1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX review from North America
"If you like the comfort and are willing to spend a few thousands of dollars in repair, good minivan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 19th October, 2004 |