1998 Chrysler Town and Country
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country.
Recalls on the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country
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CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC.
Service brakes
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP…
Equipment
WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS…
7 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
1998 Chrysler Town and Country at a glance
- Trims
- LXLXi
- Engine
- 3.3L 6-Cylinder, 3.8L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Minivan
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country. There are 10 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 10 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1998 Chrysler Town and Country?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1998 Chrysler Town and Country listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.