1996 Chrysler Town and Country air bags problems
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was traveling westbound when it hit the left lane guardrail at 65 mph, then spun to the right shoulder lane and hit the other guardrail head on. It then came to a halt upon spinning 180 degrees facing the south part of the highway. *jb”
filed Aug 15, 2007
“The clockspring has failed in my 1996 chrysler town & country rendering the air bag useless, the horn useless and the cruise control useless. I am scared to use this vehicle to transport my family. *nm”
filed Mar 30, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE…Campaign 02V293000 · Nov 7, 2002
Air Bags problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 38 | 10% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 76 | 12% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 50 | 7% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 24 | 3% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 268 | 17% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 191 | 27% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 375 | 19% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 61 | 14% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 153 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.