1996 Chrysler Town and Country structure problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger side liftgate gas charged support shock mounting bolt failed where shock mounts to the body and the liftgate crashed down on a persons head. This dangerous safety problem that could have seriously injured a small child appears to be related to bolt stress/fatigue since there was no…”
filed Jul 27, 2007
“I have read all the complaints about the 1996 town and country. I find it interesting how the complaints are exact to one another. Different owners, same problems. Chrysler takes no responsibility for the problems of this vehicle. I have owned mine since 1999 and have experienced every single one…”
filed Jan 22, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 75 | 14% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 25 | 4% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 33 | 5% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 37 | 5% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 37 | 2% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 48 | 2% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 38 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.