1992 Chrysler Town AND Country: common problems

Owners of the 1992 Chrysler Town AND Country filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 135
involving a crash: 6

What fails most often

1 Service brakes 53% of all complaints
2 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
3 Structure 7% of all complaints
4 Electrical system 6% of all complaints
5 Visibility 6% of all complaints
6 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
7 Steering 5% of all complaints
8 Engine and cooling 4% of all complaints

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

Service brakes: 72 complaints (53% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Powertrain: 16 complaints (12% of all).
Structure: 10 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Electrical system: 8 complaints (6% of all).
Visibility: 8 complaints (6% 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 cyl
automatic, 4-speed

Drive: FWD, AWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 135 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

brake failure16 · 12%
warning lights, check engine12 · 9%
seat belts5 · 4%
smoke, burning smell, fire5 · 4%
knocking, grinding or other noise4 · 3%
steering or power steering problems4 · 3%
transmission slipping4 · 3%
A/C or heater3 · 2%
jerking, harsh shifts3 · 2%
headlights and tail lights3 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Service brakes	72	3
Powertrain	16	0
Structure	10	1
Electrical system	8	0
Visibility	8	0
Seat belts	7	0
Steering	7	0
Engine and cooling	6	0
Exterior lighting	4	0
Fuel system	4	0
Equipment	3	0
Seats	3	1
Vehicle speed control	3	0
Suspension	2	1

What owners report

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

Consumer tried to step on the brake and the vehicle did not stop, knocked into vehicle in front. Brake pedal was so hard that felt likes somebody was holding the pedal. Dealer nor manufacturer were contacted.
Service brakes · crash · 1998-05-11 · NHTSA complaint #823211
Vehicle rearended while at standstill by vehicle traveling 40 mph, causing vehicle to crash into rearend of another vehicle, airbag did not deploy; also, driver's seat back collapsed, causing driver to fall backwards; warned by attorney not to give injury information.
Seats · crash · 1997-03-11 · NHTSA complaint #809815
Right rear wheel/axel tore off vehicle, causing loss of control, loud noise.
Suspension · crash · 1996-03-14 · NHTSA complaint #487844
Rear lift gate tends to open, even during a small impact. Tt
Structure · crash · 1995-05-31 · NHTSA complaint #966097
The contact stated that while the vehicle was in the driveway the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator and actuator assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Service brakes · 2022-02-07 · NHTSA complaint #11450804
While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes lost power. The contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. In addition, the anti-lock brake and an unknown warning indicators illuminated.
Service brakes · 2019-06-17 · NHTSA complaint #11220652
Recall campaign 97v079000 concerning liftgate support bracket. Owner took vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs, and had the work done. However, the defect had not been repaired properly. Vehicle was back to the dealer on three occasions . They installed the screws to hold it on, and the screws kept falling out.
Structure · 2005-02-02 · NHTSA complaint #10109626
When this happens--driving becomes very difficult (no power steering available then). It takes a while to get it fixed. I've been stranded quite a few times because of this problem. I have a friend with the same kind of van and has the same problem.
Engine and cooling · 2004-07-06 · NHTSA complaint #10080430

When owners complained

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

199534
199617
199716
199811
199910
200010
20014
20024
20037
20045
20052
20062
20071
20081
20092
20121
20131
20141
20153
20182
20191
20221

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 2,869 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 8% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Town AND Country has 366 complaints (37 years in the data). This year has 135, below average.

What to check before buying

Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, powertrain, structure. Total complaints: 135. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (12%), warning lights, check engine (9%), seat belts (4%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 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 1992 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 1992 models

Read also

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.