Consumer states that the head lights will frost up on the lens reducing the visibility of the lights when the consumer is driving at night. Contacted dealer, both headlight housings are permanently discolored with a frosted look that cannot be removed. Mr *nlm *dt
1996 Chrysler Town and Country lights complaints
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The headlight lenses fogged up while driving, consumer was informed the entire headlight would have to be replaced. Ts
Headlight lens has developed a clouding effect, impacting the ilumination of lights.*ak
Front lamp lights are building up some type of foam on glass, and front lights are not bright enough to see while driving.
Turn signals defective, repaired 3 times before corrected. Following last repair horn stopped working as did driver side window.
Both headlights appeared to be etched into the outer lens or had some unknown material inside the headlight assembly. Lights were only effective for about 50 feet. Very dangerous to drive at night. Local dealer contacted chrysler and they replaced both light assemblies at no cost to me. However I have spoken with other drivers with similiar problems. Lens should have better resistance to pitting? Coating inside? Or have an assembly so you do not have to change the complete assembley. Some type of lens only to change or be harder so no damage in just 5 years and low mileage. Can not complain about my service but it seems to be an unsafe design.
Headlight covers have become cloudy, cutting down on visibility.
Automatic transmission occasionally would not shift into overdrive. Often occurred after deceleration from highway speeds. Only way to know was to observe engine RPM. Sometimes could reset by pulling off to side of road and turning engine off for a few minutes, then re-start. First remanufactured transmission also had problems. Second has been okay. Wipers on intermittent settings would wipe several times in a row, then not wipe for an extended period. Created visibility problems. First repair replaced multifunction switch. This didn't solve problem. Second repair replaced wiper motor. Noticed that the heater was not working. Shop determined the evaporator was not working correctly due to leaks. Only way to replace evaporator is to remove instrument panel; very expensive and time consuming.
When making a turn with air conditioning on vehicle will shut completely down, causing a loss of power. The dealer has been contacted.*ak condensation from the A/C was falling on the elctrical component causing the vehicle to die this occurs because of the flaw in design. Sliding door sticks. Windshield wipers failed. Hazard device failed. Horn malfunctions. Air bags failed.
Power locks....locks you in, cannot open the doors. Locks you out, cannot open the doors. Does not lock all the doors at once, usually leaves passenger side sliding door unlocked. Have had system replaced, is now worse than original. Also, sets off alarm unnecessarily. ...... - windshield wipers come one intermittently when turning corner, turning on turning signals, or without any justification. Very startling, and extremely distracting when driving and the wipers just come on. Thank you for your work.
Sometimes left turn signal will flash and sometimes it will not. Dealership is not able to duplicate this problem. *ak
The air bag light would come on constantly and would stay on. Also, horn failed to operate properly when used and windshield wipers would come on & off by themselves whenever the turn signal was in use. Problem is intermittent& has been happening for two years.
Windshield wipers don't cut off even with the key out of the ignition. Dealer says it's the multi-function switch.
Weather strip at cowl coming off.
Consumer noticed turn signal is not loud enough for a hearing impaired person. Vehicle is unable to include a device to inable an impaired person to hear when needed. Consumer believed a volume control device could be helpful. Dealer contracted and no postive response received. *ak
Inadequate high beam headlights on vehicle .
The headlights are not illuminating enough for night time driving. Dealer tried to adjust the lighting. Headlights are still not bright enough.
Alternator failed.
Multi-function switch defective.
Left turn signal relay failed.
Fuel leaks from the gas tank, the consumer has had repairs done on the fuel pump seal and o-ring, however the problem still persists.
Headlights do not provide adequate lighting.
Inadequate headlights, causing poor visibility.
Its hard to see at night head lights are not bright enough . Tt
The rear brake lights are inoperative. Tt
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