1996 Chrysler Town and Country

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

12 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first

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   1995-09-25Seat belts95I004000 No summary on file.

   Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace both child seat assemblies with revised seats containing retractor improvements. The revised seats will also increase child comfort by incorporating protective seat…

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   1995-10-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-12-22 Fuel leakeage from rollover valve
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   1996Complaint volume 938 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1996-01-02Fuel system, gasoline95V236000 The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.

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   1996-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-06-28 Safety blt latch operation
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   1996-02-16Fuel system, gasoline96V002000 A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.

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   1996-05-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-10-15 Sliding door latch failure
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   1996-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-01-31 Fuel leaks from the gas tank
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   1996-08-27Seat belts96V136000 The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.

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    1996-09-18SQClosed 1997-02-04 Integrated child seat belt lockup
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    1996-10-15Engineering analysisClosed 1998-07-30 Sliding door latch failure
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    1996-11-14Defect petitionOpen Defective air bag crash sensor
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    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-02-10 Fuel tank leaks
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    1997-01-31Engineering analysisClosed 1998-08-19 Integrated child seat belt lockup
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    1998-11-30Child seat98V185000 Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate…

    Remedy: Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the…

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    1999-02-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-06-11 Post-collision fuel system integrity
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    1999-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2001-08-10 Post collision fuel system
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    2000-01-09Fuel system, gasoline99V216000 Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.

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    2000-03-09Recall queryClosed 2002-03-18 Dc minivan fuel injector rail leak
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    2000-08-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-02-21 Air bag clockspring
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    2001-02-21Engineering analysisClosed 2002-11-22 Air bag clockspring
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    2002-01-25Fuel system, gasoline00V268000 Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification…

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    2002-11-18Air bags02V293000 On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of…

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    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…

    Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…

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    Date not on fileSeat belts97I001000 Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with integral child seats. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.

    Remedy: Owners are being provided with a video tape and 2 harness clips. The video tape instructs owners on the proper use and maintenance of the child seats.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline03E053000 Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, Dodge...

    Remedy: Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any dailmerchrysler dealers.

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    Date not on fileEquipment03E045000 Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above.

    Remedy: Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and Dodge caravan minivans part No. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252.

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Is the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.