1996 Chrysler Town And Country Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 3%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 3% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chrysler corporation headlights progressively cloud over and light output is reduced creating a dangerous night driving condition. Has NHTSA queried Chrysler about this problem and is there any reaction?”
NHTSA complaint #10177019, filed 2006-12, 125,000 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“Both headlights appeared to be etched into the outer lens or had some unknown material inside the headlight assembly. Lights were only effective for about 50 feet. Very dangerous to drive at night. Local dealer contacted Chrysler and they replaced both light assemblies at no cost to me. However I have spoken with other drivers with similiar problems. Lens should have better resistance to pitting? Coating inside? Or have an assembly so you do not have to change the complete assembley. Some type of lens only to change or be harder so no damage in just 5 years and low mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #751124, filed 2001-08“While driving headlights fogged up, causing limited sight on both sides of the vehicle, and making it very hard to drive at night. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that there could be some condensation or there could be a crack in the lenses. Consumer has the same case with headlights with 1996 plymouth breeze.”
NHTSA complaint #10074095, filed 2004-07“Windshield wipers activated usually after a turn was completed. This affected visibility of other vehicles. Also brakes and transmission failed. Dealer replaced four times the multi function switch/ brake pads/ rotors, and drums; transmission was replaced twice in the last two years, all at consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10071803, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
- 10130080Aug 22, 201605182535AD - 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…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 17 | 3% |
| 2012 | 17 | 3% |
| 2011 | 17 | 2% |
| 2010 | 76 | 5% |
| 2009 | 8 | 1% |
| 2008 | 53 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 70 | 16% |
| 2005 | 116 | 14% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 16 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 32 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 4 | 3% |
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 complaintsEquipment
43 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsBody and structure
33 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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