1994 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems

14 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 10 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 10
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
9

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 8

Related recalls

Air bagsReported May 6, 1999 · 736,824 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Inadvertent air bag deploymentsOpened February 27, 1998, closed May 24, 1999

Complaints allege that the front air bag (s) deployed inadvertently--in most cases while starting the vehicle.

EA98006

Inadvertent air bag deploymentsOpened October 24, 1997, closed February 27, 1998

Complaints allege that the subject vehicles' air bags deployed inadvertently (in most cases when starting the vehicle).

PE97046

Defective air bag crash sensorOpened November 14, 1996, still open

Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.the federal safety agency received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.

DP96014

What 1994 Chrysler Town and Country owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 18, 2011 · Airbags, Visibility · 189,000 miles · ID

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. While parked the contact activated the rear windshield wiper; however, failed to function. The contact also noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel constantly after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 99v113000 (air bags) which the vehicle was included in and had been repaired prior to the failure. The recent failure was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 189,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Dt; at 35 MPH someone pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and hit other vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. She was told by the manufacturer that air bags were not guaranteed to deploy in a crash. Also, she was told not to depend on the air bags. There were 100 variables in deployment of air bags, and there was no way for the manufacturer to tell her over the phone when an air bag went off. Driver sustained injuries, and was taken to a hospital. However, passenger was lightly hurt and did not go to the hospital.*ak *sb

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Airbags · CA · crash

Vehicle involved in a rearend collision hitting another vehicle in rear at 50 MPH in which driver/ passenger air bags did not deploy, cause unknown. Please give any furthe details.

Filed Jan 25, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash

Consumer applied brakes at 50 MPH and rear wheels started to skid, when rearending vehicle in front he felt pulsation of the brakes. Pedal felt normal. No injuries, vehicle was totalled. *ak consumer states that the airbags failed to deploy.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Airbags · MI · crash · 1 injury

While driving, insured fell asleep behind the wheel and vehicle drove off the road and hit a tree. Air bags did not deploy with frontal impact, there was one injury in the accident, claim 22-v510-710.

Filed Dec 18, 1999 · Airbags · MO · crash

Neither airbag deployed in this frontal accident that was violent enough to damage almost everything froward of the firewall. The front of this vehicle (primarly right front), hit the side passanger door of a car that made a sudden left turn across it's path. Although the insurance companies haven't yet said so, I assume both cars will be considered totalled. I suggest you examine this vehicle to determine if the airbags were faulty before any changes can be made.. It is currently at royal gate dodge, 15502 manchester rd., ellisville, mo 63011, telephone (636) 394-3400. Accident police report numbered 99-459978 should be available through the chesterfield police department, 184 chesterfield ind. Blvd., chesterfield, mo 63005, telephone (636) 537-3000.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Airbags · GA

Wiring for both frontal air bags experienced failure prior to recall notice which caused the air bag light to illuminate. Nlm

Filed Oct 21, 1998 · Airbags · NC · crash

While driving at 35 MPH, went to apply the brakes and the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end the vehicle in front, and the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 22, 1998 · Airbags · NJ

While driving the driver's airbag deployed. The vehicle was not involved in a collision. The manufacturer will be notified.

Filed Nov 19, 1997 · Airbags, Steering · GA · crash · 1 injury

Steering failure, causing vehicle to lose control/accident.

Questions about the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country airbags

Does the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the airbags of the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Chrysler Town and Country airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 99V113000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have bad airbags?

The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (375 complaints), 2010 (269 complaints) and 2009 (191 complaints).