Front Suspension problems of the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country

Six problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2004

While driving 35 mph, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Please provide further details.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2003

Vehicle's right front suspension broke off. (nar) dealer was notified. The consumer was requesting a reimbursement for repairs made. Please take request under serious consideration.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2002

The passenger side, front strut mounting tower is rusting through to the point that the strut is about to break through into the engine compartment. Chrysler service manager agrees that it is a clear dfect in the corrision prevention system but refuses to do anything about it. There are at least 18 other reports in this database concerning this issue on '96 Chrysler twn & cnty, Dodge caravan and plymoth voyager minivans. Dt.

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2002

Consumer had experienced side pulling on steering wheel and front wheels where dealer had peformed aligment, but had not fixed the problem. Please provide more information.

5 Front Suspension problem

The tower which supports the passenger side front suspension strut is rusting through. This is the only rust on the vehicle. The dealer agrees that this will soon be a severe safety hazard. When the strut collapses into the engine compartment the vehicle might suddenly go out of control. I have notified daimler-Chrysler of this problem but they have declined to inspect the vehicle. I have photos and copies of letters sent to daimler-Chrysler motors corporation. It is possible that other Town & Country vans of this model year may be failing in the same way and their owners are not aware of the potential hazard.

6 Front Suspension problem

Misalignment, causing vehicle to pull to the leftwhile driving on flat straight highway at 65 mph.




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