Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated the ABS function was constantly on which made the vehicle difficult to drive. The dealer stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and would have to be diagnosed for the failure. The contact stated prior to the recall repairs she had not experienced a failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
The worst 1991 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes10
- Engine3
- Locks3
- Seat belts3
- Transmission3
- Body2
- Tires2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country
Recalls 8
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- 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 over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
- Risk
- Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
- 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 will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Recall number 99V213000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
- Risk
- This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Recall number 99V189000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
Recall number 97V148000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
Recall number 97V149000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.
Recall number 96V099000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure pump and high pressure hose if the last six digits of the bar code label on the pump are between 052300 and 059262.
Recall number 92V030000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid discharge eventually causes the loss of both theanti-lock brake system and hydraulic assist for the brake system, resulting inincreased likelihood of brake lockup and increased stopping distances, whichcould result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Replace the ABS high pressure hose with a hose of different design and construction.
Recall number 91V191000 · Recall details
See all 8 recalls for the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country
Defect investigations
Safety belt anchorage failures
There is no summary currently available
EA97005
Alleged rear liftgate support failure
The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
EA96027
Alleged rear liftgate support failure
The retainer bolt of the rear lift gate support cylinders may sheer resulting in the sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
PE96035
Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
PE96008
Steering wheel separation
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub is the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and is attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this is a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
EA95029
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
EA94028
Abs braking system fails
There is no summary currently available
PE94024
Liftgate latches
Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.the federal safety agency analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised the federal safety agency that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.the federal safety agency firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation.
EA94005
Melted throttle cables
There is no summary currently available
PE93056
Braking performance loss
Abs system leaks are alleged by consumers which result in complete brakefailure. Severre leaking occurs while the vehicle sits for several hoursresulting in complete loss of fluid. Leaks are appearing in both the highand low pressure lines possibly due to a faulty seal or coupling. Onecomplaint alleges fluid being forced out of brake reservoir when engine isstarted, possible pointing to a faulty check valve in the accumulator.
PE91094
Abs control failure
There is no summary currently available
PE91093
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country 48
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Return: Wiring Assy
- Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy
- Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your...
- CBXDP361AA
- Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- Return: Lamp Assy
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module
- 1NT30XDVAC
- P/n CBSZR068AA
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
1991 Chrysler Town and Country fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 1991 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler town and country. While driving 65 MPH, a pop sound was suddenly heard and the air bag deployed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then towed to the dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the seat belt shorted out. The dealer had an engineer inspect the vehicle and take pictures. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 chrysler town and country. While driving 30 MPH, the ABS failed to operate and the vehicle took 20-30 additional feet to stop. The ABS light illuminated intermittently. While at the dealer on february 15, 2008, they stated that there was failure with the wiring and the vehicle needed a cylinder module and electrical work. The repair would cost approximately $200. The contact had the vehicle repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that nothing further could be done. The failure mileage was 104,000 and current mileage was 118,000.
Dt:the contact received the federal safety agency recall, campaign 96v099000 concerning ABS brakes. While pulling out of a parking space the ABS activated. The vehicle was stopped without incident. The vehicle was repaired under this recall. However, the brakes failed twice within a week. The vehicle was repaired again, and the contact was afraid to drive the vehicle.
The federal safety agency recall 92v030000 concerning brake pump failure. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that vehicle was recalled, and to proceed to the dealer for repairs. Consumer had the repairs done, and experienced brake failure four times since the pump was replaced. On each occasion the pump was replaced with a defective pump.
When the brakes are applied there is a delay before the vehicle will stop.
The brake pedal became hard when the driver made a sudden stop which resulted in extended stopping distances. The dealership repaired the vehicle but the problem still exist.
Loss of brakes --car is equipped with antilock brakes --third separate incident.
Tread separation on firestone tire. Replacement tires bought in 1999, low mileage vehicle 18000 miles on tires - tread is excellent. Second failure - previous in 2002. Supreme si p205 70r15 dot hymo 552 019. Bar code 08492.
Vehicle experienced 3 episodes of complete ABS failure while driving, the manufacturer refused to rectify the problem under recall 96v‑099.
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Questions about the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country
Is the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country, fewer than a typical Town and Country model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country?
Brakes, with 10 complaints, typically around 125,000 miles. Next is engine (3).
How many recalls does the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country have?
8 recalls, covering structure, visibility and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country brakes?
Yes, 3 recalls: 96V099000, 92V030000, 91V191000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have bad brakes?
The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most brakes complaints are 2008 (319 complaints), 2010 (165 complaints) and 1993 (123 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Chrysler Town and Country range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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