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…”
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.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.