What's New for 1997 Chrysler Town and Country
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 1997
Chrysler's luxury minivans get a few improvements this year, as AWD extended length models are added to the lineup. Also new this year is a sporty SX model, which replaces last year's LX as the regular length Town and Country. Families with kids will love the standard left-side sliding door on this vehicle. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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1997 Chrysler Town and Country Reliability Rating
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An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Cooling Fan Relay. The cost to repair the Cooling Fan Relay is estimated at $65.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax. |
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5 out of 5 |
Reliability ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overview below.
Reliability History for Chrysler Town and Country
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Reliability History for Chrysler
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