Vehicle vibrating above 45 MPH chrysler said it was the tires, michelin said it was the vehicle. We got 25%off the cost of new tires on 02/04/99 under a low speed wobble service bullitin notice. Transmission is a joke. Have had vehicle in time after time since 11/14/99 for incomplete work , tools left on the engine!! Transmission fluid and radiator fluid leaking the day after picking up the van. We asked the dealership to check items that another auto shop checked and said needed fixed under the warranty and the dealership told us the other shop didn't know anything that they weren't a dealership! After putting the motor back together, one of the asked to fix components was broken after all and had to be fixed. We are still experiencing problems with "hick-upping" while at a stop also a "wanting to stall and holding back feeling. This has to do with the coil pack (we feel0 , that we have asked them to check and looking at the forms received back, it hasn't been. I have asked repeatedly for my copies of the work needing to be done sheets, and have yet to receive them. I have made complaint to the manufacturer and have asked for the regional manager to contact me, but that hasn't happened yet. This was done on approx. 02/08/00, today is 02-25-00. *ak( dot number: tire size: 21565t16mn )
1996 Chrysler Town and Country transmission complaints
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While driving the hub within the transmission broke, preventing the vehicle from going into second and third gear. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer noted that due to the problem transmission needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
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.
Transmission has been replaced two times. Dealer says they don't know why it keeps going bad, and they can't stop it from leaking.
This vehicle had also had at least 3 significant recalls on it... It is a piece of junk. No safety defect(s) mentine din summary.
Transmission failed. Nlm
Transmission failed locking into limp in mode destroying the transmission. Left me stranded on the interstate on a holiday week. Almost was hit as lost power in interstate traffic.
Engine overheats due to the cooling fan relay failure. Yh
Transmission gear selector was able to be engaged by child and vehicle rolled, keys were in the ignition and child turn selector without engaging brake. Mjs
While driving the van at approximately 45 MPH, the transmission simply destroyed itself with no prior warning. Upon inspection by a qualified repair shop, the transmission was deemed beyond repair. It had to be replaced at a cost of $1,600. The repair shop is an authorized repair shop for chrysler through our local car dealer-thornton chrysler dodge in florence, alabama. I contacted their warranty manager about a claim as they van had 73,000 miles. At the original time of purchase, I had purchased an extended warranty package for 7 year/70,000 miles. He made it very clear that they would not touch this issue as the van was 3,000 miles over warranty. He also made it clear that they would not have covered the claim if the van had 70,500 miles on it. I was very dissatisfied to say the least. Since that time, I have come across a number of people who have had similar failures on chrysler vehicles. I am writing this to you today as a result of reading the october 1999 consumer reports which further supports my claim that this was a premature failure of a major component and also a reoccurring failure of which chrysler should be responsible. My wife and children were in the van at the time and are very fortunate to have been on a rural highway as opposed to the interstate or in busy traffice at the time of failure. If this complaint should be addressed elsewhere, please let me know by phone or e-mail if at all possible. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, terry thomas
Transmission runs hot, causing the seals in the transmission to harden and crack, resulting in a leak.
Transmission is leaking from the o-ring seal and is slipping when changing gears. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission slipping. Transmission control module and solenoid pack shorted. Replaced transmission control module and solenoid pack and flash programmed controller for updates.
1)transmission failure - codes 36, 53, 54 found in system. Seals & clutches, carrier gears & trs sensor replaced. Transmission assembly disassembled for recondition. 2)driver side air bag - clock spring assembly replaced to correct air bag light.
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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.
Transmission failed. Mjs
I bought this car 9 months ago from a chrysler dealer it only has aprox. 47000 miles on it and they want 1800.00 to fix it! I just paid them 20,000.00 9 months ago! I'm upset!!
The car was purchased after returning a new car (1998 saturn sw1) back to the saturn dealership that had gone through fuel injections and had rotor problems that saturn would not fix. They gave me an option to purchase another vehicle as they said they may not be able to provide a new vehicle to replace the one year old wagon that was a lemon. I feel due to where the van originated from (virginia), and the last owner was in alabama and I purchased it in washingtion that possibly the odometer may have been reversed back. The transmission should not go out at 53,000 miles (3,000 miles after purchase). I spoke to four dealerships in seattle area who were no help. The service managers at each dealership was rude and said it was not their problem. From the research I have done on chrysler transmissions this has been ongoing issue with consumers. I now have to pay $2200.00 + to get the transmission rebuilt. I want all VIN inspections from each state that this van has been titled to see if the odometer was indeed turned back or if this is a defect that should be recalled. I need assistance as I have done all that I can to get answers with little assistance from both chrysler and saturn. Thanks much for any and all details you can provide. A recall should be done on this transmission if many consumers have had the same problem on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles.
Transmission made grinding noise under 30 miles per hour. Told it was the differential. We had the "towing package" and have never towed anything. Replaced at dealership for $2100. Air conditioner evaporator has a hole in it. Have not repaired yet. Other minor problems: oxygen sensor replaced, water pump replaced, windshield wiper control replaced, air bag component replaced.
Driver heard a loud bang and a grinding noise while at a stop and vehicle shot forward. Driver was able to driver vehicle home. When vehicle was checked by a mechanic, he discovered that a hole was blown in the differential which, in turn, caused a hole to be blown in transmission. Vehicle will be repaired. Parts are on natonal back order.
At 51,000 miles the transmission has malfunctioned and was replaced with a new one which also malfunctioned after only nine days. Cause unknown. *ak
Transmission failed twice. Yh
The pin that is attached to the retainer clip slipped and scarred the aluminum, causing a leak in the tranfer case which may cause a fire and engine problems. Please provide further information.
While driving at 65 MPH vehicle jumped from drive into reverse at high speed, causing the consumer to hit a house sideways. Dealer stated there wasn't anything wrong with vehicle, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Transmission in this vehicle has failed 5 times; repaired once; replaced 4 times. Most recent replacement 1/20/99 at 58000 miles. This failure characterized by transmission explosion with high speed projectile from transmission case destroying differential and starter. Car became unable to control and accident was narrowly avoided. If this occurred at high speed injuries would have been unavoidable
While driving transmission completlt locked up with no warning causing car to skid to a stop
Transmission vibrates on 1/2 upshift, dealer could find no reason for it. Emergency brake cable broke, had to drive six weeks without emergency brake before dealer got replacement part to install
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. While driving they hear a loud banging noise and lost all transmission power. The manufacturer has been contacted.
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