1997 Chrysler Town and Country engine and engine cooling problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph in rainy weather when the steering wheel became abnormally stiff and difficult to turn. The defroster also failed and the contact experienced an increase in stopping distance when applying the…”
filed Jan 19, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town & country. While traveling at speeds of 30 mph during rainy weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the timing belt was replaced, however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 196,000 and the…”
filed May 21, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Town and Country years
Town and Country engine and engine cooling problems by year →Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.