While applying the brakes ABS system activated and deactivated intermittently. Abs light flashed on the dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the sensor.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country: ABS light or ABS activating
14 of the 925 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
We experienced problems with ABS light on, horn and cruise control not working, chrysler changed the clock spring, now everything is ok.
Abs light stays on, and horn/ cruise control do not work. Rear A/C unit for the passengers only work on high speed. Consumer spoke with service technician over the phone, and technician indicated it could possibly be the clock spring.
Consumer was traveling 55mph and another vehicle cut in front, causing a head on collision. Front airbags didn't deploy. Consumer and passenger sustained major injuries. Both vehicles were totaled. Weeks before accident, consumer had been back and forth complaining that airbag light was going on and off, and horn stopped working. Dealer didn't have a remedy as to why the ABS light was coming off.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify any problem. Please give any further details.
Vehicle was stopped at a road crossing. Pulled out slightly and tried to put on ABS brakes and the vehicle kept on going which resulted in an accident. This accident caused driver to have false labor with baby born five weeks premature.
Vehicle's ABS braking system has extended stopping distance under any road conditions, ABS works in front but not in the rear, a howling noise is heard.
Abs: while pulling into yard, applied ABS brakes, vehicle started sliding, tried to turn with no success, tires were sliding at same time, vibrated, snowy/icy weather, loss of control, vehicle hit house. *ak
Failure of the ABS brakes, consumer having a hard time stopping the vehicle (intermittent loss of brakes).
(ABS) poor performance of the anti-lock braking system, dust on the brakes, causing the pads to make a loud noise.
(ab(ABS) poor performance on the brake system, dust on the brake causing the pads to make a loud noise
Abs warning light comes on intermittently, also brakes are noisy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum
- On some vehicles, while driving through deep or blowing snow / water, the snow / water may enter the rear...
- Information regarding snow / water entering the rear brake drums
- Rear brake cyclic rubbing noise
- Rear brake moan/howl noise
- Bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to dec
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country?
14 of 925 owner complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country
Airbag light 77Wipers 68Fuel leak 60Adaptive cruise 55Stalling 55Transmission failure 39Fire or smoke 34Loss of power 32Door locks 29Power steering loss 25Headlights 18Fuel pump 17Fuel smell 15Brake failure 13Overheating 11Fuel gauge 9No deployment 7Slipping 7Grinding brakes 6Jerking 6Won't start 6Engine failure 5Seat belt 5Steering lock-up 5Won't shift 5
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