1994 Chrysler Town and Country

▲ Better than typical
1994 Chrysler Town and Country
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:58:15.478Z

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
154
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

23% 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 1994: 154 complaints 1994 154 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 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 1994: 154 complaints 1994 154 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 1994: 154 complaints 1994 154 1995: 58 complaints 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

1994: 154 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.

Power train

23% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

CRASH

Structure

16% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hinge and attachments and hatchback/liftgate.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 1995-04-07

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

16% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Latches/locks/linkages

10% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing lock and latch.

INJURY

Visibility

10% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-01-27Wheels93V215000 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…

    Remedy: Inspect the wheel assembly plant code; replace wheels known to have the problem and install new lug nuts.

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    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.

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    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.

  4. I
    1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
  5. I
    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
  6. I
    1997-10-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-02-27 Inadvertent air bag deployments
  7. I
    1998-02-27Engineering analysisClosed 1999-05-24 Inadvertent air bag deployments
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    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.

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    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…

  10. I
    2000-05-01Recall queryClosed 2002-04-01 Steering wheel separation
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    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…

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

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V215000 · Wheels
  • Recall 95I001001 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 95I001005 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 99V113000 · Air bags
  • Recall 99V213000 · Structure
  • Recall 00V305000 · Steering

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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, accounting for 23% 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.