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1996 Chrysler Town and Country vs 1996 Mercury Villager

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1996 Chrysler Town and Country1996 Mercury Villager
NHTSA complaints938188
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)154137
Investigations84
Crash reports3311
Fire reports527
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)16–1818
Median reported incident mileage94,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChrysler Town and CountryMercury Villager
Engine and Engine Cooling16236
Fuel System, Gasoline16924
Power Train1478
Air Bags12414
Electrical System1205
Visibility7421
Steering749
Vehicle Speed Control669

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling8011
Airbag warning light746
Rust / corrosion370
Loss of power270
Steering problems250
Overheating130
Brake problems110
Vibration / shaking90
1996 Chrysler Town and Country
1996 Mercury Villager

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.