1996 Chrysler Town and Country service brakes, hydraulic problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving 15 mph. When the brakes where applied, the contact heard a pop and the brake pedal went completely to the floor. The vehicle was towed. The dealer stated that the brake hoses were not…”
filed Jun 20, 2007
“Failure of both rear brake hydraulic lines causing sudden loss of brake fluid making emergency brake only operable stopping device. Saved old lines. Both lines appear to have rusted through. Mechanic believes problem is with design in how lines are routed above gas tank approximately two feet ahead…”
filed Aug 12, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Town and Country years
Town and Country service brakes, hydraulic problems by year →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.