Faults:

I think that out of all the cars we have had, this is the best. We bought this right before Christmas, and since then, it's been going strong. When we bought it, the dealer said it was a 97, The key chain with the information said it was a 95. My uncle who is a mechanic ran a search of the VIN # and found out it's a 96. This scared us because we have family who had a 96 Caravan, and the Transmission blew twice. Ours hasn't gone yet, but I have a feeling it will soon. The only major problems are the CV joints, when you hit 20 mph. The passenger side, vibrates badly, but when you reach 40 it stops. Of course being a white van, and us living in Florida, the paint on the car is bad! The driver side of the hood has lost almost all paint, so it has a big grey spot about 2 1/2 feet long! The inside is in great condition, all leather seats, (not my favorite for Florida), All the gauges work, air works surprisingly. It has a brand new radio. The windshield wipers front and back need to be replaced, but that's what Rain-ex is for. All in all A very comfortable, and reliable van for a 96. Wish us luck!

General Comments:

This is a reliable van, for its year, paint could use a new coat though.

Faults:

Valve covers leaking badly at 115,000 miles.

Power steering pump went out at 145,000 miles.

Transmission leaking fluid at 145,000 miles.

Overhead reading lights (door courtesy) started working intermittently at 135,000 miles.

A/C refrigerant leak rendered system inoperable at 123,000 miles.

Drivers side power seat will not go back all the way. This just started doing this at about 135,000 miles.

General Comments:

Extremely comfortable and a pleasure to drive.

Faults:

The computer system needed replacing three months after we purchased it from the dealer, 78,000 miles.

Transmission rebuild cost was $1450.00, at 100,000 miles.

Radio buttons never worked properly.

Windshield wipers go on when they are off.

Replaced A/C coil, cost $950.00, 115,000 miles.

General Comments:

This van looks and feels great, but they are far too many issues that need to be addressed.

Machanic said he sees a lot of chrysler town and country's. Main issues are transmissions, a/c and computer probelems.

Faults:

We have had more brake pads than normal. We had trouble at first with the door locks, but not for the last 5 yrs. We changed the CV joint boots once.

Water pump went out at 125,000 miles.

We've had no other problems.

General Comments:

Wonderful family car experience. We bought it new and have now close to 180,000 hard chauffeuring miles. Soccer mom for 4 kids. It has never stalled, sputtered or stopped. No electrical problems like everyone mentions except an occasional wiper going on. No transmission or engine troubles. I have done most of the maintenance - all easy except for the spark plugs. No other car I've had has performed so well and been driven so hard. Maybe we have just been fortunate - but we've loved the car.

Faults:

Fuel pump went out.

Power steering pump went out.

Front end tie rods broke along with serpentine belt.

Fuel rail leaked terribly (but this was covered under recall).

It is now leaking something-I think transmission fluid.

General Comments:

It is very comfortable compared to Ford or Chevy. While it hasn't been the most reliable, I think it isn't worse than most other domestic vehicles with the same number of miles.

I have heard numerous times that Chrysler has come a long way since 1996, but it is far from the safest minivan out there, so I wouldn't buy another.