Table 1 shows four common parking brake related problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems | |
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Conventional Parking Brake problems | |
| Mechanical Parking Brake problems |
Parking brake release cable broke and handle fell into drivers hand. Cable appears to be aluminium or poor quality steel. Brake system stayed in engaged position. No manual release lever is built into the parking brake system. . Read details...
The vehicle rolled backwards while parked on a hill with the emergency parking brake engaged. Read details...
Cable snapped at parking brake assy when attempting to apply parking brake. Additional brake problems including a recall for rear brakes and (2) seperate times had to have the front rotors turned due to abnormal wear. Read details...