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Waiting for things to go wrong!
Bluey, 05/24/2003
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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I have heard so many horror stories about this van but so far it's been a typical American car for me. Like any minivan it goes through brakes and front types fairly quickly. Build quality is poor with little things going wrong or falling off. It uses to much fuel. I had a Ford Aerostar previously with a bigger engine (4.1 vs 3.8) that got much better fuel economy. The Ford had better lumbar support on the front seats too. The T&C handles well on slippry raods; in fact it handles well period. The responsive handling saved our lives last year when a truck going the other way lost control.
Sick and broke
G-Daddy, 09/01/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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Was attracted to the design. What a shocker I was in for. Under warranty we had all the door locks worked on several times, but always a different problem. Ya. Water pump went out at 51000 shortly followed by trans at 52000. Talk to anyone, I must of been the only one that didn't know about there trans problems. Think that they are in cahoots with the service agencies. 2 batteries a starter and wacked out wipers. Never will buy another Chrysler/Dodge product again!!!
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Eddie Stahlnecker, 11/27/2003
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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My wife and I bought this van w/ 150,000 miles on it. No major mechanical trouble, but getting nervous @ 165,000 miles. Radio presets worn out, and it's slow stopping. Great overall van, considering a newer one.The wipers will come on eratically for about 3 swipes, what's up with that? This is my first mopar van, but my mother has owned 4 voyagers and never any major problem, however have heard of others having transmission trouble.
Chrysler Lemon
Scottie, 02/09/2008
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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Wish Chrysler had got the quality up to the comfort & special features they included in their 1996 Town & Country Mini-van. When it is running it is an absolute joy to drive, but all the high priced repairs subtract from all the positive things I could say about the Van. Tranny replaced, each of the front windows have fallen into the door, replaced both headlamps because you couldn't see at night, AC has slow leak, it "dings" for 4 minutes without any indication as too what is wrong, now the final straw - the Powertrain computer module is out. I'm going to do a better job researching the next vehicle I purchase and Chrysler will be the last one on my list.
NEVER AGAIN
cxelady, 02/08/2004
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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Although we have 135,000 miles on our T&C Lxi Van - it's cost us a small fortune to get there. The comfort, ride, and space is great. It's the reliabilty that is lacking! Our van has the special (we paid extra!) paint - which started to peel while under warranty. Chrysler did repaint the top of the van - but, it's been peeling elsewhere ever since (out of warranty). The headlights are so clouded we can barely see at night to drive and Chrysler's response to this problem - is oh..well, it's out of warranty, and you can replace the headlights - they only cost about $275 each! This is our last Chrysler product!!
It thinks it's a small sports car!
MissLola880, 04/23/2020
updated 04/26/2021
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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It's roomy, lots of power, handles good and corners well. it's comfortable and looks good. For a minivan the Town and Country is everything you want and need!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Great minivan
pepster, 03/26/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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wipers go crazy every once and a while. (they turn on by themselves for a second or two) Had to replace transmission at about 100,000 miles, very costly. But still very happy with performance and handeling.
96 T&C Lemon
jmklwck, 05/18/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country 3dr Ext Minivan
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I was one of those idealist that hoped that Chrysler had resolved their design and reliability problems (remember the K car). This vehicle was engineered to fail at 60,000 miles. Beyond the repeated brake pad replacement, we encountered, water pumps, O2 sensors, valve gasket leaks. Eventually, we expereinced what others had experienced as early as 30,000 miles; our transmission failed. You can use any search engine to find an unbelievable amount of transmission failures (enough that a recall should have occurred). However, If you call Chrysler's Customer Service headquarters they plead ignorance. They failed in every point of customer service.
Last Chrysler
DPC T&C, 11/05/2002
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LX 3dr Minivan
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Water pump went out at 36K and half way home from family vacation, sliding door locks broke, sliding door catches broke (if you are on an incline it will break your leg...you don't want to bend over and lean in..take your head off, front power windows broke, WIPER blades have a mind of their own..come on anytime. Chews up the tires..never get normal wear even with alignments. Power steering problems. Transmission hasn't gone yet but we're prety sure it will. Will not buy another Chrysler
Trasnsmission problems galore
Soccerdad, 02/17/2004
1996 Chrysler Town and Country LXi 4dr Ext Minivan
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I've spent a fortune at AAMCO on this vehicle's faulty transmission. (Maybe the problem is AAMCO! I loathed them, by the way.) But ever since I hit 80,000 miles, this car has never been the same. I have also had to replace the radiator twice. The front brakes only last about 8,500 miles. The gas mileage is roughly 18 freeway, 12 to 15 city. The best thing about this minivan -- the leather seats. They are quite comfortable. Compared to other mini- vans, this one may be the best, but that ain't sayin' much!