1996 Chrysler Town And Country Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 73about this part
- Share
- 8%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,642miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 73 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 8% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,642 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Continually weak brakes, causing dangerously long stopping distances, intermittent pedal going to floor, outer front disc brake pad wears out between 10000 and 15000 miles inner pad always in excellent condition. Replaced calipers and attachment hardware, bleed brakes. Similar comments by other owners in web searches. Old parts installed problem not rectified.”
NHTSA complaint #10104116, filed 2004-12, 114,000 miles“Failure of both rear brake hydraulic lines causing sudden loss of brake fluid making emergency brake only operable stopping device. Saved old lines. Both lines appear to have rusted through. Mechanic believes problem is with design in how lines are routed above gas tank approximately two feet ahead of left rear wheel. The position of the lines allows road salt and other corrosives to be collected on the steel surface of the hydraulic lines, thus leading to their eminent failure. Please note low mileage of vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132671, filed 2005-09, 81,285 miles“While driving the transmission failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. Transmission was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. The horn airbag and cruise control have been replaced. The vehicle had brake problems. The dealer determined that the front brakes were at 45% but the rear brakes were at 70%. The dealer cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The A/C failed, the dealer replaced the fan module. The power door locks failed. The cd player doesn't work. The low beam head lights do not provide enough light therefore the consumer has to leave the high beams on to see. …”
NHTSA complaint #10079478, filed 2004-07, 131,000 miles“I have had numerous problems with this car, including the car seizing up while I was on the road with my family, necessitating a new engine, I also have needed a new transmission, the windshield wipers go on and off by themselves, the brakes need constant replacement (I have had them replaced 6 times), and chrsyler could care less.”
NHTSA complaint #541787, filed 1998-09“My wife had been driving approximately 30 miles on the freeway. As she was exiting the freeway, she stepped on the brake peddle to slow down normally. She felt pressure from the peddle, but then the peddle went all the way down with no effect. She pumped the peddle at least one more time, but again it went all the way down with no effect. She then had to concetrate on avoiding other cars, but finally rear ended a truck. After the minivan was repaired, we had the brakes inspected by two service centers. …”
NHTSA complaint #734287, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10020494Sep 23, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
- 10019632Mar 9, 2006Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 | 40 | 6% |
| 2012 | 23 | 4% |
| 2011 | 54 | 7% |
| 2010 | 165 | 11% |
| 2009 | 69 | 10% |
| 2008 | 319 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 72 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 33 | 7% |
| 2000 | 32 | 10% |
| 1999 | 27 | 7% |
| 1998 | 25 | 8% |
| 1997 | 46 | 12% |
| 1996 | 73 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 25 | 16% |
| 1993 | 123 | 57% |
| 1992 | 72 | 53% |
| 1991 | 10 | 40% |
| 1990 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
176 complaintsEngine cooling
162 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
147 complaintsAir bags
124 complaintsElectrical system
120 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
75 complaintsSteering
74 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsEquipment
43 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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