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1997 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems

The 1997 Chrysler Town and Country has 61 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

61

Engine complaints

11%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SURGED, CRASHING INTO A CHURCH, CONSUMERS FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AT ANY TIME, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A BAD FUEL SMELL AND DIFFICULTY STARTING VEHICLE, A DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 25, 1998 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country have?

NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.