2.4
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 62,099 miles
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1999 Chrysler Town and country the dash lose function, driving without speed and the rest of the function.
- Markham, 00, USA
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
- Centreville, MI, USA
Took van in for slight engine noise and mechanic noticed that strut tower was nearly rusted through. Took to the dealer who stated that the car was unsafe to drive under any circumstances since one rough piece of road and the car body could fall to the ground and the strut assembly come through the dash into the passenger compartment. This will now cost over $1500 to repair. Chrysler issued a service bulletin on this in 2002, since they were aware that vans from 1998 to 2002 were subject to this. They called it a "cosmetic problem". any problem that will cause a metal object several feet long to violently and suddenly explode through the dash into the passenger compartment at the driver is hardly a "cosmetic problem". "cosmetic problems" do not render a vehicle unsafe to drive. Chrysler has acknowledged the problem and redesigned the strut tower to eliminate this in later models. Now they need to recall the vehicles that are rusting out before people die!
- Rockford, IL, USA
No crash involved...noticed after a rainstorm here on the coast, that there was the sound of water rolling back and forth in the dash area when I was driving..not only that, but there was a significant(huge flood) of water coming into the passenger compartment from the dash area immediately in front of the passenger seat...enough water that my carpeting was completely soaked, and ruined. After this happened many times..I finally figured out what it was..there is some sort of drain hose to a water collection reservoir under the windshield...which can be disconnected to drain, but in the event of debris washing into it...would clog up and overflow..resulting in the described condition..this is very poor design in my opinion..some of folks I have had this to..did not have a clue what was going on...I have not said anything to Chrysler about this...but think it is not just me who has the issue..and it also could be a contributor to some of the other issues I have read about..particularly the condensation issue and the airbag issue..I am concerned that the electronics will fail...please advise...I am picking a random date when it first happened...also..has occurred many times since unless I clean the drain hoses...never had this happen on any other vehicle...?
- Arch Cape, OR, USA
1999 Chrysler Town & Country limited: Problem(s) worsening - becoming more frequent over last 3 yrs: Start van, runs 5-10 secs, then shuts off, disconnect battery-wait 3 mins, cranked in beginning, now only 50/50: Security system activates and shut system down 24 hrs, disconnect battery but no startl 24 hours, had new key made at dealership use VIN, problems persists: Rear vent windows stopped working, changed motors and switches, problem continues: Heater in seats recalled, dealer replaced; heaters on recall but would not replace bottom cover(leather)has hole from where heater burning through, now heaters come on/off at will: Gauges go off with engine running, back on when they get ready: Radio and power windows intermittent: Transmission will not shift from first when exiting interstate after traveling in od for 100 miles, happened 3-4 times, not continuous: Alarm sounds in middle of night and when standing in street 25ft+ behind the van; manufactured on 4/17/98 so 1999 has mostly 1998 parts, real problematic when purchasing parts: Note: Have two 1999 T&C limiteds, one having these problems the other (red) only paint clear coat peeling; had to tow van several times. Now having the instrument cluster and lock switch in driver's door replace. Next step change BCM: I am throwing $1S at van, dealerships (more than one) say no idea causation. Dealer has replaced battery, cables, belt, maintenance on transmission +). your url from chat rooms and forums. Many others having same or similar problems. No luck with their local dealerships either. Have owned many Chrysler and Dodge products, these may be last! thank you. Pastor steve randall
- Bonaire, GA, USA
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, who determined the front driver side strut tower was rusted and needed to be replaced. Updatd 01/19/07.
- Roselle, IL, USA
Dt the struts on the drivers side have rust top service. If you look at it from top near the windsheild between the 3 O'clock and 6 O'clock you can see it starting to rust. On the passengers side the rust as of right now is not visible. As of right now have contacted the dealer, but have contacted the body shop and they have noticed this models more frequently. Took the vehicle into my auto repair mechanic yesterday July 12, 2005 and he showed me this on my 96 model and have the same thing on 99 model in an earlier. Stage.
- Suffex, WI, USA
- Shreveport, LA, USA