1996 Chrysler Town and Country transmission problems

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 60,000 miles · PA

Transmission stopped worked, electrical cluster waving back and forth before and after transmission repair, newly installed transmission broke down 5 days after installation, repair shop claims electrical system not working properly and is cause of transmission breakdown.

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Transmission · 140,450 miles · AL

I have a 96 chrysler t&c van the transmission was replaced almost 30 months and 38 k miles ago after it broke a shaft on the inside at 101k miles. Came to a stop at conner went to go forwarded and the van was in neutral in gear position. Dealer did not want to open it up just replace with new remanufactured from chrysler. Said they were all doing that. Now the replacement unit just broke a shaft for the third gear (bad weld). This is on a transmission with only 38525 miles on it. This was a new transmission when it came out in 1996 and now with 2 broken shafts on two transmissions in the same van, what is wrong with their product and this picture? Who would of tunk it? I placed 165k miles on a 1991 dodge dakota without any transmission problems. What happens if the shafts break when someone is trying to get on the highway in front of 70,000 lbs of moving truck? Trucks do not stop on a dime. Do you want your family in that kind of scenario? I do not think that most of voting americans do either. I live in a city, which has at seven out of the top ten of the most dangerous intersections in the entire state of alabama. When you place a car into drive, you expect it to go most all the time. You do not want to have to think am I going to be in an accident or maybe kill my family because the transmission is going to blow up, breaks welds, or break a shafts if I pull out now or not.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Transmission · 109,500 miles · IN · 1 injury

While driving at highway speed, transmission violently downshifted causing temporary loss of control. A complete rebuild of transmission is underway.

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 Apr 29, 2004 · Brakes, Lights · KS

Windshield wipers activated usually after a turn was completed. This affected visibility of other vehicles. Also brakes and transmission failed. Dealer replaced four times the multi function switch/ brake pads/ rotors, and drums; transmission was replaced twice in the last two years, all at consumer's expense.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Transmission · 91,000 miles · WI

While vehicle was in the car wash, the left rear axle broke. The dealer determined the rear left axle broke due to rust. *ak

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Transmission · 95,263 miles · OH

I purchased a used 1996 chrysler town & country van with a 2 year extended warranty. Shortly after purchasing vehicle, I noticed a whirring sound followed by hesitation when putting van into drive or reverse. Dealership where I made purchase took van for a test drive and reported to me that that was normal. I went in again about a year later, while it was still under warranty, and complained of the same problem. This time they put it through some diagnostic testing and concluded no problem. I have this in writing. Well one year and one month to the date the transmission went. No longer under warranty, I had to pay for the repairs, they, however did not get my money. I took them to small claims, but lost. According to click and clack, as long as it was complained about under warranty they are still obligated to fix it. I did forget about complaining to the dealership about this matter. I remembered after picking my van up from trans. Shop. That's why I took the dealership to court. Do I have any rights left regarding this matter? Please contact me and let me know, before I end up with an ulcer.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · MI

Why is there no recall for the transmission problems with so many complaints? We cannot get it to go at a stop sign or turning a corner, which is very dangerous, and have seen numerous other complaints of this nature. The windshield wipers still go on intermitantly surprising the driver.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · MI

I purchased a 1996 chrysler town & country lxi from a used car lot "as is".the vehicle had supposedly had a 29 point service inspection.the next day I had the transmission checked due to leaking fluid from the front seal.the differential pin was broken with aluminum shavings in the pan and the filter was laying there loose.it appears that the previous owner had transmission service performed,saw the shavings and parked the van until it could be traded in.there was a light rust cover on the brake rotors to indicate it had been parked.I caught it just in time before the pin broke thru the aluminum case which would have cost an additional $500.00.the aamco dealer has so many of these vehicles with the same problem that they have a broken one on display in their showroom.the mechanic showed me how easy it would be to prevent this problem by getting the proper lubrication to the pin.the modifications he makes to do just that are the reason they can offer a lifetime warranty on the repairs.chrysler could do the same if they were interested in preventing this problem but the lure of the parts sales must be a better payoff.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · WI

Intermittent loss of speed. Transmission stucks at lower gear. Vehicle runs fine for a while and suddenly jumps to lower gear, bringing the van to a sudden low speed. Luckly escaped from a major accident while overtaking a truck on highway at the speed of 70miles/hr. Showed the vehicle to chrysler dealer. They just kept the van for long time and replace a piece of wire and said its good to go. But problem came back again after a week. Now they say all wiring has to be replaced which could cost me like $1700 to $1800. I'm the second owner and I take good care of this van, changing fluids, filters & stuff. If this is engineering mistake by chrysler with their transmisson, then shouldn\\'t they take care of this issue. I spoke to chrysler customer service and they said since this van is out of the warranty they are not responsible. Thanks.