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1993 Chrysler Town and Country Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1993 Chrysler Town and Country has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,084,172 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 00V305000 2000-10-12 679,000 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

STRUCTURE 99V213000 1999-09-02 1,318,189 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

VISIBILITY 99V189000 1999-07-16 828,559 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

AIR BAGS 99V113000 1999-05-06 736,824 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

SEAT BELTS 97V149000 1997-09-09 1,100,000 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.

SEAT BELTS 97V148000 1997-09-09 1,100,000 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 96V099000 1996-06-13 321,000 affected
Defect

THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE…

WHEELS 93V098000 1993-06-04 600 affected
Defect

THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.

Consequence

POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
102
1crashes1fires1injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
19
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
10
1injuries
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
8
1injuries
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
7
SERVICE BRAKES
7
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
6
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
4
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
Total complaints273

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“See attached document for complaint.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2024-03-12

“See attached document for complaint.”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2024-03-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the contact had to use both feet to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the abs and brake warning indicators illumined. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 96v099000…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-07-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brake booster was malfunctioning and it was very difficult to stop the vehicle when driving. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no recalls; however, there may be coverage via an extended…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-10-17

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving uphill, the vehicle hesitated and, occasionally, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

ENGINE · reported 2017-04-03

“Recall on breaking system 01-19-1996 fca#685 nhtsa # 96v-099 lifetime replacement of parts .parts no longer available case # crysler #30082328 asked for compensation to purchase a used vehicle since brakes cannot be repaired . All the van needs is brakes the millage is low engine and trans good…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-07-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. While driving, the brakes hesitated to respond and caused an extended stopping distance. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the brake actuator piston assembly failed. After contacting the dealer and…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-06-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the abs brake warning light illuminated and when depressing the brake pedal the abs activated erroneously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they refused to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number:…”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT · reported 2014-10-08

Defect investigations

Investigation DP03002 Opened 2003-05-07 · closed 2003-07-22

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…

Investigation DP97001 Opened 1997-03-12 · closed 1997-04-02

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A DEFECT INVESTIGATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON 1989 AND LATER CHRYSLER MODELS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRIT/ACCLAIM: DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU; LANCE/LEBARON; SHADOW/SUNDANCE; CARAVAN/VOYAGER.HOWEVER, BASED ON ODI'S COMPLAINT RECORDS, ONLY CERTAIN…

Investigation EA94005 Opened 1994-01-31 · closed 1995-10-25

LIFTGATE LATCHES

LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM…

Investigation EA94028 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-06-24

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA96027 Opened 1996-10-31 · closed 1997-05-16

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE

THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEAR RESULTING IN SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.

Investigation EA97005 Opened 1997-04-10 · closed 1997-12-23

SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA97020 Opened 1997-09-30 · closed 1999-07-27

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER

ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS

Investigation PE94024 Opened 1994-03-07 · closed 1994-07-29

ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE96008 Opened 1996-01-25 · closed 1996-06-28

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE96035 Opened 1996-05-06 · closed 1996-10-31

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE

THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEER RESULTING IN THE SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.

Investigation PE97013 Opened 1997-04-02 · closed 1997-09-30

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE

Investigation RQ00011 Opened 2000-05-01 · closed 2002-04-01

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ00011 Opened 2000-05-01 · closed 2002-04-01

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Chrysler Town and Country as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.