1996 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system problems
The 1996 Chrysler Town and Country has 147 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
147
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, PARKED VEHICLE AND TURNED OFF IGNITION. 10 MINUTES LATER, FIRE STARTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN ENGINE. FIRE DEPT HAD TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FUEL PUMP, BUT THEN DENIED CLAIM. VEHICLE WAS A…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country have?
NHTSA has 147 complaints about the 1996 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.