Table 1 shows 21 common power train related problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (15 problems).
I have a 96 Chrysler t&c van the transmission was replaced almost 30 months and 38 k miles ago after it broke a shaft on the inside at 101k miles. Came to a stop at conner went to go forwarded and the van was in neutral in gear position. Read details...
Transmission failed at 74,000, putting a big hole through the transmission case. Transmission was a604. (at 64,000 the transmission cooler lines were replaced because they were leaking. A month later noticed some leakage but dealer couldn't find anything and told us to keep an eye on it, didn't Read details...
Chrysler has known about the differential pin problems in it's 41/te(a604) transmission for years. The remedy of proper lubrication is simple. They refuse to fix it and refuse to help owners who must pay for the repairs. Read details...