1992 Chrysler Town and Country

▲ Better than typical
1992 Chrysler Town and Country
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:45.412Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

Complaints
135
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
13

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

54% of complaints

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 1992: 135 complaints 1992 135 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 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 135 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 1992: 135 complaints 1992 135 1993: 214 complaints 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

1992: 135 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

54% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes lost power. The contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-17

Brakes hard to push unresponsive had to mech shops work on vehicle unable to fix

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-06

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes failed and the brake pedal became difficult to depress.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-06

Power train

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

Structure

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and support device/strut.

CRASH
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Rear lift gate tends to open, even during a small impact. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-31

Electrical system

7% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and module.

FIRE

Steering

6% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing pump and rack and pinion.

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 13 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1992-02-06Steering92V015000 The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

    Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

  2. I
    1992-10-09Engineering analysisClosed 1993-04-29 Rear window shattering
  3. R
    1993-03-25Fuel system, gasoline92V147000 Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.

    Remedy: Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.

  4. I
    1993-09-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-01-31 Rear hatch latch failure
  5. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  6. I
    1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 ABS braking system fails
  7. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking system fails
  8. I
    1995-09-26Engineering analysisClosed 1996-11-13 Steering wheel separation
  9. 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.

  10. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  11. 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.

  12. I
    1996-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  13. 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…

  14. I
    1996-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-16 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  15. 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…

  16. I
    1997-03-12Defect petitionClosed 1997-04-02 Windshield wiper failure
  17. I
    1997-04-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Windshield wiper failure
  18. I
    1997-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 1997-12-23 Safety belt anchorage failures
  19. R
    1997-08-15Structure97V079000 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 over-pressurized, and the…

    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…

  20. I
    1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1999-07-27 Front windshield wiper
  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

1992 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 73 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V015000 · Steering
  • Recall 92V147000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 95I001002 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001006 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V229000 · Steering
  • Recall 97V079000 · Structure
  • Recall 97V148000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V149000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V189000 · Visibility

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.