Seven problems related to steering have been reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on normal road conditions, the serpentine belt fractured. No warning lights alerted the contact but loss of power steering was noticed. The vehicle had been taken three times to the dealership and the belts, pulleys and tensioner were replaced on every occurrence. The manufacturer was contacted but the resolution was a dealership referral. The contact expressed concern because the loss of power steering could create conditions for a serious accident.
He owns a 1996 Chrysler, town& country, only owner with 70,000 miles on the vehicle. Steering wheel popped off, mostly when turning the wheel to left. This happened often since 2005. Also, front and back windshield wipers came on at separate times when it was in off position for about one and half year.
Consumer lost all steering control, occurs when air conditioner is running.
Total loss of power steering for short periods of time, particularly during very heavy rain fall, frequently during cold periods, and usually after going through the car wash. On -2-13/97 while driving on q 3-lane highway, lost control, resulting in an accident. Also tire blew out.
The steering provided on this vehicle makes it difficult to control vehicle at highway speeds.
Driving at low speeds and making sharp turns steering will lock up, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. Intermittent problem.
The steering provided on this vehicle makes it difficult to control vehicle at highway speeds.