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1999 Chrysler Town And Country

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 1999 Chrysler Town And Country do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 216.5.

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Mileage at the reported incident

168 reports with mileage · 194 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 56 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

18 crash reports28 fire reports13 injury reports

Engine And Engine Cooling complaints

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42,400 miles · Feb 25, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING A 1999 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN THE PULLEY FOR THE WATER PUMP SEPARATED FROM THE WATER PUMP. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALL ENGINE ACCESSORIES TO COME LOOSE. THE LACK OF THE BELT CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSIST, I.E., BRAKES,STEERING ELECT. ETC. A SUBSEQUENT REVIEW OF THE WATER PUMP PULLEY SHOWED THAT…

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WHILE DRIVING A 1999 TOWN AND COUNTRY CHRYSLER VAN THE PULLEY FOR THE WATER PUMP SEPARATED FROM THE WATER PUMP. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALL ENGINE ACCESSORIES TO COME LOOSE. THE LACK OF THE BELT CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALL POWER ASSIST, I.E., BRAKES,STEERING ELECT. ETC. A SUBSEQUENT REVIEW OF THE WATER PUMP PULLEY SHOWED THAT IT WAS BOLTED TO A THREE BOLT HUB. THE HUB WAS A PRESSED FIT ON THE WATER PUMP SHAFT. THE HUB APPEARED TO BE DESIGNED TO BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE WATER PUMP SHAFT. THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP SHAFT NOR TO THE HUB BEARING THAT WOULD INDICATE THAT AN INDUCE TORQUE CAUSED THE SEPARATION OF THE HUB AND THE WATER PUMP SHAFT. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 42,000 MILES ON IT. IT APPEARS THAT THIS PREMATURE FAILURE IS EITHER A POOR DESIGN OR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. IN EITHER CASE THE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED WOULD INDUCE A HIGH RISK ACCIDENT. THE LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST ALONE WOULD MAKE THE DRIVER FEEL THAT THE STEERING HAD LOCKED UP. WHEN I DISCUSSED THIS FAILURE WITH THE CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT STATED THAT THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. WHEN I DISCUSSED THE FAILURE WITH THE LOCAL REPAIR GARAGE ( PEP BOYS ) THEY RECALLED SEVERAL PULLEY FAILURES ON CHRYSLER/DODGE VEHICLES. THE QUESTION IS DO WE HAVE A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE WATER PUMP SHAFT AND THE HUB CONNECTION THAT CAN FAIL WITH ANY PRIOR WARNING. I HAVE THE WATER PUMP AND THE HUB. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10112185

73,000 miles · Feb 23, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INCIDENT IS THE FAILURE OF THE RETAINING BOLT ON THE ACCESSORY DRIVER'S BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY. THE BOLT FAILED BY SHEARING OFF AT THE ENGINE BLOCK. IN FAILURE, ALL ACCESSORIES DRIVEN BY THE DRIVE BELT CEASE TO OPERATE, INCLUDING THE ALTERNATOR, WATER UMP AND POWER STEERING PUMP. WHEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP STOPS, T…

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THE INCIDENT IS THE FAILURE OF THE RETAINING BOLT ON THE ACCESSORY DRIVER'S BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY. THE BOLT FAILED BY SHEARING OFF AT THE ENGINE BLOCK. IN FAILURE, ALL ACCESSORIES DRIVEN BY THE DRIVE BELT CEASE TO OPERATE, INCLUDING THE ALTERNATOR, WATER UMP AND POWER STEERING PUMP. WHEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP STOPS, THE DRIVER IS LEFT IN THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION OF NOT BEING ABLE TO HANDLE THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING, IT WILL SOON OVERHEAT BECAUSE THE WATER PUMP IS NO LONGER RUNNING. ADDITIONALLY, ON FAILURE, THE TENSIONER PULLEY ASSEMBLY FALLS DOWN INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE IT CAN DAMAGE OTHER COMPONENTS. IN OUR CASE, IT BROKE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY. THE FAILURE WAS CORRECTED BY DRILLING OUT THE BROKEN BOLT FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK, REPLACING THE TENSIONER ASSEMBLY, AND REMOVING THEPOWER STEERING PUMP TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY. THE OLD PART IS AVAILABLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10112063

Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE SERPENTINE BELT SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PULLEY BELT AND A SHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10101777

130,000 miles · Apr 28, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling

MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN CONVENIENCE ITEMS THROUGH-OUT CAR & NOW LOOSING ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CURRENTLY AT CHYRSLER SERVICE, BUT RECALLED PART THAT WAS POSSIBLY INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ON 1996 TO 98 MODELS HAS HAD FAILURE ON 99 MODEL, BUT NO RECALL. DEALERSHIP NOT ADDRESSING SAFETY ISSUE OF VEHICLE DYING WHILE…

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MULTIPLE ELETRICAL FAILURES IN CONVENIENCE ITEMS THROUGH-OUT CAR & NOW LOOSING ENGINE POWER WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CURRENTLY AT CHYRSLER SERVICE, BUT RECALLED PART THAT WAS POSSIBLY INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ON 1996 TO 98 MODELS HAS HAD FAILURE ON 99 MODEL, BUT NO RECALL. DEALERSHIP NOT ADDRESSING SAFETY ISSUE OF VEHICLE DYING WHILE AUTO ENGAGED, MORE INTERESTED IN REPLACING ALL CONVENIENCE ITEMS. THERE HAS BEEN NO AUTO FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS YET

NHTSA ODI #10067962

40,000 miles · Jun 30, 2003
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling

SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY 80 YR. OLD MOTHER. 1999 TOWN & COUNTRY PURCHASED NEW SEPT. 1999 NOW 40000 MILES. REQUIRED REPAIRS PAST 2 WEEKS. AIRBAG AND HORN $250, SPEEDOMETER $135, CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD COST TO BE DETERMINED. AIRTCONDITIONER $ TO BE DETERMINED EST. TO COST $1100. OUR PHONE CALL TO CHRYSLER C…

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SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT ON BEHALF OF MY 80 YR. OLD MOTHER. 1999 TOWN & COUNTRY PURCHASED NEW SEPT. 1999 NOW 40000 MILES. REQUIRED REPAIRS PAST 2 WEEKS. AIRBAG AND HORN $250, SPEEDOMETER $135, CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD COST TO BE DETERMINED. AIRTCONDITIONER $ TO BE DETERMINED EST. TO COST $1100. OUR PHONE CALL TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE (800-426-6451) WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIECE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10025198

Mileage unknown · Mar 19, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10012098

47,000 miles · Feb 3, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling

SUDDEN FAILURE OF ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER. SOON AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, AND WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THERE WAS A LOUD BANG UNDER THE HOOD. INSTANTLY POWER STEERING WAS LOST ALONG WITH ENGINE COOLING AND ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. TENSIONER ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF FROM APPARENT METAL FATIQUE, THROWING OFF THE S…

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SUDDEN FAILURE OF ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER. SOON AFTER STARTING VEHICLE, AND WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE THERE WAS A LOUD BANG UNDER THE HOOD. INSTANTLY POWER STEERING WAS LOST ALONG WITH ENGINE COOLING AND ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. TENSIONER ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF FROM APPARENT METAL FATIQUE, THROWING OFF THE SERPENTINE BELT. THE RESULTANT VIOLENT DEPARTURE OF THE TENSIONER ASSEMBLY ALSO SHATTERED THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC ON THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI #10005144

Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingFire

INSURED STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CLAIM NUMBER 42-1356-292. *YH

NHTSA ODI #6901054

Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE HAS HAD A HORRIBLE LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. ALMOST EVERY BELT AND THE TENSIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. THE SERVICE CENTER AT CENTER CHRYSLER IN VAN NUYS CALIFORNIA REPEATEDLY HAS TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANOTHER CAR EVER WHICH SOUNDS SO BAD. I AM AFRAID THAT SO…

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THE ENGINE HAS HAD A HORRIBLE LOUD SQUEAKING SOUND WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. ALMOST EVERY BELT AND THE TENSIONER HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. THE SERVICE CENTER AT CENTER CHRYSLER IN VAN NUYS CALIFORNIA REPEATEDLY HAS TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANOTHER CAR EVER WHICH SOUNDS SO BAD. I AM AFRAID THAT SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE WILL SNAP OR BREAK WHILE I AM DRIVING WITH MY SMALL CHILDREN. I AM GETTING NO ADEQUATE RESPONSE FROM CHRYSLER. EVERYTIME I CALL I AM TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM BUT THE MECHANIC HAS NOW TOLD ME THAT HE THINKS IT MAY BE THE WATER PUMP BELT. WHY IS CHRYSLER NOT DEALING WITH A DEFECTIVE CAR?*AK

NHTSA ODI #754241

Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSteering

WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF BUYING THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW A LOUD NOISE DEVELOPED WHILE STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS THAT WAS LATER ASCRIBED TO A LOOSE BELT. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHILE SPOUSE WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 45-50 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER WENT DEAD AND THE TRANSMISSION GOT STUCK IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO …

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WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF BUYING THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW A LOUD NOISE DEVELOPED WHILE STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS THAT WAS LATER ASCRIBED TO A LOOSE BELT. A FEW MONTHS LATER, WHILE SPOUSE WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 45-50 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER WENT DEAD AND THE TRANSMISSION GOT STUCK IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND WOULD NOT GO MUCH FASTER THAN ABOUT 35 MPH. THIS WAS LATTER DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO SOME FAULTY SENSOR. JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER THAT, WITH THE VEHICLE BARELY 2 YEARS OLD, THE BATTERY WENT DEAD FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NEW BATTERY WAS NEEDED. NOW I HAVE THIS HUMMING NOISE IN THE REAR BRAKES WITH BARELY 31K MILES ON THE VEHICLE. WHAT'S NEXT? THIS THING (SO-CALLED VEHICLE) HAS ALREADY COST US MUCH LOST TIME (TAKING IT TO THE DEALER) AND THE ASSOCIATED MONEY IN LOST WAGES!*AK

NHTSA ODI #754181

Official recalls

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04V480000 · Air Bags

Oct 6, 2004

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 & remedy

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 WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

02V076000 · Seat Belts:rear/other

Mar 8, 2002

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 & remedy

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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

01V119000 · Seat Belts:front:retractor

Apr 11, 2001

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 & remedy

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.

00V268000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

Sep 13, 2000

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 & remedy

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 PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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.

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NHTSA investigations

8

EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure

Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal

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 REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

PE04017 · Overheating Of Seat Heaters

Opened Feb 18, 2004 · Closed Jun 21, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

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 THE SEAT, OR A POOR SOLDER JOINT/WIRE CONNECTOR FAILS DUE TO IMPROPER PROCESSING OR LONG TERM OVERSTRESSING.THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH MUST BOTH BE TURNED ON TO POWER THE SEAT HEATER.COMPLAINANTS REPORT THAT WHEN OVERHEATING OCCURS, SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF ALSO STOPS THE OVERHEATING.THE FAILURE CANNOT OCCUR IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF.ODI FINDS THAT THE 33 FIRE ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTING VERY LOCALIZED OVERHEATING(PHOTOS OF DAMAGED SEATS SHOW HOLES THE SIZE OF A PENCIL OR LESS).THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF SUSTAINED COMBUSTION AND NO REPORTS OF OTHER FIRE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.THE INJURY ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTING MINOR INJURY.NO CONSUMERS REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT (PHYSICIAN CARE).THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO FAILURE OF A HEATED SEAT.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure

Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal

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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).

EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring

Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System

There is no summary currently available

PE00034 · Overheating Of Front Seat Heaters

Opened Aug 31, 2000 · Closed Jan 5, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System

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

RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak

Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System

Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

No summary supplied.

PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity

Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

There is no summary currently available