1994 Chrysler Town and Country

▲ Better than typical
1994 Chrysler Town and Country
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:31:01.691Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Town and Country Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1994 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2002 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 218 complaints 2007 2008: 1938 complaints 2009: 706 complaints 2010: 1555 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 631 complaints 2012 2013: 679 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 379 complaints 2016: 521 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1994: 154 complaints
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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
2007218
20081938
2009706
20101555
2011773
2012631
2013679
2014635
2015379
2016521
20171
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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1) ABS BRAKES HAVE FAILED (3) TIMES RESULTING HITTING FENCE. 2) AUTO-TRANS W/AUTO OVERDIRVE DOWN SHIFT @ HIGHWAY SPEED THROWING PASSENGERS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950616

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 7%

7% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 11 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
AIR BAGS 6%

6% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DT; AT 35 MPH SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND HIT OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT AIR BAGS WERE NOT GUARANTEED TO DEPLOY IN A CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050524

SIDE IMPACT ON LEFT REAR WHEEL CAUSED LIFTGATE TO OPEN CAUSING CARGO TO FALL OUT. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950407

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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SIDE IMPACT ON LEFT REAR WHEEL CAUSED LIFTGATE TO OPEN CAUSING CARGO TO FALL OUT. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950407

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19940127 — wheels

WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN

Remedy: INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.

Campaign 93V215000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19950929 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSL

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.

Campaign 95I001001 — check if this car was fixed

R 19951222 — latches/locks/linkages

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. CHRYSLER

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING DECEMBER 1995.

Campaign 95I001005 — check if this car was fixed

I 19960125 — PE (closed 19960628)

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

I 19961114 — DP (open)

DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR

I 19971024 — PE (closed 19980227)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

I 19980227 — EA (closed 19990524)

INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS

R 19990802 — air bags

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 TUR

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.

Campaign 99V113000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990830 — structure

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 O

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 W

Campaign 99V213000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000501 — RQ (closed 20020401)

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

R 20001106 — steering

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 TH

Campaign 00V305000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V215000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001001 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 95I001005 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V113000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V213000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V305000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1992 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2010 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.