Four problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler town and country. The vehicle was parked when he noticed there was surface rust on the front drivers side strut. Over time the rust became progressively worse. He took the vehicle to an independent repair shop where they confirmed that the front drivers side strut was rusting throughout the struts. The vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 300. 00. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 220,000. Updated 12/30/10.
We are experiencing a wheel wobble. After 3 service visits for this problem we were shown a technical service bulletin from Chrysler stating to refer wheel wobble complaints on 1996-1999 Town & Country vehicles equipped with michelin 215/65r16 to michelin consumer relations. Michelin stated they would replace the tires on a pro-rated basis. Neither michelin nor Chrysler will take credit for the problem. We are expected to pay for tires on a pro-rated basis, up to 60% of replacement cost. I have read of several tire explosions on this vehicle. I want to know why I wasn't told of this problem the first time this vechicle was brought in for service. I don't believe this is a consumer problem, but one Chrysler and michelin have known about for years and are passing the cost on to the consumer. I want tires replaced with a guarantee this will not happen again. I am afraid to drive my vehicle at high speeds. I have written to Chrysler corporation regarding this problem. This should be made public. ( dot number: m30d tire size: 215/65r. 16 ).
Van has constant vibrations starting at speeds of 45mph to 70 mph.
When driving vehicle at low speeds, it would wobble. Been to dealer & was informed the tires needed changing. The tire CO. Claimed manufacturer at fault due to axle problem on vehicle. At speeds, no wobbling. The problem is getting worse. Each manufacturer blaming the other.