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The worst 1993 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.
- Brakes123
- Transmission28
- Engine22
- Body13
- Electrical12
- Steering11
- Locks10
- Visibility9
- Seat belts4
- Suspension3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
- Seats2
- Wheels2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country
ABS 84Brake failure 34Transmission failure 6Stalling 5Wipers 5
Recalls 8
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- 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. 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 cracks and any wheels with 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 00V305000 · Recall details
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
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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 turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
- Risk
- Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
- 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.
Recall number 99V113000 · 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
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
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- What is wrong
- The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.
- Risk
- Poor nut-to-wheel contact during installation can lead topossible loss of a wheel, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- The road and spare wheels with the malformed lug nut seat configuration will be replaced.
Recall number 93V098000 · Recall details
See all 8 recalls for the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country
Defect investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
RQ00011
Front windshield wiper
Alleged failures of windshield wiper systems
EA97020
Safety belt anchorage failures
There is no summary currently available
EA97005
Windshield wiper failure
Alleged windshield wipers fail while in use
PE97013
Windshield wiper failure
Cfas petitioned the agency to conduct a defect investigation on windshield wiper failure on 1989 and later chrysler models which should include, but not limited to spirit/acclaim: dynasty/new yorker/landau; lance/lebaron; shadow/sundance; caravan/voyager.however, based on odi's complaint records, only certain minivans will be investigated
DP97001
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
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
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country 63
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
- Valve Body
1993 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 | 22 | 18 |
| 3.3L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15 | 20 | 17 |
What 1993 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the contact had to use both feet to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the ABS and brake warning indicators illumined. The vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to courtesy chrysler dodge jeep ram of superstition springs (located at 6130 e auto park dr mesa, az 85206, 480‑569‑2991) where it was diagnosed that the actuator piston assembly and the pump motor failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they did not make faulty parts. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brake booster was malfunctioning and it was very difficult to stop the vehicle when driving. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls; however, there may be coverage via an extended warranty. The manufacturer had not called the contact back to confirm if the brake booster parts were covered. The manufacturer stated that they would only offer partial reimbursement if the vehicle were towed to a dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,552. *tt consumer stated parts still unavailable for repair. Updated 12/18/18
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving uphill, the vehicle hesitated and, occasionally, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Recall on breaking system 01-19-1996 fca#685 the federal safety agency # 96v‑099 lifetime replacement of parts .parts no longer available case # crysler #30082328 asked for compensation to purchase a used vehicle since brakes cannot be repaired . All the van needs is brakes the millage is low engine and trans good interior and exterior of body good.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving, the brakes hesitated to respond and caused an extended stopping distance. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the brake actuator piston assembly failed. After contacting the dealer and manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic), the contact was informed that the lifetime recall warranty for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump motor assembly would not be honored. The failure mileage was 245,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 00v305000 (steering); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 08/13/15
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the ABS brake warning light illuminated and when depressing the brake pedal the ABS activated erroneously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic) due to the year of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the ABS and the emergency brake lights flashed then suddenly remained illuminated. In addition, the brake pedal required excessive force in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the ABS dual pressure switch or the ABS dual function switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country mini van. The contact stated that the ABS warning light continuously illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The ABS system was replaced at the recommendation of a chrysler dealer. The manufacture was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 08/25/14*lj updated 09/5/2014
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Questions about the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country
Is the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Owners have filed 214 complaints about the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country, fewer than a typical Town and Country model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country?
Brakes, with 123 complaints, typically around 125,000 miles. Next is transmission (28).
How many recalls does the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country have?
8 recalls, covering steering, structure and visibility.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V099000. 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 1993 Chrysler Town and Country get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country range from 17 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.3L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 22 highway.
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