1994 Chrysler Town and Country
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 135 |
| 1993 | 214 |
| 1994 | 154 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 938 |
| 1997 | 388 |
| 1998 | 296 |
| 1999 | 362 |
| 2000 | 306 |
| 2001 | 462 |
| 2002 | 404 |
| 2003 | 245 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 857 |
| 2006 | 431 |
| 2007 | 218 |
| 2008 | 1938 |
| 2009 | 706 |
| 2010 | 1555 |
| 2011 | 773 |
| 2012 | 631 |
| 2013 | 679 |
| 2014 | 635 |
| 2015 | 379 |
| 2016 | 521 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
16% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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
7% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 11 distinct reports on file.
INJURY6% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
5% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow 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, 19950407
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS
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
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
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
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
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.
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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.