1996 Chrysler Town And Country Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 5%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 5% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,700 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airconditioner continues to malfunction after several attempts to fix it by my mechanic. After the second setting the van begins to overheat.the clutch in the transmission failed after 63,500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10033376, filed 2003-08, 63,400 miles“Intermittent loss of speed. Transmission stucks at lower gear. Vehicle runs fine for a while and suddenly jumps to lower gear, bringing the van to a sudden low speed. Luckly escaped from a major accident while overtaking a truck on highway at the speed of 70miles/hr. Showed the vehicle to Chrysler dealer. They just kept the van for long time and replace a piece of wire and said its good to go. But problem came back again after a week. Now they say all wiring has to be replaced which could cost me like $1700 to $1800. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070120, filed 2004-01, 114,000 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 am disabled secondary to multiple sclerosis but an still actively employed as a physician. I was thrilled to purchase a vehicle through Chrysler that was adapted by braun corporation with a lowered floor, entervan ramp and hand controls. From the first 6800 miles, I have had repeated problems. In the past year and a half, I have been stranded in my vehicle in my wheelchair and the van has required towing. I was prompted to reach out to you for help because the first problem (at 6800 miles) recurred now at 40,000 miles. My brakes failed entirely without warning and I was travelling at 40mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #710907, filed 1999-09“Horn fails to work along with an air bag warning light that doesn't turn off; transmission of the car had to replaced in less than four years; electrical systems in the car acts rather sporadic, radio turns off and on by it self; air conditioning no longer works/ hose failed radiator , and water pump had to be replaced”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 10 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 26 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 19 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 5% |
| 2001 | 22 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 43 | 5% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
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 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology