Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I bought 4 douglas p215/65r16bw tires from wal-mart in piscataway, nj in February, 2006. Those douglas tires were acknowledged to have been fabricated by Goodyear to wal-mart's specs. My vehicle is a Chrysler Town & Country ltd, which for me has been a wonderful, reliable vehicle. I have driven the car 20,000 miles since then. The tires show only modest wear and I thought were performing well, driven mostly in florida, where I now reside. Six times since then I have taken the car to a wal-mart store because of a slow leak in the tires (I had purchased lifetime service), and each time some work was done which temporarily seemed to resolve the problem. This week I took the car in because the air leakage has become more severe. I was told that nothing could be done because the tires have "dry rot" caused by exposure to warm pavement and sunlight. …
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear passenger wheel separated from the vehicle once and the front driver wheel twice without warning. Each time the vehicle was maneuvered off the road, and towed to independent repair shops, who repaired the damage to the brakes and the hub however, the problem could not be determined. The dealer was not contacted.
I have had to replace 3 of my my 4 chrome alloy wheels as they are coming apart at a seam near the bead of the tire. My first thought was that the rims sustained a blow, but it shows no sign of impact. This strikes me as a severe defect with possible serious injury implications. The dealer's service department was rude and dismissed any possibility of a potential defect.
Consumer noticed that the tires looked as if they were going flat. Vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the consumer that the rims were the problem not the tire. The rims become pitted, and allowed air to escape through the pits. Also, tire dealer informed the consumer that many Chrysler products were having the same problem with their chrome wheels.
Chrome wheels, which are standard equipment on the limited series, Chrysler minivan, become corroded, and leak air at tire bead. I've had 2 flats, replaced the tires with new tires, and had 5 more flats. Tire dealers say problem is caused by Chrysler manufacturing process that causes flaking. Chrysler declines to do anything to solve this safety problem.
Safety complaint - corroding rims on Chrysler Town & Country limited, (standard equipment) cause leaks and flat tires. The rims leak because of a faulty manufacturing process that causes the chrome to flake off around the tire bead.
Dt*: the contact stated the left front and both rear wheel rims are corroded on the inside. Due to the corrosion the tires will not remain inflated. The vehicle was taken to a body repair technician.
The tire rack (www.tirerack.com) is selling tires for minivans with a load index rating of 96t. They tell customers that load index is proper for minivans. That is incorrect according to Michelin and other tire manufactuers. The load index rating needs to be at least 98. I received 31000 miles on a set of Michelin x-1 tires that have an 80000 mile warranty. Michelin agreed to warranty the tires even though the tire rack sold me incorrect tires. The tire rack must be stopped from putting out false information about load rating index. Michelin has told me they have received a lot of complaints about tires and they are all related to treadwear and the proper load index rating. Dt
I have two wheels on this vehicle that kept going flat with no aparent reason. Investigation revealed it was corrosion around the valve stem. This was originaly blamed on salt corrosion. This vehicle hasn't been in salt as I am a snow bird and go south for the winter. Further investigation revealed savere corrosion around the safety and sealing bead. In the inner section of the wheel where it is only .150 inch thick the corrosion is .110 inch deep. I feel this is a serious defect and have replaced the two defective wheels. One of the wheels when removed contained about 1/2 cup of what appeared to be water.
Vehicle's corroded, chrome-plated wheels are causing tires to deflate. The consumer's wife initially stop driving the vehicle because of the corrosion. When the dealer was confronted with this information, they denied the request for new wheels because the vehicle was out of warranty. Later on the consumer purchased four new wheels and the dealer reimbursed him $400. Dollars. The consumer was still upset because first, the new wheels destroyed the aesthetic appearance of this luxury minivan. Secondly, other drivers of the same model experienced the same defect.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Chrysler Town and Country, 9% of the model year's 362 complaints. The component named most often is rim (20 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Chrysler Town and Country wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Chrysler Town and Country, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Chrysler Town and Country wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 66,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries and 2 deaths to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.