1992 Chrysler Town and Country Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country, and owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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8 safety recalls for the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Linkages (visibility)
Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Vehicle description: passenger MINI-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
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Support device/strut (structure)
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 fail.
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…
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to…
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
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…
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Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.
Remedy: Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Remedy: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 128,939 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 36 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 1992 Chrysler Town and Country. 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 tha”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes lost power. The contact applied excessive force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. In additio”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2019 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country (Town and Country 2WD, Town and Country 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–18 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–16 / 18–21 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chrysler Town and Country model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Town and Country model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1992 Chrysler Town and Country
How do I know if my 1992 Chrysler Town and Country has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 8 campaigns currently list the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 92V015000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.