

Is the 1990 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

The record is thin — 16 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1990 Town and Country problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (5 complaints), body & structure (4 complaints), fuel system (3 complaints).

Does the 1990 Chrysler Town and Country have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1990 Chrysler Town and Country. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1990 Chrysler Town and Country under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chrysler Town and Country years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Town and Country years to avoid are 2008, 2010, 1996, 2005, 2011, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2012, 2016, 2001, 2006, 1997, 2002, 2015, 1999, 1994, 1995. The cleanest record among Town and Country years belongs to 2018.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.