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1999 Chrysler Town and Country — 2.4L L4

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 Town and Country 2.4L L4.

Body VANEngine 2.4L L4

The 1999 Chrysler Town and Country is a minivan built on Chrysler's NS platform and equipped with a 2.4L inline-four engine, representing one of the more affordable powertrain configurations in the lineup. Across the model's complaint history spanning 1990 through 2018, this particular year accumulated 377 owner complaints and was subject to nine recalls, placing it well above the 14-complaint low recorded in 1990 but far below the 773-complaint peak reached in 2011. With seats ranking as the top complaint area, researchers evaluating this model year should focus their attention on interior hardware durability rather than assuming the issues are predominantly drivetrain-related.

Model year2003200220011999199819971996

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire sizeP215-65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length199.6 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase119.3 in
Curb weight4489 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 64.2 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts40 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugPTU: 20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugPTU: 14.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.45-.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance7000-15,800 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.048-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)50.0-60.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)43.0-53.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance4.2-5.0 na CNG ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC BRAKES
Torque to Knuckle16 ft-lbs / 30 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.312; Rear: 0.281 Specifications
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC BRAKES
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.482 in / 0.939 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 52,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record for this vehicle's generation reveals a steep upward trend in complaints, escalating from just 14 to 28 in the early 1990-1991 models to 473 by 2001, and ultimately peaking between 380 and 773 complaints in the 2011-2016 models. While the 1999 model's total complaint volume is absent from the year-by-year dataset, its specific complaint areas—Seats (45), Air Bags (39), Power Train (36), and Engine & Engine Cooling (30)—along with 29 fire and 20 crash complaints, indicate it sits right at the precipice of this generation's major reliability decline. The data does not specify the root causes for these 1999 issues, but the concentration of air bag and power train complaints is a clear warning sign. Consequently, the 1999 model year falls into an earlier, slightly less problematic phase of the generation's arc compared to the subsequent 2001 spike. As a takeaway, the 1999 Chrysler Town and Country is a marginally better used buy than the later high-complaint years, but prospective owners must carefully inspect the air bags and power train before purchasing.

9
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
114
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
8
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
377
Owner complaints
20 involved a crash · 29 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 377 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats45
Air Bags39
Power Train36
Engine & Engine Cooling30
Electrical System28
Suspension21
Wheels21
Steering15

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 114 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
08-049-202020-04-22Electrical SystemCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
31005192019-11-20StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…
31006192019-11-20StructureRepair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 1999 Town and Country have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.