1996 Chrysler Town and Country
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 135 |
| 1993 | 214 |
| 1994 | 154 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 938 |
| 1997 | 388 |
| 1998 | 296 |
| 1999 | 362 |
| 2000 | 306 |
| 2001 | 462 |
| 2002 | 404 |
| 2003 | 245 |
| 2004 | 167 |
| 2005 | 857 |
| 2006 | 431 |
| 2007 | 218 |
| 2008 | 1938 |
| 2009 | 706 |
| 2010 | 1555 |
| 2011 | 773 |
| 2012 | 631 |
| 2013 | 679 |
| 2014 | 635 |
| 2015 | 379 |
| 2016 | 521 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
12% of complaints: power train — 115 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY11% of complaints: air bags — 102 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 72 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 69 distinct reports on file.
FIRE6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 57 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
THE VECHILE STALLS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HIGHWAY/CITY STREET DRIVING, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART IT SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP AND OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T..WHEN IT DOES THIS JUMPING THE VEHICLE DOES NOTHING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190801
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 BELT
Campaign 95I004000 — check if this car was fixed
FUEL LEAKEAGE FROM ROLLOVER VALVE
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.
Campaign 95V236000 — check if this car was fixed
SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION
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.
Campaign 96V002000 — check if this car was fixed
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
FUEL LEAKS FROM THE GAS TANK
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.
Campaign 96V136000 — check if this car was fixed
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE
DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR
FUEL TANK LEAKS
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP
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 BE
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 OPER
Campaign 98V185000 — check if this car was fixed
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM
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.
Campaign 99V216000 — check if this car was fixed
DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING
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 RAIL
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 BEGAN
Campaign 00V268000 — check if this car was fixed
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 M
Campaign 02V293000 — check if this car was fixed
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 BRAN
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 1-800-32
Campaign 06E022000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 97I001000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 03E053000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 03E045000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1996 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (115 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (102 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (72 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 97I001000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03E053000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 03E045000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95I004000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V236000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V002000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96V136000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V185000 (child seat) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V216000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V268000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 02V293000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E022000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
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 power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country have?
12 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.