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1996 Chrysler Town and Country vs 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1996 Chrysler Town and Country1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
NHTSA complaints93820
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)15429
Investigations80
Crash reports330
Fire reports520
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–1819
Median reported incident mileage94,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler Town and CountryOldsmobile Silhouette
Engine and Engine Cooling1628
Fuel System, Gasoline1690
Power Train1471
Air Bags1240
Electrical System1200
Visibility744
Steering742
Vehicle Speed Control661

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling800
Airbag warning light740
Rust / corrosion370
Loss of power270
Steering problems250
Overheating130
Brake problems110
Vibration / shaking90
1996 Chrysler Town and Country
1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.