1996 Chrysler Town and Country: doors won't lock, open or latch

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Electrical · TX

This van has been nothing but a failure since I bought it. I have kept up the oil changes and maintenance as needed. The paint is coming of off the grill and the paint on the rest of the van is not holding up. I have replaced: timing belt 3 times power steering pump once the thermostat twice the relay switch three times and it still does not work the relay on the motor once the air conditioning is failing in the front the rear door lock on the passenger side doesn't work my transmission is going out very soon I am a single parent in a large metroplex. I need my car to get to work. I cannot afford to buy another car now.

Filed Nov 8, 2002 · Electrical · NV

Besides the failures just shown, there were additional electrical gauge failures on 02/28/00, 04/14/00, 05/08/99 and currently there are intermittent electrical gauge failures and other electrical system failures, including fm radio, door locks, electric window controls. Chrysler is not responsive and the dealer has not been cooperative. This vehicle has been a "lemon" since it was new but chrysler has refused to repair anything not covered under warranty or a national recall. Dt

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Body · MI

The automatic door locks lock and unlock themselves repeatedly on their own. At any driving speed the locks go nuts, up and down, up and down. Not only is it a safety hazard it is annoying and driving me crazy. I have several friends with the same model vehicle with similar complaints. Thanks!

Filed Aug 10, 2002 · Visibility · MN

Front windshield wipers activate for no reason. Sometimes they activate when you signal a turn. Most of the time they just come on when they jolly well decide to. Right sliding door locks have failed twice. I have attempted to get them repaired but have failed again after each repair.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · MI

Air bag light is on, horn and, cruise control do not work.*ak driver side passenger door lock failed.

Filed Feb 4, 2001 · Acceleration, Airbags · VA

Air bag light permanently on due to failed clock spring assembly, air bags disabled, also affected horn and cuise control. Vehicle suffers from unusual power drains/fluctuations, battery replaced 3 times within 3 1/2 years. Electronic door locks (four doors) frequently fail, can only service when failure is consistent. Vehicle occasionally stalls (abruptly) at any speed, throttle system serviced a few times (outside of tune-ups) with little benefit. Front and rear windshield wipers activate by themselves quite often (but never at the service shop/dealership), with no set pattern, multifunction switch replaced twice. All problems except for air bag (customer paid for repair as well as for other problems) still persist.

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Locks · MI

In june 1999 consumer took vehicle to dealer because side sliding door would not lock. Dealer fixed problem. Then, in january 01 while van was moving consumer's daughter reaches from her seat and was able to pull door open. Contacted dealer, and dealer said there was a new system that they could install for a high price or they could install old system for a cheaper price.

Filed Aug 2, 2000 · Transmission, Visibility · ME

1. Automatic transmission failed at 62,038 miles, not under warranty. This seems to be an ongoing problem with chrysler for which they have not assumed any financial responsibility. 2. Wipers come on inexplicably. Per "lemon aid" web page, this problem is reported to be widespread with chrysler vans. 3. Power door lock on right rear passenger door locks and will not open automatically, either via driver control or remotely.

Filed Mar 8, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · TN · fire

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.

Filed Jan 10, 2000 · Body · OK

Sliding door locks automatically and will get jammed, so that it cannot be opend from the inside or outside. Dealer has vehicle currently.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Body, Engine · CA · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Subject vehicle involved in side impact accident. Subject vehicle pulled away from a stop sign and was broad sided by oncoming full-size van. Subject vehicle immediately burst into flames (per witness statements). Driver and passenger were both unconscious. Bystanders were unable to get either out of burning vehicle due to doors being locked (auto door locking mechanism) and were unable to break windows out before vehicle was fully engulfed.