1998 Chrysler Town and Country Review
1998 Chrysler Town and Country Review
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Pros
- Class-leading design. Suave new corporate grille. Loaded with standard equipment. Available all-wheel drive capability.
Cons
- Less than stellar reliability history. All-wheel drive carries a stiff tariff.
What’s new
Chrysler's luxury minivans get a few improvements this year, with the addition of a new Chrysler-signature grille, more powerful 3.8-liter V6, high-performance headlights and three fancy new colors.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1998 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan AWD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$259/mo for Town and Country LX
Town and Country LX
vs
$231/mo
Avg. Large Minivan
Vehicle overview
Elegance and expressiveness. Grace and grandeur. These are the words that describe Chrysler's posh rendition of the Dodge/Plymouth minivan.
Oh sure, you get the same fresh shape and interior space in a lower-priced Caravan or Voyager, the same car-like ride and handling qualities, the same practical virtues as a people and cargo hauler. What Chrysler adds to that mix is luxury: plenty of it, and that's enough to attract a fair share of extra customers to the Chrysler end of the minivan spectrum.
Town and Country customers have three distinct models to choose from: the LX model, an "ultimate" LXi that promises features ordinarily found only on luxury cars and the short-wheelbase (113.3-inch) SX version. The SX is Chrysler's sporty minivan. It offers cast aluminum wheels, touring tires, and a very inexpensive touring and handling package. Properly outfitted, the SX transforms into a quick, little sport van capable of embarrassing most sedan owners.
All-wheel drive is optional on the LX and LXi models of the TandC. Since these minivans only have five inches of ground clearance, they aren't meant for serious off-road adventure. They do, however, give drivers the security of knowing that their traction is improved when driving on slippery surfaces. They also make piloting the extended-length minivans a little more fun, by evening out the weight distribution and providing some rear-wheel motive power. Chrysler's AWD minivans also replace the standard rear drum brakes with discs.
All three minivans feature seven-passenger seating, with an "Easy-Out" rollaway back seat. A newly revised 3.8-liter V6 now offers 180 horsepower and 240 ft-lbs. of torque. This engine is standard in the LXi, and optional in its mates, which otherwise come with a 3.3-liter engine. Both engines drive a four-speed automatic transmission, which delivers neat and smooth gearchanges. Minivanners who do lots of highway cruising and Interstate hopping might be happier with the bigger engine, which lets the TandC pass and merge into traffic with greater confidence and briskness.
Extras in the LXi edition include dual-zone control heat/air conditioning, eight-way leather trimmed driver and passenger seats, plus a memory for both the seats and outside mirrors. A roof rack is standard on the LXi, and optional on the others. If you want luxury and spaciousness, but you just can't abide the thought of a boxy Volvo wagon, drop by your local Chrysler store and try the Town and Country on for size.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1998 Chrysler Town and Country.
5 star(61%)
4 star(25%)
3 star(14%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
28 reviews
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2.88 out of 5 stars
98 Chrysler Town & Country
William Cartwright, 11/12/2003
1998 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
I've had just routine maintenance
problems with it, except for problems
with my door locking system and loss of
power to transmission shifter and
cruise control, all of which I've had
fixed twice. My major complaint is lack
of power and so-so gas mileage (21.2
combined).
4.88 out of 5 stars
1998 Chrysler Town & Country LXi
mwalker, 01/23/2005
1998 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
This is an excellent van to drive - quiet, roomy, powerful, and comfortable. We bought this to replaced an Audi sedan, and our young kids loved the extra space from day one. The Town & Country is a distinct step up from the Grand Caravan/Voyager; it's option- laden with no compromises. It feels very solid and well-made, and equally at home on the highway or in the city. Mileage is only … so-so, but that pretty much comes with the territory with such a large and roomy vehicle. If earlier years had any quirks or problems, they seem to be gone by the 1998 model. We've put in routine maintenance only, it's been trouble free.
3.38 out of 5 stars
180,000 Mile Review
skeagle, 03/31/2011
1998 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
Bought this highest rated van in 1998.
Wonderful comfort, able performer on the highway and in city.
Wind noise a distraction at highway speeds.
The removable 3rd row seat, although heavy to handle, along with removable 2nd row captains chairs makes the roomy rear better than a pickup.
We've handled many large loads, plywood, sheetrock, easily and out of the weather.
What sinks Chrysler … is its miserable reliability.
Replaced a broken transmission 3,000 miles after the warranty expired, our experience with dealership
support after the sale was poor.
Too many expensive repair issues.
4.13 out of 5 stars
My Tan LXi
Jacobus, 07/12/2002
1998 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
I bought it with 89000 miles on it in
2000, clean and in good shape, a few
stains on the leather and one plastic
door panel shaded slightly different
than the others. In less than 2000
miles, the water pump sprung a leak.
No biggy. A year later a squealy idler
pulley had to be changed. Then I had
an overheating problem. Bad
thermostat. No biggy again. Just …
recently I changed the serpentine belt,
had the plugs changed before that. Got
new Michelins like the originals. Love
the car. Would recommend it to anyone
who likes comfortable, economic
transportation with all the bells and
whistles.
1998 Town and Country Highlights
LX
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $259/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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