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1997 Chrysler Town & Country: common problems and reliability
421 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy one?The 1997 Chrysler Town & Country has 421 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 1997 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1997 Chrysler Town & Country vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1997 a good year for the Town & Country?
Across the 15 Town & Country model years we track, complaint volume runs from 167 (2004) to 1,939 (2008). With 421 complaints, the 1997 Town & Country sits about the same as the model's median of 421.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Owner sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-risk, high-reward perception.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Town & Country. See the full Town & Country owner picture and every model year.
Other Town & Country model years
Compare every Town & Country year side by side to see how 1997 ranks against the rest.
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