Total Complaints
16 filings
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY · model year
1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
16 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1990CHRYSLERTOWN AND COUNTRY carries 16 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY is power train:automatic transmission with 3 filings, followed by structure:body:trunk lid (2) and service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 1990 TOWN AND COUNTRY. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070820POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BUMPING NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED. HE STATED THAT THE AXLE WAS IN A "V" SHAPE UNDER THE VEHICLE AND WAS NOT COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BY A MECHANIC. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 188,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
Mileage: 187,000
20050508FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
GASONLINE WAS SPRAYING INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3.3L CHRYSLER ENGINE ON MY TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN. THE FLEX (RUBBER) FUEL SUPPLY LINE IS CRIMPED TO THE METAL FUEL RAIL AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE NEAR THE DISTRIBUTOR AND POWER STEERING RESERVE. I SMELLED AN UNUSUAL ODER AND OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND GASOLINE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONNECTION. I SLID BACK THE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE TO GET A BETTER LOOK AND GASOLINE SPRAYED OUT FROM THE HOSE. I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID AN ENGINE FIRE AS MY FAMILY WAS INSIDE THE VAN.
Mileage: 163,000
20010713POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FOR THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE REPLACED IN VEHICLE THREE TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 70,000MILES/118,000MILES AND 151,000MILES. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
20010125FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
LEAKING FUEL LINE ON 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. *AK
20001114POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THAT NIGHT AND THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK
20000824ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
CRUISE CONTROL & HORN WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID T CLOCK SPRING UNDER AIRBAG WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR COVERAGE.*AK
20000824VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL & HORN WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAID T CLOCK SPRING UNDER AIRBAG WAS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR COVERAGE.*AK
20000531POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS HIGHLY REPORTED AMONG OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. SO MUCH SO THAT IT IS BECOMING A PROBLEM TO FIND A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST FOR REPAIR. DEALER REPAIR PRICE QUOTES ARE A DECIDED GOUGE CONSIDERING THEY ADMIT THAT IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BEEN ADVERTISED AND RECALLED?
20000531STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS HIGHLY REPORTED AMONG OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE. SO MUCH SO THAT IT IS BECOMING A PROBLEM TO FIND A QUALIFIED SPECIALIST FOR REPAIR. DEALER REPAIR PRICE QUOTES ARE A DECIDED GOUGE CONSIDERING THEY ADMIT THAT IT IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM BEEN ADVERTISED AND RECALLED?
19961029POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
19960725FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO FAILED FUEL PUMP. *DH
19960417SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES LOCK UP UNDER ABNORMAL FOOT PRESSURE. *SD
19960304STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
REAR HATCH SUPPORT BAR FAILED, THEY WILL NOT HOLD THE TOP HATCH UP, RESULING IN HITTING PEOPLE IN THE HEAD. *AK
19960304STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
REAR HATCH SUPPORT BAR FAILED, THEY WILL NOT HOLD THE TOP HATCH UP, RESULING IN HITTING PEOPLE IN THE HEAD. *AK
19960304STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
REAR HATCH SUPPORT BAR FAILED, THEY WILL NOT HOLD THE TOP HATCH UP, RESULING IN HITTING PEOPLE IN THE HEAD. *AK
19950614SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS SYSTEM IS ACTIVE ALL THE TIME AND IT PULSES ALL THE TIME PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY have?▼
The 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY?▼
The most-complained component for the 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Is the 1990 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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