1996 Chrysler Town And Country Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 4%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,538miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 4% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,538 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just returned from a family trip and on a routine under the hood inspection I discovered to my horror that the right strut tower on my 1996 Chrysler minivan had rusted right through and was holding the entire weight of the vehicle by a thread. I quickly looked at the internet to see if this was a recurring problem and found that thousands of other Chrysler minivan owners have the same problem. Considering that there are millions of these mini vans on the road this problem must affect tens of thousands of minivans . …”
NHTSA complaint #10100599, filed 2004-11, 112,000 miles“I have read all the complaints about the 1996 Town And Country. I find it interesting how the complaints are exact to one another. Different owners, same problems. Chrysler takes no responsibility for the problems of this vehicle. I have owned mine since 1999 and have experienced every single one of these claims that other consumers have experienced. I will never purchase another Chrysler product again and will make sure to let the people I care about know the problems of this over priced hunk of rusted metal. I would certainly hate to see them go through the grief I have owning this vehicle!”
NHTSA complaint #10179428, filed 2007-01, 62,000 miles“Passenger side liftgate gas charged support shock mounting bolt failed where shock mounts to the body and the liftgate crashed down on a persons head. This dangerous safety problem that could have seriously injured a small child appears to be related to bolt stress/fatigue since there was no obvious evidence of any corrosion around this mounting bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10197628, filed 2007-07, 138,225 miles“While traveling at normal speed, the driver heard a loud noise which came from under the vehicle. The mechanic stated, the casing exploded on the bottom of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10017548, filed 2003-04, 89,075 miles“The automatic door locks lock and unlock themselves repeatedly on their own. At any driving speed the locks go nuts, up and down, up and down. Not only is it a safety hazard it is annoying and driving me crazy. I have several friends with the same model vehicle with similar complaints. Thanks!”
NHTSA complaint #766043, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 75 | 14% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4% |
| 2012 | 33 | 5% |
| 2011 | 37 | 5% |
| 2010 | 37 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 48 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 38 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 7% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 33 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 14% |
| 1994 | 24 | 16% |
| 1993 | 13 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 23% |
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 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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