Dealer informed owner not to use fram trans oil pan gasket as it will cause a loss of prime and rapid clutch wear an only to use chrysler special silicone gasket sealant or the warranty will be voided.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints
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While driving the vehicle at any speed the vehicle stalls. When vehicle was taken to dealership, dealer discovered that there was a problem with the rocker arm located in the engine.
While driving at various speeds the vehicle cuts off, giving the driver no indication . Consumer started experiencing problems after she had the vehicle's computer replaced. The dealer has been notified about the existing problem.
Bolt that secures belt tensioner sheared which resulted in serpentine belt operation to become disfunctional from steering to braking. Please describe details.
Engine failed causing the vehicle to stall.
While driving for long periods of time with air conditioning running the vehicle stalls and cuts off. This problem has occurred six times . It has been serviced three times. The service engine light does not come on while driving. The dealer has been contacted . The dealer is going to install a co-pilot to see the exact cause of the problem.
Faulty fuel filler tube, causing fuel leak prior to recall. In addition replaced windshield wipers/ emergency brake actuator and cable /starter motor/radiator fan relay/leaking valve cover gasket and air conditioning condensor. (96v‑002).
Intermittent stalling a thigh speeds. Engine shuts off without warning. Also replaced gas tank.
Fuel tank has been replaced 3 times; once for leakage and faulty "o" rings. Also gas fumes coming from vehicle. Dealers have repaired problem, but problem returns. Also the fuel emission control canister was replaced. Owners very concerned for safety.
The vacuum harness to egr valve failed.
Rear view mirror fell off.
Multi-function switch defective.
Transmission seals failed.
Piston rings failed.
Fan motor failed.
Gas tank vent failed causing fumes to enter vehicle, prior to recall notice.
While driving engine stalls in traffic, cannot be restarted for approximately 20 minutes, no warning, causes loss of vehicle power. Dealer does not know cause, replaced camshaft, crankshaft sensors.
The engine stalls at 65mph on the interstate. Dealer can't duplicate the problem to correct it.
While vehicle is in motion engine dies without cause. Dealer unable to locate problem area. Please describe.
While driving at 10-15 MPH steering belt tensioner came apart suddenly, resulting in loss of steering control. Also water pump broke.
Engine stalling and missing, also engine service light comes on. Also rear brakes were grinding combined with surging when slowing to a stop.
Engine stalls continuously unable to determine cause.
Purchased truck new at 2,200 miles the camshaft broke .
Timing belt/engine sensor crank malfunctioned, causing engine failure.
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