1997 Chrysler Town and Country exterior lighting problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while the left turn signal was activated, the hazard lights illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership.”
filed Aug 21, 2006
“The headlight acrylic covers have become so clouded that the lights are so dim that the highway is unsafely illuminated during night driving. Switching between high and low beams doesn't make much of a difference. These are original chrysler installed assemblies, and should certainly last longer…”
filed Jun 12, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying…
23104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2016
Exterior Lighting problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 17 | 3% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 17 | 2% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 76 | 5% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 53 | 3% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 70 | 16% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 116 | 14% |
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.