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1996 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission — runs 1.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
938Complaints
12Recalls
33Crashes
52Fires
27Injured
5Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train:automatic Transmission (12.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints here are 1.5× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train:automatic Transmission121 · 12.9%No official action
Air Bags104 · 11.1%RecalledRecall 02V293000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline92 · 9.8%Investigation closedPE95053 → recall 95V236000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly70 · 7.5%RecalledRecall 00V268000 · Recall 99V216000 · Recall 03E053000 · Recall 96V002000 · Recall 95V236000
Vehicle Speed Control58 · 6.2%Investigation closedRQ00008 → recall 00V268000 · EA97002 · PE96051 → recall 99V216000
Electrical System:horn52 · 5.5%Investigation closedEA01007 → recall 02V293000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS104 · 11.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN52 · 5.5%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER44 · 4.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE34 · 3.6%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM32 · 3.4%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH30 · 3.2%

Percentages are the share of the 938 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 12 campaigns

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 06E022000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 00V268000 · 2000 · reported 09/13/2000

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 99V216000 · 1999 · reported 08/09/1999

IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 03E045000 · 2003 · reported 09/26/2003

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 03E053000 · 2003 · reported 10/24/2003

A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 02V293000 · 2002 · reported 11/07/2002

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 95I004000 · 1995 · reported 09/25/1995

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 98V185000 · 1998 · reported 08/06/1998

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 96V136000 · 1996 · reported 07/18/1996

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

NHTSA campaign 97I001000 · 1997 · reported 10/24/1996

THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA campaign 96V002000 · 1996 · reported 01/16/1996

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 95V236000 · 1995 · reported 12/08/1995

FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, ESPECIALLY AT 55 MPH OR GREATER, TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS INTO 2ND GEAR, NEARLY CAUSING A DEAD STOP/ LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.”NHTSA complaint 808136 — filed 01/27/1997 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“AUTO TRANSMISSION; WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, POWER LOST (STALLED IMMEDIATELY) TO ACCELERATION DUE TO A CLIP FALLING OFF TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”NHTSA complaint 979311 — filed 02/16/1996 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“AUTO TRANSMISSION; WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, POWER LOST (STALLED IMMEDIATELY) TO ACCELERATION DUE TO A CLIP FALLING OFF TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”NHTSA complaint 979311 — filed 02/16/1996 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Power train:automatic transmission issues are the most-reported category, cited in 121 of 938 NHTSA complaints (12.9%), followed by air bags (104), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (92), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (70). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country have?

938 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 33 involved a crash, 52 involved a fire, and 27 reported injuries. 5 deaths were reported.

Does the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?

Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E022000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.