IllustrationAIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON OR BLINKS INTERMITTANTLY, HORN DOESN'T WORK OR ONLY WORKS SOMTIMES CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK SOMETIMES
1999 Chrysler Town And Country
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
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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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
40–25K
2125–50K
4250–75K
3375–100K
47100–150K
21150K+
168 reports with mileage · 194 unknown
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What to inspect
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
What owners actually said
362 reportsINTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, HORN AND STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING. I HAD TO REPLACE THE CLOCK-SPRING WHICH WAS A RECALL ITEM ON EARLIER MODELS. I THINK THE 1999 MODELS SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST. LMB. *AK
CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN IS DEFECTIVE. AIR BAG LIGHT IS LIT AND THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL AND RADIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK.*AK
DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT WOULD BECOME VERY HOT AFTER 3 TO 4 MIN. I WOULD OFTEN HAVE TO SUDDENLY LOCATE THE SWITCH WHILE DRIVING TO PREVENT BEING BURNED. ON 1/25/04 I HAD JUST STARTED DRIVING WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON BUT GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO TALK TO MY SISTER. AFTER ABOUT TEN MINUTES I RETURNED TO MY CAR (STILL RUNNING) TO FIND IT…
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DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT WOULD BECOME VERY HOT AFTER 3 TO 4 MIN. I WOULD OFTEN HAVE TO SUDDENLY LOCATE THE SWITCH WHILE DRIVING TO PREVENT BEING BURNED. ON 1/25/04 I HAD JUST STARTED DRIVING WITH THE SEAT HEATER ON BUT GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO TALK TO MY SISTER. AFTER ABOUT TEN MINUTES I RETURNED TO MY CAR (STILL RUNNING) TO FIND IT FULL OF SMOKE. I ALSO NOTICED A HOLE BURNED THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT AND A SMOKING WIRE SHOWING THROUGH. THIS AREA IS AT A SEAM NEAR THE MIDDLE OF THE SEAT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THE HEAT SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND IS OFTEN KNOCKED ON WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. I FEAR THE PASSENGER SEAT MAY ALSO BURN UP SINCE IT IS OFTEN NOT OCCUPIED BUT IN THE ON POSITION. I NOTICED IN MY 2003 VERSION OF THE SAME VAN, THE SEAT HEAT SWITCHES ARE ON THE DASH INSTEAD. THE CHRYSLER PARTS DEPT. TELLS ME IT WILL BE OVER $800 EACH JUST FOR THE SEAT COVER/HEATER UNIT. I HAVE READ ABOUT SIMILAR SEAT FIRES IN OTHER 1999 TOWN & COUNTRY VANS.
THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ABOUT CHRYSLER TRANSMISSIONS. ITS A DOWN RIGHT SHAME TO HAVE TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN A CAR WITH THIS LOW OF MILES.
MAJOR PROBLEM IS SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF AND CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING. IT WAS NOT UNTIL THIS LAST REPAIR THAT A BRACKET WAS INSTALLED FROM A SERVICE BULLETIN DATED 7-2-99. ONLY THE FIRST REPAIR WAS PRIOR TO THIS DATE. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM, FORTUNATELY FOR ME EVERY TIME THE BELT CAME OFF I WAS IN A PARKING LOT.
DEALERSHIP TRIED BUT COULD NOT REPAIR WHAREVER IS CAUSING THE CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT SUSPENSION. OTHER REFERS TO SEAT HEATER BURNING A HOLE IN THE SEAT, DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURE REFUSE TO REPAIR.
FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT WARMER CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT AND PART OF DRIVER'S CLOTHING. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *AK
RE: 1999 CHRYSLER MINIVAN SEAT HEATER OVERHEAT FAILURE. VIN: [XXX]. ON 11/28/03, THE SUBJECT PASSENGER SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED, PRODUCING SMOKE AND SIGNIFICANT ODOR. AS SOON AS IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE SEAT HEATER WAS THE CAUSE, THE HEATER WAS MANUALLY SWITCHED OFF BEFORE THE HEATER FAILURE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH ITS' NA…
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RE: 1999 CHRYSLER MINIVAN SEAT HEATER OVERHEAT FAILURE. VIN: [XXX]. ON 11/28/03, THE SUBJECT PASSENGER SEAT HEATER OVERHEATED, PRODUCING SMOKE AND SIGNIFICANT ODOR. AS SOON AS IT WAS EVIDENT THAT THE SEAT HEATER WAS THE CAUSE, THE HEATER WAS MANUALLY SWITCHED OFF BEFORE THE HEATER FAILURE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH ITS' NATURAL CONCLUSION. AFTERWARDS, A BURN HOLE WAS VISIBLY EVIDENT IN THE TOP CENTER PORTION OF THE SEAT CUSHION, APPROX. 10MM IN SIZE. DAMAGE INTERNAL TO THE SEAT WAS NOT EXAMINED BY MYSELF. UPON CONTACTING SERVICE AT SIEMENS CAR SERVICE AND PURCHASE POINT FOR THE VEHICLE 11/28/03 AND 12/1/03 (BRIDGMAN, MICHIGAN), I WAS REFERRED TO CHRYSLER CORP. UPON CONTACTING CHRYSLER CORP 12/1/03 (PH. 800-992-1997, SPOKE WITH EMELIA, COMPLAINT NO. [XXX]) I WAS TOLD THAT, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND ITS' WARRANTY PERIOD, THERE IS NOTHING CHRYSLER WOULD DO REGARDING THE OVERHEAT FAILURE; THEY SIMPLY DOCUMENTED MY CONCERN. MY FAMILY (WIFE [XXX] AND THREE CHILDREN), PRESENT DURING THE OVERHEAT FAILURE, WERE SIGNFICANTLY CONCERNED BY THE SMOKE AND ODOR. *AK UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Official recalls
404V480000 · 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
8EA04013 · 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