1997 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems

84 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 109,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 84
of this car's complaints: 22%
typical mileage: 109,000
crashes: 7
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
13
Side/window
1
Frontal: sensor/control module
1
Frontal: driver side: inflator module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country airbags

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

Airbag light 46

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported November 7, 2002 · 1,500,521 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Risk: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began november 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 02V293000 · Recall details

What 1997 Chrysler Town and Country owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Airbags · 180,000 miles · TN · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was parked, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning and smoke filled the vehicle. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle with minor injuries to the hand. The manufacturer was not notified. The dealer was notified. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Airbags · 175,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v293000 (air bags) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 195,045 miles · NJ

I went to dmv to have my car inspected and was given a report that stated several parts on my vehicle were recalled. I am trying to find out if vehicle can be serviced for free from dealer because of the defects or will I have to pay for them? Parts listed under recall were rc-j25-09 emissions recall j25 mopar value line catalytic converters my car failed for emissions problems b24-clockspring safety recall - lifetime warranty 895- safety recall fuel rail seals.

Filed Dec 7, 2008 · Airbags · MS · 2 injuries

I hit a pothole and the airbags deployed.

Filed Mar 4, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Since we purchased this van in 2001 we have had a problem with it not wanting to run, at first it was intermittent, but now it is just sitting at the shop. We have taken it in to the dealer 6 times, and to 2 other mechanics 4 times and finally may have found that it is the body control module. We have already spent thousands of dollars on this van and now they want another $1000 that we do not have. I have been reading lots of complaints on the computer concerning this part of the vehicle, why is there no recall for this???

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Airbags, Engine · 52,000 miles · CO

Chrysler lxi minivan -- 1997 -- airbag, horn failure [clockspring?] -- reported by many as a common issue. Car has about 52,000 miles. Engine was replaced (short block) at 13,000 miles.

Filed Apr 18, 2006 · Airbags · 109,000 miles · MN

I own a 97 chrysler t & c. It appears that the clockspring in the steering wheel is defective and the mfg states there is not a problem but it could LED to a airbag malfunction. It appears this is not covered by a recall which it should be... How many complaints have you received on this????

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Airbags · CO · crash · 2 injuries

My 16 year old son was driving our 1997 chrysler town & country mini van. He was traveling at about 30 MPH. He hit a truck that was parked along our street. The impact to our van was on the passenger front side. Neither the driver side airbag nor the passenger airbag deployed. Both passengers in the front hit the windshield. The driver was wearing his seatbelt, but hit both the steering wheel (which bent) and the windshield. *ak my van is totalled and the truck needs a new bed and back fender all replaced. I am concerned that the seatbelt did not restrain my son and also that the airbags did not deploy from this impact. Please respond - thank you, kari kienitz

Filed Oct 14, 2004 · Airbags · 888,865 miles · MI

Air bag clockspring: after the recall repairs was made, the air bag light continued to illuminate while driving. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer. The dealer wanted to charge consumer for repairs. The stated the part which needed to be replaced was not covered under the recall.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Airbags · PR

The air bag warning light came on after the dealership checked the recall 02v293000, air bag clock spring assembly and indicated that it was fine, and didn't need replacement. Currently, dealership wanted to charge the consumer $70.00 to inspect the clock spring again.

Questions about the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country airbags

Does the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 109,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V293000. 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).