1995 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
- Complaints
- 58filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 125,650miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 3.8L 6-cyl FWD · 15 city / 21 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Many complaints describe the vehicle stalling or shutting off while driving, and transmission failures such as lock-ups or trouble moving out of park. Door hinge cracks and latch problems, along with accessory belt tensioners that break, also come up repeatedly. Where mileage is listed, the sampled complaints fall between about 97,000 and 144,200 miles.
- Fuel system
Sudden stalling or shutdowns while driving
- 6 complaints (10%)
- median 134,000 mi at 9.2 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- filed 1997–2003
Owners describe the engine or the whole vehicle shutting off while driving, including while accelerating off a freeway ramp and in busy traffic. Dealers have pointed to a failing fuel pump in some complaints, and other stalls are tied to a fuel tank punctured by road debris, a battery that shorted out, or transmission parts. Some vehicles had to be pushed or towed to a service location. Most stall complaints do not list mileage; where it is given, it is about 134,000 miles, and some describe stalls on a freeway or at busy intersections.
What to check: Ask for service records covering the fuel pump, battery, and transmission, and have a mechanic scan for stored fault codes before buying. Ask whether any stalls have happened since the last repair.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving 15 MPH, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from underneath the hood, then the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes locked up. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. There is a hole in the vehicle's transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10052226, filed 2003-12, 134,000 miles“Wire to under hood light shorted out, blowing fuse. Lost all interior lights, including instrument lights. Next item, EGR valve went bad, causing vehicle to backfire, also check engine light came on. Next item, battery shorted out causing vehicle to stall. Vehicle was disabled on highway, could have caused accident, had to be towed. Next, transmission seal and gasket failure, causing transmission fluid to be sprayed on vehicle and roadway. …”
NHTSA complaint #703496, filed 1999-02 - Body and structure
Door hinge cracks and latch problems
- 5 complaints (9%)
- median 140,000 mi at 8.1 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- filed 1998–2003
Owners describe the hinge pillar or door body cracking, with hinges separating from the pillar and, in some cases, doors that stay unlatched. Latch complaints say the driver's side door does not close properly, and in some cases the front fender buckled as a result. Some owners say the problem persisted after repairs, and a complaint says a liftgate latch could open in a collision. Most door complaints do not list mileage; where it is given, it is about 140,000 miles.
What to check: Inspect the hinge pillar and door hinges for cracks or sagging, and confirm every door latches and closes fully without forcing. Ask whether the front fender or door was repaired after any latch problem.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“At the bottom hinge where it mounts to the body's sheet metal is fatigued and cracked. Door remains unlatched, and consumer has a piece of rope keeping it tied together. If door closes all the way it will become unlatched while driving. Chrysler says there's nothing they can do.”
NHTSA complaint #887939, filed 2001-05“The driver's side door latch would not close the door properly, and eventually would not close the door at all. After 2 repairs the door still did not close properly, and has caused the front fender to buckle.”
NHTSA complaint #822418, filed 1998-04 - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission failures and lock-ups
- 9 complaints (16%)
- median 132,650 mi at 9.7 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 1996–2005
Owners describe transmissions that lock up or fail while driving, including a torque converter that locked and left a car stalled in traffic. Other complaints describe a broken snap ring, a hole in the transmission, an internal pin that worked loose, and a transmission that would not move from park into reverse or drive. According to the complaints, the dealer or a repair shop found failed internal parts such as a bearing, and a transmission that had already been rebuilt needed rebuilding again. Where mileage is listed, these complaints fall between about 131,300 and 134,000 miles.
What to check: Ask for transmission service and rebuild records, and on a test drive check shifting from park to reverse and drive along with any slipping, delay, or lock-up. Ask whether a transmission valve body service bulletin, which is listed for this vehicle, has been carried out.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I left walgreens one evening and couldn't get the transmission from park to reverse until I forced it. A few days later, I was leaving in the morning to take the kids to school (that is what you do when you own a minivan). I put the car into drive and nothing happened. No forward movement. I tried reverse. Nothing. Had it towed to repair shop. Transmission needed rebuilding. This is the second time its been rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #10113971, filed 2005-03, 131,300 miles“This is the third failure in just two years. The first failure was a broken snap ring in august of 1998. The transmission was rebuilt by an independent repair shop at this time with a stronger snap ring. The transmission failed again less than a year ago.”
NHTSA complaint #726416, filed 2000-08 - Engine cooling
Accessory belt tensioner breaks
- 5 complaints (9%)
- median 34,703 mi at 8.7 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- filed 1998–2003
Owners describe a loud crack or noise from the engine area, followed by the belt tensioner breaking. Complaints say the belt stopped driving the power steering, alternator, water pump, and air conditioning, and in some cases the brakes as well. The dealer reportedly found the tensioner had failed, and a complaint also describes a pulley that had already been replaced more than once. Mileage is not listed in these complaints, and most describe breakage at low speed, often while backing out of a parking space or driveway.
What to check: Inspect the belt, tensioner, and pulleys for noise, play, or wear, and ask for records of any belt or pulley replacements. On a test drive, confirm that power steering, charging, and cooling work normally.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving could hear noise coming from engine, and vehicle could not be driven. Then, towed to dealer, who found out that defect was belt pulley tensioner. This had been fourth time that belt pulley had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #890051, filed 2001-06“While driving at 10 MPH out of parking spot heard huge cracking noise. Vehicle was uncontrollable due to belt tensioner breaking in two. Dealer not aware. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #844848, filed 1999-08
Buying note. Anyone considering this model year should ask for service records covering the fuel system, transmission, and belt or tensioner, and have the door hinges and latches checked. Stalling and door complaints are the most common themes in the sampled reports, so a test drive that includes stop-and-go and highway driving is worthwhile.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 37 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 58 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country. 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 125,650 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure8 14%
- Engine cooling6 10%
- Air bags5 8.6%
- Fuel system5 8.6%
- Brakes4 6.9%
- Steering4 6.9%
- Electrical system3 5.2%
- Equipment3 5.2%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (3), Suspension (3), Seat belts (2), Seats (2), Interior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Please contact my wife lisa so we may fax you repair orders for explanation. Thank you. Also you may send a signature card I miss understood the question. Ouou. No safety defect listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #737338, filed 2000-12Body and structure: “Nhtsa# 95-I-001-001 vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. Chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. In a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open. Consumer has the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10021991, filed 2003-06Engine cooling: “Severe engine overheating because cooling fan fell off of the shaft of the electric fan motor. Terrible design - large diameter fan is basically held in place by a single 1/4-inch nut. Neither the fan nor the fan motor are stocked as replaceable parts. One must purchase the entire fan/motor/shroud assembly, for a little over $400, plus installation! This same problem happened again - three different times! A few months after the initial repair, the fan separated from the fan motor once again, causing overheating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070138, filed 2004-01Air bags: “While driving the truck the air bag light stays on. First the back windshield wiper went out than the air bag light came. Dealer said that they will fix it. First time they replaced the fuse than the next time they replaced the motor. The air bag light is still staying on. This was under investigation dp 96014 but now it is closed.”
NHTSA complaint #820780, filed 1998-01Mileage when problems were reported
13% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 105,000 and 134,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town & Country · sedan FWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1995 Chrysler Town And Country version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town and Country 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Town and Country 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V113000May 6, 1999Air bagsCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1993–1995, Dodge Caravan 1993–1995, Plymouth Voyager 1993–1995 +2 more
Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can…
Recall details for the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA97003Integrated child seat belt lockupClosed · Jan 31, 1997
- DP96014Defective air bag crash sensorOpen · Nov 14, 1996
- SQ96016Integrated child seat belt lockupClosed · Sep 18, 1996
- PE96008Safety blt latch operationClosed · Jan 25, 1996
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Electrical system. Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing…
- 10130080Aug 22, 2016Exterior lighting, Equipment. 05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See…
- 10130079Aug 22, 2016Equipment. Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers…
- 10129047Aug 18, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045Aug 18, 2016Equipment. CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part…
- 10129044Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. 1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N…
- 10129043Aug 17, 2016Electrical system. Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part…
- 10129042Aug 17, 2016Equipment. Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE…
- 10129041Aug 12, 2016Electrical system. P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA…
- 10129046Jun 2, 2016Equipment. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
Other model years of the Chrysler Town And Country
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 527 | 70,000 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 28 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2015 | 383 | 68,750 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 13 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 636 | 66,500 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 681 | 65,000 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 62 · Typical | Falling |
| 2012 | 634 | 70,000 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 46 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 773 | 67,800 | 3 | — | 20 | 39 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 1,556 | 74,000 | 5 | — | 19 | 79 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 707 | 75,000 | 6 | — | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 1,939 | 70,000 | 7 | — | 19 | 91 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 219 | 69,482 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 431 | 66,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 857 | 65,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 167 | 71,000 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 245 | 60,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 404 | 54,750 | 4 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 462 | 65,049 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 306 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 362 | 88,800 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 296 | 97,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 388 | 97,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 938 | 94,000 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 58 | 125,650 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 154 | 146,600 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 214 | 125,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 135 | 119,969 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1991 | 25 | 120,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 13 | 175,000 | 1 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
All Chrysler Town And Country model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country?
Many complaints describe the vehicle stalling or shutting off while driving, and transmission failures such as lock-ups or trouble moving out of park. The issues reported most often: Sudden stalling or shutdowns while driving; Door hinge cracks and latch problems; Transmission failures and lock-ups.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country have?
NHTSA recorded 58 consumer complaints for the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 14 complaints (24% of the total), followed by body and structure with 8.
Has the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country get?
The EPA rates the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country (Town and Country 2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 125,650 miles and the middle half falls between 105,000 and 134,000 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.