Door Latch problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country

25 problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2003

Doors locked by themselves, with the keys in the ignition and my son in his car seat in the back seat.

2 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Both power locks on side doors do not function and both doors do not latch securely. Doors can be opened even when security alarm is armed.

3 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

In June 1999 consumer took vehicle to dealer because side sliding door would not lock. Dealer fixed problem. Then, in January 01 while van was moving consumer's daughter reaches from her seat and was able to pull door open. Contacted dealer, and dealer said there was a new system that they could install for a high price or they could install old system for a cheaper price.

4 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 01/28/1999

Driver's side sliding door lock is stuck in open position. This is the 3rd lock failure on this door.

5 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/03/1998

The sliding door comes partially opened while driving. Dealer replaced lock before problem exists again.

6 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1996

Rear door latch failed.

7 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/31/1996

Intermittently the sliding door on the passenger's side will not open from the inside when the door latch button is pressed.

8 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 07/04/1996

Driver's side sliding door latch failed, pushed unlock button, door would not open, manually opened door.

9 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1996

Sliding door latch failure, while the vehicle was in motion, the passenger's side sliding door opened.

10 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1996

Inside latch on sliding door will not engage and difficulty in opening from the outside.

11 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/31/1996

The sliding door locked and could not be opened, the entire locking mechanism had to be replaced.

12 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/20/1996

The left door will not open from the inside. Please describe.

13 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 05/05/1996

The sliding door automatically locks but does not open when hitting the button or using the remote. #ea96025.

14 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 04/18/1996

Unable to open the sliding door on the passenger side, door latch failure, also brake rotors malfunctioned, causing rear brake pulsation.

15 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 04/04/1996

Consumer experienced sliding door latch failure. The latch has been repaired once. (3) other repairs related to the door also took place. #ea96025.

16 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 03/05/1996

While trying to unlock latch the sliding door latch fails to open.

17 Door Latch problem

Failure Date: 10/11/1995

While driving, sliding door automatically opens, safety latch won't lock properly/can't open or close from in or out.

18 Door Latch problem

Door lock failed.

19 Door Latch problem

Consumer state that the sliding door became very difficult to close. In order to close the sliding door, one would need to make adjustments to the latch before closing, ea96-025.

20 Door Latch problem

While driving vehicle the sliding door opened on two occasions, on Jan 10th and Jan 13th. Dealer installed a new rear latch. #ea96025.

21 Door Latch problem

On the driver's side sliding door is very difficult to latch . Please give detailed information.

22 Door Latch problem

All 5 door locks will unlock by themselves while vehicle is in use, causing a safety hazard.

23 Door Latch problem

Sometimes the door cannot be opened on the inside of the van. Someone will have to get out of the van and open from the outside. Please describe the problem in more details.

24 Door Latch problem

While driving, at approx. 70mph, experienced sliding door failure, when right side opened, no warning, and child proof lock failure.

25 Door Latch problem

While driving, at approx. 70mph, experienced sliding door failure when right side opened, no warning, and child proof lock failure.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country

Door Latch problems
25
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