1996 Chrysler Town And Country reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,411
- on record
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 121 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 42 reported crashes · 40 injuries · 14 deaths · 89 fires
What owners report fails — 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 121
- AIR BAGS 104
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE 92
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY 70
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 58
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1996 Chrysler Town And Country units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
NHTSA has 1,411 consumer complaints on record for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (121 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1996 Chrysler Town And Country units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (121), air bags (104), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (92), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (70). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1996 Chrysler Town And Country?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.