Model year guide

1997 Chrysler Town Country

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Chrysler Town Country is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Chrysler Town Country — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Chrysler Town Country at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Chrysler Town Country recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Chrysler Town Country.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 6

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING Closed

NHTSA #EA01007 · Electrical System · opened Feb 2001 · closed Nov 2002

DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK Closed

NHTSA #RQ00008 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Mar 2000 · closed Mar 2002

POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM Closed

NHTSA #EA99013 · Fuel System, Gasoline · opened Jun 1999 · closed Aug 2001

POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY Closed

NHTSA #PE99010 · Fuel System, Gasoline · opened Feb 1999 · closed Jun 1999

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP Closed

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED. CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY. RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

NHTSA #EA97003 · Child Seat · opened Jan 1997 · closed Aug 1998

INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP Closed

ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS. CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT. THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THE"WELL" LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS. ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP. SEVEN OF…

NHTSA #SQ96016 · Seat Belts · opened Sep 1996 · closed Feb 1997

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 153

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 153.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Bulletin 08-049-20 · Electrical System, Equipment · Apr 2020

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Bulletin 31-003-19 · Equipment · Nov 2019

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Bulletin 31-005-19 · Structure, Equipment · Nov 2019

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Bulletin 3100519 · Structure · Nov 2019

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Bulletin 3100619 · Structure, Equipment · Nov 2019

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Bulletin 3100319 · Structure · Nov 2019

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Bulletin 31-006-19 · Structure · Nov 2019

Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect pa…

Bulletin 23027 · Electrical System · Aug 2016

05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect par…

Bulletin 23104 · Equipment, Exterior Lighting · Aug 2016

Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stoc…

Bulletin 23137 · Equipment · Aug 2016

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TOWN & COUNTRY FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1997 Chrysler Town Country vehicles on record

Other Chrysler Town Country model years

1997 Chrysler Town Country — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Chrysler Town Country have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Chrysler Town Country. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.