Complaints
1,411
Crashes
42
Fires
89
Injuries
40
Fatalities
14
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1121 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:85,748 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:5
#2104 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:92,622 mi
Crash-related:5
#392 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Crash-related:1
Fires:46
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 121 | 2 | 5 | 85,748 mi | |
| Airbags | 104 | 5 | — | 92,622 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 92 | 1 | 46 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 70 | — | 2 | 77,346 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 58 | 2 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 52 | 2 | — | 113,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 44 | — | 1 | 59,410 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 34 | — | — | 121,167 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 32 | — | 2 | 107,000 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 30 | — | 1 | 111,963 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 27 | — | 1 | 97,200 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 26 | — | — | 97,873 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 | 5 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 23 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | 2 | 122,374 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 21 | — | 5 | 184,500 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 21 | — | 3 | 119,972 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 19 | — | — | 101,700 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 19 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 | 8 | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 16 | — | — | 123,600 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 14 | — | 3 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 14 | — | — | 185,698 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 134,624 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 10 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | — | — | 35,000 mi |
Automatic Transmission
121
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Avg Miles
85,748
Airbags
104
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,622
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
92
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
46
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
70
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
77,346
Unintended Acceleration
58
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Electrical System:Horn
52
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,500
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,410
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
34
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,167
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
107,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,963
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,200
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,873
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
26
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
122,374
Gasoline Fuel System
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
184,500
Fuel Pump
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
119,972
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,700
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,000
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,600
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
185,698
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,624
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
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1996 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1996 Chrysler Town And Country has 1,411 NHTSA complaints, 42 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 121 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (121 complaints, avg 85,748 mi); Airbags (104 complaints, avg 92,622 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (92 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,667 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country include 42 crash-related reports, 89 fire reports, 40 injuries, and 14 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Chrysler Town And Country?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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