1996 Chrysler Town And Country Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 147about this part
- Share
- 16%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,835miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 147 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 16% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,835 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chrysler has known about the differential pin problems in it's 41/te(a604) transmission for years. The remedy of proper lubrication is simple. They refuse to fix it and refuse to help owners who must pay for the repairs. These transmission need to be recalled and repaired before they break and knock a hole in the side of the transmission case creating a very expensive repair. I can give you the details of my individual case if you require it.”
NHTSA complaint #10019208, filed 2003-05, 120,438 miles“I purchased a used 1996 Chrysler town & country van with a 2 year extended warranty. Shortly after purchasing vehicle, I noticed a whirring sound followed by hesitation when putting van into drive or reverse. Dealership where I made purchase took van for a test drive and reported to me that that was normal. I went in again about a year later, while it was still under warranty, and complained of the same problem. This time they put it through some diagnostic testing and concluded no problem. I have this in writing. Well one year and one month to the date the transmission went. …”
NHTSA complaint #10054613, filed 2004-01, 95,263 miles“I purchased a 1996 Chrysler town & country lxi from a used car lot "as is".the vehicle had supposedly had a 29 point service inspection.the next day I had the transmission checked due to leaking fluid from the front seal.the differential pin was broken with aluminum shavings in the pan and the filter was laying there loose.it appears that the previous owner had transmission service performed,saw the shavings and parked the van until it could be traded in.there was a light rust cover on the brake rotors to indicate it had been parked.I caught it just in time before the pin broke thru…”
NHTSA complaint #10070323, filed 2004-01, 120,000 miles“Transmission stopped worked, electrical cluster waving back and forth before and after transmission repair, newly installed transmission broke down 5 days after installation, repair shop claims electrical system not working properly and is cause of transmission breakdown.”
NHTSA complaint #10694614, filed 2015-03, 60,000 miles“Consumer called complaining about transmission problems. In a time frame of two years transmission has been replaced twice. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do, and advised consumer to call the NHTSA to place a complaint. Also, dealer contacted, and advised consumer to call the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10037799, filed 2003-08, 80,783 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 187 | 35% |
| 2015 | 113 | 30% |
| 2014 | 51 | 8% |
| 2013 | 41 | 6% |
| 2012 | 36 | 6% |
| 2011 | 39 | 5% |
| 2010 | 67 | 4% |
| 2009 | 33 | 5% |
| 2008 | 58 | 3% |
| 2007 | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 28 | 11% |
| 2002 | 40 | 10% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 52 | 17% |
| 1999 | 44 | 12% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 42 | 11% |
| 1996 | 147 | 16% |
| 1995 | 14 | 24% |
| 1994 | 30 | 19% |
| 1993 | 28 | 13% |
| 1992 | 16 | 12% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 38% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
176 complaintsEngine cooling
162 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 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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