1994 Chrysler Town And Country
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1994 Chrysler Town And Country. Newest first.
Vehicle description: MINI vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. the steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Vehicle description: MINI vans. the bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. if the bolt IS loose, the gas strut IS over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles IS higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. if the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Vehicle description: MINI vans. the wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. a short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning september 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during december 1995.
Wheels with misformed lug nut seats were installed on these vehicles. This causes reduced nut to wheel contact area and limits the wheel self-centering capability during installation. This results in loss of wheel lug nut torque retention.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of lug nut torque retention may lead to wheel lugfailure which may cause wheel separation and an accident.
Remedy
Inspect the wheel assembly plant code; replace wheels known to have the problem and install new lug nuts.
Owner complaints
154 complaints14 involved a crash1 involved a fire20 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
I took my car to get it smog tested and the guy told me it wasn't going to pass because he showed me where the fuel rail was leaking gas and told me to get it fixed and bring it back. I know there was a recall from 1996 and up but what about my van. I drove my van and it started smoking so I had to call a tow truck and have it towed home so it didn't catch fire.
- Engine · Suspension
Engine cooling fan quit , engine overheats popping noise in suspension when corning
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. the contact was driving 55 mph when fuel begin to leak onto the engine. the contact believed that the failure was caused by a faulty o-ring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The contact referenced nhtsa…
TL* the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. the contact was driving 55 mph when fuel begin to leak onto the engine. the contact believed that the failure was caused by a faulty o-ring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign I.D. Number: 00v268000 (fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system) but the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 204,000.
- Air bags · Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. While parked the contact activated the rear windshield wiper; however, failed to function. The contact also noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel constantly after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. While parked the contact activated the rear windshield wiper; however, failed to function. The contact also noticed the air bag light was illuminated on the instrument panel constantly after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was contacted and stated there was a recall nhtsa recall campaign ID number: 99v113000 (air bags) which the vehicle was included in and had been repaired prior to the failure. The recent failure was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage 189,000.
- Latches/locks/linkages
I have had two problems with the door latches. The first problem was with the drivers side door. The plastic coating wore off the latch and caused it to stick in the open position, therefore not allowing the door to close. Occasionally the door would close and then get stuck in the closed position.…
I have had two problems with the door latches. The first problem was with the drivers side door. The plastic coating wore off the latch and caused it to stick in the open position, therefore not allowing the door to close. Occasionally the door would close and then get stuck in the closed position. I finally had to have the latch replaced and I have had no problems with that latch since. Now, 8 months later, the side sliding door has the same exact problem. The door will appear to be fully closed and then fly open while driving. Other times it will not open. I will be replacing this latch soon and I am just waiting for the front passenger side latch to fail. I have spoke to numerous people and this seems to be a pattern with this vehicle. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission started shifting really rough around 116,000. Previous owner replaced the transmission. When they sold it to us at around 150,000, the transmission started shifting hard again. Now at 169,000 it shifts back and forth between 2ND and 3RD gears and IS very rough. When shifting into reverse, it clunks. This IS after we even took it in and had transmission fixed. No good. *tr
- Equipment · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic · Structure · Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. the sliding door IS currently being held onto the vehicle by one out of three hinges. the door has to be pushed very hard in order for it to close. in addition, the rear wiper does not work and the motor needs to be replaced. the contact has…
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 chrysler town and country. the sliding door IS currently being held onto the vehicle by one out of three hinges. the door has to be pushed very hard in order for it to close. in addition, the rear wiper does not work and the motor needs to be replaced. the contact has decided not to repair the vehicle. when he places the vehicle into drive, it takes a while to shift. the vehicle makes a thumping sound when it does shift into gear. the air conditioner has not worked since the vehicle was purchased. the all wheel drive makes a clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. on a hot day, the gears skip as if they are not gripping properly in the rear of the vehicle. the current mileage was 135,000 and failure mileage was 116,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Smelled fuel, opened hood to find fuel dripping from the fuel injector rail. The fuel injection delivery system leaks fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the fuel injection rail. Causing a fire hazard. This problem has been addressed on other chrysler 3.8L engines but…
Smelled fuel, opened hood to find fuel dripping from the fuel injector rail. The fuel injection delivery system leaks fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the fuel injection rail. Causing a fire hazard. This problem has been addressed on other chrysler 3.8L engines but not the 1994 town and country. Spoke to chrysler rep and was told they would not help since there IS no recall on this vehicle for this only on over 1.2 million similar chryslers *nm
- Unknown or other
Consumer requesting information on recalls for 1994 chrysler town and country. *ts *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
Dt; at 35 mph someone pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and hit other vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. She was told by the manufacturer that air bags were not guaranteed to deploy in a crash. Also, she was told not to depend on the air bags. There were 100 variables in…
Dt; at 35 mph someone pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle and hit other vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. She was told by the manufacturer that air bags were not guaranteed to deploy in a crash. Also, she was told not to depend on the air bags. There were 100 variables in deployment of air bags, and there was no way for the manufacturer to tell her over the phone when an air bag went off. Driver sustained injuries, and was taken to a hospital. However, passenger was lightly hurt and did not go to the hospital.*ak *sb *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
My wife mentioned that the vehicle smelled like gas. upon investigation, noticed that fuel rail was wet with fuel. at this point, car was taken out of service, when rail was dry, started engine to nvestigated leak. fuel was noticed leaking from joints where the rails are connected to each other.…
My wife mentioned that the vehicle smelled like gas. upon investigation, noticed that fuel rail was wet with fuel. at this point, car was taken out of service, when rail was dry, started engine to nvestigated leak. fuel was noticed leaking from joints where the rails are connected to each other. repairs has not been completed at this time.*ak I have been considering sealing with a fuel tank sealant...as I have seen this noticed on web forums.
- Unknown or other
For the last four years - roof paint has been scaling and sheeting off. the vehicle IS a 1994 chrysler town and country -- all wheel drive the > vehicle has 103,000 miles and has never been back to the dealer. Aside from the paint sheeting off the roof in large quantities, the vehicle has performed valiantly and with every indication positive.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
The vehicle had gas fumes leaking throughout the vehicle. The gas smell became overwhelming when the vehicle was driven for awhile. The consumer took the vehicle into the dealer, the mechanic indicated the fuel rail was leaking gas. Please provide further information. *jb
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicle was not equipped with the required high mounted brake lights. the manufacturer was refusing to authorize the installation of the high mounted brake lights. *Ak
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
The consumer stated the headlight lens gradually turned yellow which caused poor illumination. The driver had difficulty driving at night due to insufficient lighting. *ak *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I am experiencing rear wheel lock-up upon initial application of the brakes on a gravel surface. this occurs with very light brake application. after stopping a couple of times on a dry hard surface the brakes appear to work ok.
- Structure › Body › Door
The sliding door disconnected from the vehicle. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The retaining straps broke off the fuel tank and was repaired.*jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission not shifting out of second gear. Checked all appropriate fuses relays and reset computer with power disconnected. fluid clear and pink. transmission then refuses to move forward or back. No prior overheating of this vehicle. dt
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Visibility › Windshield
Consumer state sthat the back windshield burns out consumer has called the chrysler manufacturer. also consumer state that the seat belt on the passanger side it's bent. nlm
- Tires
Right rear tire IS getting blistered in sidewall of tire, size of a quater. Life linner ste 205/70r15 dot # c4m1201 814L, not orginal tire.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Differential pin shot out through transmission housing, causing transmission to blow. There was a loud bang while vehicle was going 55mph. Transmission seized up, and was leaking. vehicle wouldn't shift out of 2ND gear. Vehicle had no brakes to alert drivers because vehicle would eventually slow down by jerking in gear. Dealer was not notified. Please provide more information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
While opening hatch window shattered, falling on consumer's face. Cause unknown. Dealer will be contacted.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving transmission went out. when contacting dealer, dealer noted that seal plugs in transmission needed to be replaced.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
- Inadvertent air bag deployments
Complaints allege that the front air bag (s) deployed inadvertently--in most cases while starting the vehicle.
- Inadvertent air bag deployments
Complaints allege that the subject vehicles' air bags deployed inadvertently (in most cases when starting the vehicle).
- Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether…
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10220489Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 1021645482212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 10130081Return: 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 parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - 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 parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect 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 stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604977Subject pertaining to smooth road high-speed vibration or shake condition.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 602612Some subject vehicles may experience a loosening or loss of the nut retaining the engine cooling module fan causing a vibration initially. If not addressed immediately, fan blade will not turn and engine could overheat.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602288Subject regarding a 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey.
- 601982Information on 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
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