14 problems related to air conditioner have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Previous leak of freon at expansion valve/compressor that was repaired 9/24/199.
Original air conditioning unit almost caught on fire. (only used during the summer months) new unit replacement will cost approx. $750. 00.
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While traveling over a puddle of water consumer lost power steering, dealer has been notified. The loss of steering occured twice and the dealer indicated the steering problem was due to the a/c belt failure and failure to install special bracket by the manufacturer.
Automatic transmission occasionally would not shift into overdrive. Often occurred after deceleration from highway speeds. Only way to know was to observe engine rpm. Sometimes could reset by pulling off to side of road and turning engine off for a few minutes, then re-start. First remanufactured transmission also had problems. Second has been okay. Wipers on intermittent settings would wipe several times in a row, then not wipe for an extended period. Created visibility problems. First repair replaced multifunction switch. This didn't solve problem. Second repair replaced wiper motor. Noticed that the heater was not working. Shop determined the evaporator was not working correctly due to leaks. Only way to replace evaporator is to remove instrument panel; very expensive and time consuming.
Problem with a/c vapor entering passenger compartment. Unit empties . When it does it sounds like darth vader breathing thru an oxygen mask. Also now am experiencing the smell of burning hair when the defroster is on. ( dot number: ).
Evaporator coil in the dash has a leak in it. It will not contain the freon. The mechanic said it happened alot in town&countrys. He said it was an all day job to replce.
A/c failed. Yh.
Air conditioning does not let out cool air. Also, transmission will not go into 3rd gear. Took vehicle to dealer ,and had to have transmission replaced. Air conditioner evaporator and compressor failed.
Air conditioner compressor failed 3 times.
A/c system leaks creating mold/mildew/fungi, has caused health problems.
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Air condition condenser motor failed.
A/c system failed. Yh.