Windshield wiper blades turned on by themselves, and door would not latch at times. Also, transmission/ fue lines/gas tank, and air conditioner went out and were replaced. Aftet warranty expired, thermostat overheated, causing a fire. Owner said vehicle has been a constant problem since purchasing it.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system complaints
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Fuel leaked at the interface of the fuel pump causing the consumers vehicle to catch on fire, fuel pump was recalled but failed prior to notice. Nlm
Dealer informed there are no available parts, and dealer was unable to tell consumer when parts would be available, and when he could schedule an appointment.
Fuel injector "o" rings were leaking fuel onto engine, causing gas fumes to enter vehicle.
Whenever fuel tank is filled fuel will leak from the top of the tank. Dealer was notified about the problem. The dealer stated that the reason why the fuel tank was leaking was because it was plastic and bowed. The problem has not been corrected.
Transmission disintegrated with parts sent through case, wipers have had persistent problem with turning on with no apparent cause, gas tank was replaced due to recall, but still shows empty at 16 gallons
We have only owned this vehicle for one and a half years for these safety issues to arise leads us to believe there has been more problems with the vehicle than we are aware of. Also in checking other complaints the safety issues seem to be similar to others that have been posted.no safety defec(s) listed in summary.
After smelling fuel van was taken to a mechanic. After looking at the main part of the engine, fuel was found to be pouring out of the fuel injector rail. A new fuel rail has been ordered to correct this problem. Please provide any further information.
This could be a potential problem. No safety defect mentione din summary.
Too much weight in the fuel tank caused fuel tank to warp and fumes to enter into vehicle. Please provide further information.
Owner paid for both repairs. Was told by repairman on 12/01/99 that wiper switch is known to be faulty.
The fuel tank senser is not operating correctly. I experienced symptoms that suggested I had run out of gas with the gas gauge reading 1/4 tank and the distance to empty reading on the internal computer at 76 miles. I pulled into a gas station and was able to put in 20.5 gallons of gas. The tank capacity is listed at 20 gallons. I monitored the gas consumption over the next tank. I drove 330 miles and the gauge read between 1/4 and 3/8 of a tank and the distance to empty reading was 106 miles. I was able to put in 17.7 gallons which indicates about 2.3 gallons were remaining in the tank. That is no where near 1/4 or 3/8 of a tank. I understand that some 1996 jeeps were recalled for a similar defect. It may be possible that the jeep and chrysler products share some of the same componants. This is the third gas tank that the van has had. The first tank was replaced due to a faulty sensor which always showed much less gas remaining than was actually in the tank. That tank was replaced. The next tank leaked and also was replaced. The latest tank now appears to show much more gas remaining than is actually in the tank. I have informed my local chrysler dealer. They inspected the external wiring of the sensor and said it looked normal. My comments have been noted in the vehicle maintainence records. However, I was informed that any sensor problem will require disassembly of the gas tank.
As the consumers pulled away from a stop sign they were broad sided by another vehicle, according to a witness a fire started under the van immediately resulting in the death of the two occupants. Nlm
On an incline , when the fuel tank is full, fuel leakage is present. A recall has been issued. However this vehicle was not included . Recall 99v216000. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
While the vehicle was in park gasoline leak out of the tank, which had a leakage.
There is a gas leakage when filling up the vehicle from the bottom of the tank where the filler meets the tank.
Service engine soon light appeared. Dealer checked for codes in system. Found multiple misfires. Checked and found #2 and #3 injectors faulty. Disassembled top of engine and replaced both bad injectors. Dealer also proceeded to perform complete tune-up on engine due to bad injectors. This tune-up done even after owners manual states that tune-ups only required every 100,000 miles.
Fuel tank was leaking from a seam across the top noticed when tank was completely filled.
Auto transmission failed and was replaced after 46,856 miles. Fuel gauge reads empty when 5 or 6 gallons remain - tank replaced, problem never fixed. Windshield wipers will come on by themselves, switch replaced problem still exists. Electric cooling fans failed, module and relay replaced. Driver window moter and regulator failed. Air conditioning compressor leaked, A/C hoses leaked all new system put in.
I am disabled secondary to multiple sclerosis but an still actively employed as a physician. I was thrilled to purchase a vehicle through chrysler that was adapted by braun corporation with a lowered floor, entervan ramp and hand controls. From the first 6800 miles, I have had repeated problems. In the past year and a half, I have been stranded in my vehicle in my wheelchair and the van has required towing. I was prompted to reach out to you for help because the first problem (at 6800 miles) recurred now at 40,000 miles. My brakes failed entirely without warning and I was travelling at 40mph. Chrysler points the finger at braun and quality coach (the distributor locally). They point the finger at chrysler. Chrysler said that in 1996, braun cahnged the location of the fuel pump and this required "customization" of the line between the brake pump and the master cylinder. This "custmized" line has worn through twice (the first time at 6800 miles) with no warning. I was assured then that the problem was corrected but found out at 40mph that my brakes were gone again. I had gotten the van serviced at the dealer 6 weeks prior to this and new front brakes were installed. I also had it in 12 weeks prior to this incident to have all the conversion equipment checked. Needless to say, no assurances from them that they have corrected the problem will convince me to drive this van and I do not, in good conscience, want to pass this problem on to another innocent person. Please advise and help if you can!
Fuel tank began leaking gasoline when tank is filled. Gasoline fumes present most of the time. Dealer says that fuel tank filler overflow valve is defective and entire gas tank must be replaced as there is no way to repair the valve itself. This seems like a safety issue and a design flaw if the entire gas tank ust be replaced for a defective valve in the filler tube.
Fuel tank leaked gas around seals. Filler tube connected to tank, the seal failed. Dealer contacted and aware of problem. Repairwork done at owners expense. *ak
The fuel rail was leaking and presented a clear fire danger if not replaced immediately. It was replaced by a local service garage. Chrylser was contacted on 8/5/99 with a request to bear the cost in view of the failure of the fuel rail on other chrysler models but refused to do so.
Possible design flaw of gas tank leaking from the top of the tank out of the circular gasket.
Parked vehicle overnight in driveway. When consumer returned the next day fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. Please provide further information.
Van was parked on level surface in hot weather with full gas tank, noticed a gas leakage. Consumer has contacted dealer.
I was told that this assembly is plastic in composition and can have cracks or punctures in every day use; this seems to be an unacceptable option and should be considered a design flaw. I have a 1987 automobile with over 140,000 miles and it has never had its gas tank replaced. This vehicle has been driven in the same areas as my mini-van.
Broken vent on fuel tank caused gas fumes when tank was full. Dealer replaced tank at a cost of $500 to me. Said was not under warranty due to vehicle age.
The engine stalls with no warning, usually when slowing or coming to a stop, but it has happened a few times at speeds up to 45 MPH. After the engine stalls, it will sometimes not start unless I "race" the engine to keep it going. The dealer cannot duplicate this problem. We have paid to have the throttle body cleaned and to have the fuel filter replaced, but the problem continues. Since vehicle has power steering and brakes, these do not function during an engine stall, and I am concerned that this could eventually produce a collision.
Engine cuts out after long trips (200 miles at highway speeds). Appears as though the engine doesn't get fuel. After engine cools (20-30 minutes) the car starts again. Have had $700 worth of repairs at the dealer to fix fuel line, spark plug wires, etc. The dealer called detriot to diagnose via modem. They suggested replacing crank position sensor. It was replaced and problem continues. This is very dangerous because it occurs on the interstate at highway speeds without warning. We have been on the side of the road at all hours of the night with trucks hurtling past us. The dealer keeps guesing what is wrong without any firm commitment that the next "fix" is the right one. They want to replace the fuel pump next and the electronic control unit next if that isn't the problem. That is another $900 without any true knowledge what the problem is. I heard the motorman radio talk show january 9 0r 10 and a caller complained about the very same problem. The motorman said this was common with chrysler mini-vans and that it is the electronic control module that overheats and cuts the signal to the spark plugs. Please check into this because it is a danger to motorists.
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