1997 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system problems

78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country — 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

20%

share of all complaints

147,500 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 7

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the electrical grid. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin…”
filed Jul 14, 2016
“On ignition the vehicles dash gage instrument panel lights (odometer, gas gage, warning lights) do not turn on with ignition, vehicle runs 2-3 seconds and shuts off, with no sputtering or knocking. Searching online for problems of a similar nature many sites indicate the error may stem from an…”
filed Aug 24, 2015
“Well I'am having electrical issues now I close my hood and my 4 ways start blinking, I turn on my van and the abs & and air bag light come on when I start it but never go off.the cv boot is bad and the half shalf on passenger side I think its making alot of sound when I go down the road ,I already brought brand new…”
filed Aug 1, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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