1996 Chrysler Town And Country Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 1% of the 938 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the rear brakes caught on fire which also caused the floor of the vehicle to catch on fire. The consumer was able to exit the roadway and the fire was extinguished. The insurance company recommended a shop to make repairs. The shop only replaced the brakes and fuel tank. The vehicle two rear tires were also burned in the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10026789, filed 2003-07“Vehicle has dry rotten tires made by sears/serial number p205/70r1595tm/5. Took vehicle for an inspection, and mechanic notified her that all four tires were dry rotten. There was no collison involved. Dealership will be callled.”
NHTSA complaint #889470, filed 2001-05“Total loss of power steering for short periods of time, particularly during very heavy rain fall, frequently during cold periods, and usually after going through the car wash. On -2-13/97 while driving on q 3-lane highway, lost control, resulting in an accident. Also tire blew out.”
NHTSA complaint #808884, filed 1997-05“Consumer had found cracks on the set of tires and flat. Had concerned th consumer for recalls in other tires (life liner p-215/65r16 DOT 06v). Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001728, filed 2002-01“Inside sidewall on left front wheel suddenly split away. On four different occasions while driving the transmission suddenly downshipt without any warning to a lower gear causing the speed of the car to immediately drop from 65-70 MPH to 50mph or less and on other occassion the transmission lockup, problem diagnosed as relay control for TCM, replaced, to no avail. Transmission leaks oil and other fluid, replace shat seal,gasket and resealed pan. Replace fuel gas tank to achieve reliable fuel gauge measurement. Steering locks up especially on hard left turn, replace rack and pinion.”
NHTSA complaint #9005861, filed 2002-03Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 23 | 3% |
| 2008 | 35 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 25 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 2% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
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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