Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed a tapping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic advised that the surface around the strut on the front driver side was corroded because of poor drainage from the drainage system. The mechanic installed a cap on the corroded surface to minimize corrosion of the original part. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
1997 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated the left front axle broke while driving. The vehicle was being stopped and she was able to pull it over. The vehicle was then towed to a mechanic, not the dealership. There was no explanation as to why this happened. Chrysler has not been contacted. There had been no problems with the vehicle prior to this. The vehicle has been fixed, but the contact has not yet picked it up so there was no information on what was replaced. This happened on October 11, 2005. Updated 11/29/2005. The mechanic explained to the consumer that a bushing on the axle holds moisture and caused the part to rust.
While driving vehicle at 50mph, vehicle vibrated. Had control of vehicle at time. Had all 4 tires changed & rotated since November. Informed by dealer the problem was with tires. However, informed by tire dealer that it was suspension.