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1996 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1996 Chrysler Town & Country repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1996 Chrysler Town & Country

Engine not specified

Chrysler in Vermont, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 Transmission self destructed at 146k miles. Hauled the old beast off to the scrap yard to be crushed. 

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1996 Chrysler Town & Country 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chrysler in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Jul 2011

173000 mi

US $95
Power steering was binding internally. Flushed power steering and replaced fluid. 
Dec 2021

198 mi

US $200
replaced fan assembly 
Jan 2022

198 mi

US $200
replaced a leaking a/c evaporator and expansion valve and receiver/drier. also replaced jeater core and ft speakers. 
Jun 2022

199000 mi

US $200
Replaced power steering pump 
Chrysler in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

78000 mi

US $17
The input speed sensor needed to be replaced. 
Chrysler in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010

224000 mi
Transmission failed. Planet broke, leaving the vehicle with only 1st gear. No higher gears and no reverse. This is the third transmission failure for this vehicle and will not be repaired. Vehicle will be sold or sent to salvage yard. 
Chrysler in Missouri, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Dec 2010

159000 mi
Parking lights come on when ignition is turned off - then flicker off and on. steering wheel shimmying - front tires rotated and balanced.  
Apr 2011

160000 mi
short in light switch 
Chrysler in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2012
Sep 2009

94000 mi

US $400
Vehicle died. Had it towed. They checked everything under the sun. Had coilpack, sensors, fuel pump, and fuel filter, among other things replaced. Found out that the computer was shot had to replace it, problem solved. 
May 2011

107000 mi

US $85
had pcm ( remanufactured) replaced back in 9 of 09 well the pcm went bad on 5/29/11 (of course I didn't know it was the pcm) had it replaced with a used one works fine now found that starter was bad, replaced battery(it was bad also), replaced starter woked fine after that 
Dec 2011

110000 mi
brakes failed while driving, had to have brake lines replaced, rusted out on both sides mechanic said tranny stuck in second gear, won't shift have to take to a tranny shop for a scan, could just be a solenoid have not attempted a repair as of yet. 
Chrysler in Washington, United States
May 2010 - Nov 2012
Mar 2011

247000 mi

US $200
Vibration noted while mechanic took vehicle for a road test after front end alignment... Mechanic found one of drive axle worn which caused vibration during around 35-40mph. Ordered rebuilt axle and replaced. 
Jul 2011

250000 mi

US $900
Front axle broke. Replaced. Then one week later, fuel pump quit working. Replaced pump. Mechanic found coolant leak. Replaced radiator. 
Sep 2011

262000 mi

US $442
Mechanic noticed fluid coming out of solenoid pack. Recommended replacement before any problems with transmission operations will occur. Also van needed service on the transmission and had it drained & replace fluid, filter, etc. 
Chrysler in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Aug 2014
Jul 2009

143000 mi

US $380
Heater core rotted out - replaced. Radiator rotted out - replaced. 
May 2012

154200 mi

US $558
Vehicle stopped and would not re-start. PCM (Powertrain Control Module) and crankshaft sensor were replaced. PCM was a rebuilt unit which I supplied to avoid paying the dealer over $800.00 for one (vs. $159.00 for the rebuilt unit). 
Jul 2012

155000 mi

US $60
Ignition coil (coil-pack) died, engine (3.8l) running on 3 cylinders. Replaced coil-pack. I've never had a coil fail on any other vehicle I've owned (and there have been many, most of them used). 
Mar 2014

156000 mi
Electrical short in wiring harness that runs over top of the transmision was intermittently grounding out a wire that fed into the engine computer causing the van to die or not start, common issue on older Chryler minivans. 

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