1996 Chrysler Town AND Country Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 103,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (26% of reports).
- 169fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 103,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 59%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 44 of 169 complaints (26%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country at $1,300, and half of them between $1,000 and $1,450.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2005), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 169 complaints, 12 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 130,291 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 92,500 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 5 | 0% | 76,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 72,000 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 10 | 1% | 47,990 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 5 | 2% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 14 | 3% | 74,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 43 | 5% | 63,678 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 25 | 15% | 80,188 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 10 | 4% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 12 | 3% | 58,627 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 16 | 3% | 76,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 11 | 4% | 110,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 7 | 2% | 60,713 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 15 | 5% | 120,124 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 21 | 5% | 98,900 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 169 | 18% | 103,000 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Risk: If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
Risk: This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
Fix: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving on the highway in the pouring down rain when my windshield wipers stopped working, i could hear the windshield wiper motor still going but the wiper arms would not move. We had pulled off the highway but there was nothing around for miles. We got back on the highway and my son would…
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they…
I have a 1996 chrysler town and country with the 3.8l engine that has had the fuel rail recall done. The recall involved putting a clamp type seal around the fuel rail in two places. These seals have both failed and fuel is actually dripping from one of the seals. I have taken the van to the local…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1996 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 169 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country (18% of the 938 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 103,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $1,000 and $1,450), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 44 of 169 complaints.
Other 1996 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
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