1993 Chrysler Town and Country

▲ Better than typical
1993 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
214
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
12

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

61% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 214 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 1993: 214 complaints 1993 214 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 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 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 214 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

1993: 214 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

61% · 130 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-19

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving various speeds, the contact had to use both feet to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ABS and brake warning indicators illumined.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-11

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the brake booster was malfunctioning and it was very difficult to stop the vehicle when driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-17

Power train

14% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIREINJURY

Structure

6% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and trunk lid.

INJURY
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A few months ago the consumer received a recall notice# 99V213000 subject: lift support bracket. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. During the repair, the owner noticed a crack where the lift connected to the gate.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-24

Rear liftgate support failure damaged internally. Dealer said no recall. This is safety hazarous because children were present. Dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-22

Electrical system

6% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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Electrical wire harness unde rthe hood caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-25

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 12 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-08-26Wheels93V098000 The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.

    Remedy: The road and spare wheels with the malformed lug nut seat configuration will be replaced.

  2. I
    1994-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1995-10-25 Liftgate latches
  3. I
    1994-03-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-07-29 ABS braking system fails
  4. I
    1994-07-29Engineering analysisClosed 1996-06-24 ABS braking system fails
  5. R
    1995-09-29Latches/locks/linkages95I001001 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 beginning September 1995.

  6. R
    1995-12-22Latches/locks/linkages95I001005 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 will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during December 1995.

  7. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  8. I
    1996-05-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-31 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  9. 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…

  10. I
    1996-10-31Engineering analysisClosed 1997-05-16 Alleged rear liftgate support failure
  11. I
    1997-03-12Defect petitionClosed 1997-04-02 Windshield wiper failure
  12. I
    1997-04-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-09-30 Windshield wiper failure
  13. I
    1997-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 1997-12-23 Safety belt anchorage failures
  14. I
    1997-09-30Engineering analysisClosed 1999-07-27 Front windshield wiper
  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. R
    1999-08-02Air bags99V113000 Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after…

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. Any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.

  18. 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…

  19. 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.

  20. I
    2000-05-01Recall queryClosed 2002-04-01 Steering wheel separation
  21. R
    2000-11-06Steering00V305000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured July 1992 through June 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from July 1992 through September 1993.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in…

  22. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 130 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V098000 · Wheels
  • Recall 95I001001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001005 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 97V148000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 97V149000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 99V113000 · Air bags
  • Recall 99V213000 · Structure
  • Recall 99V189000 · Visibility
  • Recall 00V305000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 61% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.