1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX 3.3
Summary:
If you like the comfort and are willing to spend a few thousands of dollars in repair, good minivan
Faults:
Clock spring gave airbag and cruise control problems.
Rack and pinion and power steering pump broke.
Radiator broke and started leaking.
Front springs and struts were bad.
Fuel was leaking from the fuel rails and fuel tank seal.
Exterior paint deteriorates easily.
Inside upholstery (dashboard and doors) break easily.
It stalls when stopped.
General Comments:
First of all, I have to say that this minivan is a very comfortable ride.
However, recalls and items that should be recalls are too many to list.
There's the problem with the clock spring giving the airbag trouble light (covered by a recall and reimbursable if done by a third party shop, but not for all years).
Then there's the problem with the front suspension. The front struts and shocks are defective and the front of the minivan rides lower than it should.
There's also the steering problem (the rack and pinion makes a whining noise and the steering pump makes it hard to turn).
Finally, the minivan stalls when stopped (some say it could be the map sensor).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 19th October, 2004
10th Jul 2004, 10:09
Our 1996 T&C does the same. The hiccups and restarting generally ocurred around microwave phone towers and at the "same" places. When it occurs look around for them. The dealership replaced the fuel pump and our problem went away. We are on our fourth A/C compressors and second transmission. Hmmm, oh yes, we are also on our fourth belt-tensioner with it presently squeaking louder each week. Other than all of this, we too have a love and hate relationship that just keeps us going.