1997 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 15 miles · FL

Vehicle suddenly turns off while driving with no control of the gas or breaks.

Filed Jan 19, 2011 · Engine · 185,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH in rainy weather when the steering wheel became abnormally stiff and difficult to turn. The defroster also failed and the contact experienced an increase in stopping distance when applying the brakes. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed that the serpentine belt was detached. The contact reattached the serpentine belt and continued driving. The failure recurred 3 times and only when driving in rainy weather. After each failure, the contact would reattach the serpentine belt himself. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 185,000 and the current mileage was 187,000.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Engine · 196,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town & country. While traveling at speeds of 30 MPH during rainy weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the timing belt was replaced, however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 196,000 and the current mileage was 198,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2008 · Engine · 218,000 miles · MI

When your serpentine belt breaks, is replaced because of damage or wear or just falls off the pulleys when you go through water puddles... Then you must replace the belt tensioner as well as the belt to reduce future problems... I have a 1997 t & c and have just recently replaced the belt tensioner of the 2nd time... Not hard or expensive.... Must do about every 3 to 4 years... The tensioners wears out.

Filed Apr 12, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

I have 1997 dodge town and country van and every time it rains the serpentine belt pops off. Dodge told me that this is a known problem and there is no sure way of resolving it. This is very dangerous because there is no power steering once the belts pops off.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Engine · OH

Engine belt squeak/failure/falling off. Replace belt.

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 Oct 18, 2006 · Engine, Steering · 88,000 miles · PA

The serpentine belt comes off when it rains. You lose steering ability immediately.

Filed Jul 12, 2006 · Engine · KS

While driving in the rain, not standing water or high water, my 97 chrysler town and country started overheating. Not knowing what was wrong, I pulled over and let it cool off and attempted to restart my trip. This continued every 1/2 mile and finally I had no power steering. Trying to get to a filling station, it finally just died. After having it towed, staying in a hotel and taking a cab to work, the mechanic told me my serpentine belt just came off. He replaced it. He stated that this has been known to be happening with these vans and for additional money and labor costs I could have a "kit" installed and will hopefully prevent this problem from continually happening. The kit he spoke about was a belt that is ribbed on both sides and replacement of a pulley. If this is a known problem then chrysler should recall and replace this free of charge.

Filed Jun 12, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · PA

Windshield wipers will not operate in cool damp weather (25-45 degrees f with high humidity). They cannot be controlled- sometimes operating for 10 minutes without being able to turn them off, sometimes they go into delay mode by themselves, and sometimes will not even turn on. This has been going on since we bought the vehicle in 2002. The same problem occured with our 1997 dodge intrepid es which we sold in 2002 due to it being an electrical nightmare, a lemon from the factory. Though purchased new, the dealer would not make any effort to having the car replaced though we suffered through 3 years of warranty "repairs" for the same problem. Anyway, I digress...