1990 Chrysler Town And Country: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2007
“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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2005
“Cruise control & horn work intermittently. Dealer said t clock spring under airbag was malfunctioning. Consumer had to pay for coverage.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2000
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“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?”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 1997
“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”Owner report · Power Train
Recalls - 4 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING OCTOBER 1995.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.
Remedy: CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES IN JUNE 1996.
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
INBOARD FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY STRAPS CAN SUFFER FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE STRAP NEAR ITS ANCHOR POSITION.
Remedy: REPLACE FATIGUED STRAPS OR RETROFIT STRAPS WITH A REINFORCEMENT PLATE AND REMOVAL OF AN ANTIROTATION TAB TO PREVENT FATIGUE FAILURE.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1990 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1990 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Chrysler Town And Country. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1990 Chrysler Town And Country have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.