1996 Chrysler Town and Country acceleration problems

66 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 66
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 96,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Cruise control
4
Linkages
2
Accelerator pedal
2
Cables
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chrysler Town and Country acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Dc minivan fuel injector rail leakOpened March 9, 2000, closed March 18, 2002

There is no summary currently available

RQ00008

Fuel tank leaksOpened January 31, 1997, closed February 10, 1998

This engineering analysis was opened on january 31, 1997 based on information gathered during preliminary evaluation (pe), pe96-051. The pe was opened on august 19, 1996, to investigate allegations of fuel leakage from the area where the fuel pump/sending unit joins the fuel tank.for brevidy, this area will be referred to as the pump/tank interface.these allegations were first received by odi on august 2, 1996 while investigating allegations of chrysler minivan throttle shaft hand-up, and uncontrolled engine speed, in pe96-036.while discussing that issue with a fleet, it was alleged that at least 10(out of 40) 1996 early production chrysler minivans leaked fuel from the pump/tank interface.analysis of the complaint and warranty data indicate fuel tank leakage incidents in the subject vehicles predominatly affected early production vehicles.the data involving confirmed incidents of tank/pump interface leaks suggest that those failures have been declining since july 1996.odi has received no reports of the subject condition involving original equipment pumps and tanks since september, 1997.currently this isssue does not reqresent a continuing field concern.odi will continue to monitor the subject vehicles for fuel leaks of any type.a safety related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resoured does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

EA97002

Fuel leaks from the gas tankOpened August 19, 1996, closed January 31, 1997

Analysis to date indicates that some of the subject vehiclescontinue to experience fuel leaks from the fuel tank at the sending unit interface.most often the leak involves the o-ring seal.

PE96051

What 1996 Chrysler Town and Country owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · MI

The vechile stalls while driving down the road regardless of whether highway/city street driving, when attempting to restart it sometimes it starts right back up and other times it doesn't..when it does this jumping the vehicle does nothing. I have seen lots of people on the chrysler town and country site below with the exact same problem: https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t27257_ds554284 sometimes when attempting to restart it there will be a click click sound when its not starting...

Filed Jul 26, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 131,000 miles · MN

While driving the transmission failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. Transmission was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. *ak the horn airbag and cruise control have been replaced. The vehicle had brake problems. The dealer determined that the front brakes were at 45% but the rear brakes were at 70%. The dealer cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The A/C failed, the dealer replaced the fan module. The power door locks failed. The cd player doesn't work. The low beam head lights do not provide enough light therefore the consumer has to leave the high beams on to see. This problem has been checked three times but the dealer said they seem correct. The passenger seat broke. The starter failed and as a result the vehicle would not start. The steering pump failed and as a result the steering wheel became tight when making turns. The rear heater lines were leaking. The water pump leaked.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 96,000 miles · CA

1996 chrysler town and country minivan airbag light comes on and stays on. Horn does not work. Cruise control does not work. Article in newspaper indicated that the federal safety agency is investigating model years 1998 and 1998, but I am experiencing this problem with 1996 model.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Acceleration · 83,335 miles · MI

While driving accelerator cable broke, causing vehicle to stop in moving traffic. *ak vehicle was towed to auto solutions where a new cable was installed. *ph

Filed Oct 9, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · 50,000 miles · CT

While driving at any speed automatic transmission suddenly drops into second gear. When this occurs rpms rev up to 3000. Although the manufacturer is aware of the problem, a remedy has not been found.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · OH

Nar 02/28/2003 air bag light came on and lost cruise control functions.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Acceleration · MD

The speedometer will not show the speed on the dashboard panel. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph

Filed Nov 11, 2002 · Acceleration · IL

Air bag light on, horn inoperable, cruise control inoperable. Dt

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Acceleration, Fuel system · TX

Consumer states vehicle is experiencing a small gas leak, there would be small drips left on the parking lot ground, eventually it became worse and consumer was only able to fill tank 3/4 full.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · WA

Belt tension" and "power string" failed, causing horn/ airbag, and cruise control to fail.

Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country acceleration

Does the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Chrysler Town and Country acceleration problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country acceleration?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have the most acceleration problems?

The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1996 (66 complaints), 1997 (38 complaints) and 2008 (34 complaints).