1996 Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Town & Country 1996

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 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 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

198 mi

US $200
replaced fan assembly 
78000 mi

US $17
The input speed sensor needed to be replaced. 
250000 mi

US $900
Then one week later, fuel pump quit working. Replaced pump. Mechanic found coolant leak. Replaced radiator. 
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. 
107000 mi

US $286
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 
143000 mi

US $380
Heater core rotted out - replaced. Radiator rotted out - replaced. 
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). 
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). 
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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1996 Chrysler Town & Country Engine Problems

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