1999 Chrysler Town and Country suspension problems

Filed Jun 5, 2024 · Body, Suspension · IA

Strut mounts are very rusty, the Chrysler recommended repair could not be done, due to extensive rust around the strut tower. This is confirmed by many other owners of this year and generation of vehicle. The vehicle is is good shape except for this and the problem was caused by a manufacturing defect which allowed rusting in the strut towers. This problem started happening approximately when it was just 10 years old or less and got worse and worse over the years. I have not driven it for many years because it seems very unsafe.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Suspension · 270,000 miles · MO

Wanted to trade van in and they told me do to safety factors could not take in on a trade. Said that the rust on van under carriage was so bad that motor could fall out and it was not worth taking in on a trade do to this problem

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Suspension · 125,000 miles · CO

There was no incident yet. The driver's side upper strut bracket is rusted about a 1/4 of the top side. Don't know where the moisture could have come from? The seals above that area seem ok. Couldn't find any past recalls for this issue but, the passenger's side is just fine. At this point the insurance company won't cover fixing it. And am not sure what could be done? This is my mom's car and the information below is mine.

Filed Nov 11, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 158,000 miles · IL · crash · 4 injuries

Strut tower corroded and spring and strut popped thru and caused loss of control.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Suspension · 142,000 miles · OH

We took our 1999 chrysler town & country to our mechanic to have the water pump replaced and he informed us of the drivers side strut tower rusting out and should have it replaced as it could be a hazard while driving. This was reported to us on 08-2011 with the car having 142000 miles on it. Nothing has been done to repair it at this point. Am looking to see if there are any recalls for this problem.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Suspension · 158,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that after adding oil in the vehicle, he noticed that the shock strut towers were rusted and would cause the structure of the vehicle to fracture. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000. Updated 3/14/11 *cn the consumer stated the strut tower was rusted and the strut broke through the body of the tower. The strut came to rest only inches away. The local body shop rebuilt the tower by welding sheet metal . He formed and reinforced the shock tower. Updated 06/30/11

Filed Feb 8, 2009 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · IL

The driver side strut mount at the top of the wheel well has completely rusted and can break off. Not sure on the criticality of this defect, but looks very unsafe, and chrysler needs to take some action.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler town and country. In june of 2006, the contact was informed that the strut tower could detach from the vehicle and cause a crash. The vehicle was not repaired at that time and the mechanic warned him that a failure was eminent. In 2007, he took the vehicle to a repair shop for minor service and was informed that he could die if he continued to drive the vehicle. He was also informed that the strut mount tower was rusted out. As a result, it could separate at any given moment, burst through the hood of the vehicle, and cause the wheel to fall horizontally. However, the contact continued to drive the vehicle because he had no other means of transportation. He took the vehicle to jiffy lube for an oil change and had to sign a form acknowledging that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact called the manufacturer, but was treated rudely and was disconnected. He feels that his vehicle is a safety hazard and could lead to a fatal crash. The current and failure mileages were 160,000.

Filed Nov 26, 2008 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · WI

1. Poor quality 2. Front strut tower is rusted through. Struts are wobbling inside the stamped body housing (part of the unibody). The rust is so bad I'm afraid the strut is going to punch through at any time leaving the vehicle likely to crash disastrously. 3. Nothing so far.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Body, Suspension · MI

The driver side shock absorber tower on a 1999 chrysler town and country has rusted through losing support for the shock absorber. Have checked other 1999 and 2000 chrysler town and country vans and they all have the same problem. What is being done to correct this problem? Thanks, GPS