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1999 Chrysler Town and Country Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1999 Chrysler Town and Country has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,825,337 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 04V480000 2004-10-06 955,344 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS…

SEAT BELTS 02V076000 2002-03-08 545,311 affected
Defect

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT…

SEAT BELTS 01V119000 2001-04-11 161,682 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 00V268000 2000-09-13 1,163,000 affected
Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE…

Complaints by component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
42
18fires4injuries
AIR BAGS
37
1crashes1injuries
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
23
3crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
1fires
WHEELS:RIM
20
1fires2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
16
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
3crashes4injuries
SUSPENSION
12
1crashes4injuries
ENGINE
11
2fires
Total complaints485

What owners report

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

“The heated seat on the driver side was heating up so hot that it would burn your bottom. Now it has seizes to work even with repairs.”

SEATS · reported 2019-11-02

“Air bag light constantly on, no horn no cruise control no radio control. Went to dealer for recall on airbag steering wheel clock spring and was told I would have to pay for diagnostic and also pay for part " in case it was not covered. This is not how a safety recall should be performed to my…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-09-16

“Air bag light constantly on, no horn no cruise control no radio control. Went to dealer for recall on airbag steering wheel clock spring and was told I would have to pay for diagnostic and also pay for part " in case it was not covered. This is not how a safety recall should be performed to my…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2019-09-16

“There is an known issue with town&country van b/t certain years. I have a 1999. When water splashes from the road or runs off the vehicle, the water lands on the serpentine belt, and causes the belt to slide off. When the belt slides off, the power steering fails to such a degree that it makes the…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-07-06

“Strut mounts are very rusty, the chrysler recommended repair could not be done, due to extensive rust around the strut tower. This is confirmed by many other owners of this year and generation of vehicle. The vehicle is is good shape except for this and the problem was caused by a manufacturing…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2018-06-01

“Strut mounts are very rusty, the chrysler recommended repair could not be done, due to extensive rust around the strut tower. This is confirmed by many other owners of this year and generation of vehicle. The vehicle is is good shape except for this and the problem was caused by a manufacturing…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2018-06-01

“My problem is in the ignition switch, which is affecting the air conditioner and blinkers , at the same time , I tested the van while it was running I moved the ignition key and the air conditioning and blinkers would work. Started well van was stationary in my driveway 10/1/2016.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-10-01

“Fuel injector rail failure. Would like to know if there was a recall on this and if the repair is covered under a recall. Gas is leaking from the fuel injector rail, and van was chugging. Thank you in advance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c.…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-09-07

Defect investigations

Investigation EA01007 Opened 2001-02-21 · closed 2002-11-22

AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA04013 Opened 2004-06-04 · closed 2005-05-25

DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE

THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND…

Investigation EA99013 Opened 1999-06-11 · closed 2001-08-10

POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM

Investigation PE00034 Opened 2000-08-31 · closed 2001-01-05

OVERHEATING OF FRONT SEAT HEATERS

ALLEGE THAT THE FRONT SEATS OVER HEAT AND SMOKE OR CATCH FIRE

Investigation PE04017 Opened 2004-02-18 · closed 2004-06-21

OVERHEATING OF SEAT HEATERS

ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 24 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT SPARKS/OVERHEATS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER BELIEVES THE FAILURE IS DUE TO ONE OF TWO FACTORS:THE STITCHING OPERATION ON THE SEAT COVER MAY CAUSE THE SEWING NEEDLE TO SEVER SOME STRANDS OF THE WIRE HEATING GRID IN…

Investigation PE99010 Opened 1999-02-03 · closed 1999-06-11

POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ00008 Opened 2000-03-09 · closed 2002-03-18

DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK

There is no summary currently available

Investigation RQ04001 Opened 2004-01-28 · closed 2004-06-04

DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE

COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF…

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 1999 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.