1996 Chrysler Town And Country Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 7%of 938 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country, 7% of the 938 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 Chrysler Town And Country minivan airbag light comes on and stays on. Horn does not work. Cruise control does not work. Article in newspaper indicated that the national highway traffic safety administration is investigating model years 1998 and 1998, but I am experiencing this problem with 1996 model.”
NHTSA complaint #10056473, filed 2004-02, 96,000 miles“While driving at any speed automatic transmission suddenly drops into second gear. When this occurs rpms rev up to 3000. Although the manufacturer is aware of the problem, a remedy has not been found.”
NHTSA complaint #10042647, filed 2003-10, 50,000 miles“While driving accelerator cable broke, causing vehicle to stop in moving traffic. Vehicle was towed to auto solutions where a new cable was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10039737, filed 2003-10, 83,335 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“The car was in cruise control on I-95 at 70 MPH. The speed suddenly jumped to 80 MPH and would have gone higher if I hadn't applied the brakes. The RPM reached 4000, and the only way I was able to gain control was to cut off the ignition. This is a safety hazard and could have resulted in a very bad accident. I took the car to caruso Chrysler at 1750 southside boulevard, jacksonville, fl.”
NHTSA complaint #754279, filed 2001-11Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 5% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 2% |
| 2010 | 32 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 3% |
| 2008 | 34 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 | 66 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 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 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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