3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,558 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1996 Chrysler Town & Country suspension problems

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1996 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Comments

problem #10

Jun 292005

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dt the drivers side strut tower rusted and the passengers side was beginning to show sign of rust as well.

- Suffex, WI, USA

problem #9

Jan 262005

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The right strut was making noise while vehicle was being driven. Taken to dealer for check up and results showed that the strut was rusted, and could fall off. It needed to be replaced.

- Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA

problem #8

Dec 312004

Town & Country 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles
A complaint was registered allready, number 10090457. The driver side strut tower on my mini van are rusting out.

- Fenton , MO, USA

problem #7

Aug 052004

Town & Country

  • 113,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During routine inspection dealership informed the consumer that front strut towers rusted. The problem was not resolved.

- Cohoes, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 052003

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The driver noticed that the front strut towers had rusted out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front strut tower needed to be replaced.

- Algonquin, IL, USA

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problem #5

Apr 272004

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Vehicle was serviced by a technician, who informed the consumer that the strut rod rusted. Manufacturer was contacted.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #4

Nov 242003

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • 101,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The van's front strut towers had rusted out. This is a common problem which the dealerships were aware of. The manufacturer is supplying a repair kit to correct the problems.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #3

Jun 272003

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The mcpherson shock tower assembly on our 1996 Town and country minivan are prematurely rusting out. There is a very real potential of severe structural damage developing. A very serious accident couold occurr.

- Troy, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 122002

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • 101,585 miles
The consumer had taken the vehicle to a local repair shop getting a routine oil change where they brought the rusted strut towers to his attention. The dealer wouldn't cover the repair cost because the vehicle was out of warranty. Scc

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #1

Jul 091998

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver side strut failed twice. Both times resulting in loss of control of vehicle. Repaired under warranty. Windshield wipers operate intermintently resulting in degraded visibility during rain storms. Battery exploded while starting vehicle spreading acid throughout engine compartment. Transmission failed while engaging causing car to leap forward into traffic.

- Titusville, NJ, USA

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