1991 Chrysler Town and Country

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1991 Chrysler Town and Country
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:02:12.862Z

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
11

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 25 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2008 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 25 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2010 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 25 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 1999 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2009 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2011 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2015 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

1991: 25 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19832
19841
19850
19863
19870
19880
19891
199013
199125
1992135
1993214
1994154
199558
1996938
1997388
1998296
1999362
2000306
2001462
2002404
2003245
2004167
2005857
2006431
2007219
20081,939
2009707
20101,556
2011773
2012634
2013680
2014636
2015382
2016525
20171
20180

Known problem areas

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

10 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.

Power train

3 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Latches/locks/linkages

3 of 25 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing lock and latch.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Crossing the highway and hit by other vehicle on side left rear tail gate popped open and riders were ejected. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-18

Was driving the rear hatch latch came open no one was hurt. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-07

Seat belts

3 of 25 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 11 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-23 ABS control failure
  2. I
    1991-07-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-11-26 Braking performance loss
  3. R
    1992-01-10Service brakes, hydraulic91V191000 The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.

    Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.

  4. R
    1992-02-28Service brakes, hydraulic92V030000 The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Replace the ABS high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262.

  5. I
    1993-06-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-09-14 Melted throttle cables
  6. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  7. I
    1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 ABS braking system fails
  8. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking system fails
  9. I
    1995-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-11-13 Steering wheel separation
  10. R
    1995-10-06Latches/locks/linkages95I001002 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.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in October 1995.

  11. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  12. R
    1996-03-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001006 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.…

    Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in March 1996.

  13. I
    1996-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  14. R
    1996-09-03Service brakes, hydraulic96V099000 The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

    Remedy: 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…

  15. I
    1996-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-16 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  16. R
    1996-12-27Steering96V229000 The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

    Remedy: 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…

  17. I
    1997-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 1997-12-23 Safety belt anchorage failures
  18. R
    1997-12-08Seat belts97V148000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

  19. R
    1997-12-08Seat belts97V149000 Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.

  20. R
    1999-08-30Structure99V213000 Vehicle description: mini vans. 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…

    Remedy: 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…

  21. R
    2000-03-27Visibility99V189000 Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 91V191000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 92V030000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95I001002 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001006 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V229000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V148000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V149000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V213000 · Structure
  • Recall 99V189000 · Visibility

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.