1990 Chrysler Town AND Country: common problems

Owners of the 1990 Chrysler Town AND Country filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 13

What fails most often

1 Powertrain 38% of all complaints
2 Fuel system 23% of all complaints
3 Structure 23% of all complaints
4 Service brakes 15% of all complaints
5 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
6 Vehicle speed control 8% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Powertrain: 5 complaints (38% of all).
Fuel system: 3 complaints (23% of all).
Structure: 3 complaints (23% of all).
Service brakes: 2 complaints (15% of all).
Electrical system: 1 complaints (8% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

3.3 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
automatic, 4-speed

Drive: FWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

transmission slipping2 · 15%
fuel system, fuel smell1 · 8%
won't start1 · 8%
rust, corrosion1 · 8%
smoke, burning smell, fire1 · 8%
steering or power steering problems1 · 8%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash	Technical service bulletins (TSB)
Powertrain	5	0	0
Fuel system	3	0	0
Structure	3	0	0
Service brakes	2	0	0
Electrical system	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	0	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

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.
Powertrain · 2007-08-20 · NHTSA complaint #10200134
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.
Fuel system · 2005-05-08 · NHTSA complaint #10120215
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.
Powertrain · 2001-07-13 · NHTSA complaint #892744
Cruise control & horn work intermittently. Dealer said t clock spring under airbag was malfunctioning. Consumer had to pay for coverage.
Electrical system · 2000-08-24 · NHTSA complaint #868595
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.
Powertrain · 2000-05-31 · NHTSA complaint #722997
Rear hatch support bar failed, they will not hold the top hatch up, resuling in hitting people in the head.
Structure · 1996-03-04 · NHTSA complaint #980095
Abs system is active all the time and it pulses all the time please explain. Tt
Service brakes · 1995-06-14 · NHTSA complaint #966866

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

19951
19965
20003
20012
20051
20071

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Town AND Country has 366 complaints (37 years in the data). This year has 13, below average.

What to check before buying

Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, structure. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: transmission slipping (15%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%), won't start (8%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1990 Chrysler Town AND Country?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 1990 Chrysler Town AND Country from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 1990 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.