1995 Chrysler Town And Country
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1995 Chrysler Town And Country. Newest first.
Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between september 17, 2002, and january 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. the filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. Nor any…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this condition occurred while the vehicle IS in motion, the engine could stall. also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. these part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after september 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed IS one that IS involved in the recall. if so, the owners should have the filter replaced. to receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to intercontinental at intercontinental auto parts, inc., p.o. Box 861, mahwah, nj 07430, attn: fuel filter recall. intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner.
Vehicle description: MINI vans. the wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. a short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently deploy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inadvertent air bag deployment can injure a front seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will perform an electronic diagnostic check. any short circuits identified in either the driver's or passenger side air bag initiator wire circuit will be repaired.
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning september 1995.
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during december 1995.
Owner complaints
58 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire7 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
The vehicles fuel rail has started to leak due to cold temperatures and the metal contracting in size. Fire hazard by the fuel rail dripping raw fuel onto the exhaust crossover pipe.
- Air bags › Frontal
My 1995 chrysler town and country last 6 vin digits [xxx] has a problem which should have been corrected by safety recall 818. Chrysler, however, IS refusing to repair the discrepancy or even, in my opinion, to seriously evaluate my concern about inadvertent airbag deployment. . chrysler maintains…
My 1995 chrysler town and country last 6 vin digits [xxx] has a problem which should have been corrected by safety recall 818. Chrysler, however, IS refusing to repair the discrepancy or even, in my opinion, to seriously evaluate my concern about inadvertent airbag deployment. . chrysler maintains that the defect I have IS unrelated to the recall. I maintain that the recall procedures, if followed, will prove the relationship. when I turn on the rear wipers the airbag circuit fuse pops and the airbag light comes on. Replacing the wiper motor has the same result - a blown fuse. This condition IS described in safety bulletin 818 of which I can provide a copy. My reading of safety bulletin 818 convinces me I have a safety concern which chrysler refuses to address. IS there assistance to be had from the ntsb? thanks. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I left walgreens one evening and couldn't get the transmission from park to reverse until I forced it. a few days later, I was leaving in the morning to take the kids to school (that IS what you do when you own a minivan). I put the car into drive and nothing happened. no forward movement. I…
I left walgreens one evening and couldn't get the transmission from park to reverse until I forced it. a few days later, I was leaving in the morning to take the kids to school (that IS what you do when you own a minivan). I put the car into drive and nothing happened. no forward movement. I tried reverse. nothing. had it towed to repair shop. transmission needed rebuilding. this IS the second time its been rebuilt.*ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
We own two 1995 chrysler town and country vehicles, one with ~103,000 miles, the other with ~98,000 miles. each suffered catastrophic failure of left tie rod end without warning within the past three weeks. fortunately for us, each failure occurred at low speed, resuming travel from full stop.…
We own two 1995 chrysler town and country vehicles, one with ~103,000 miles, the other with ~98,000 miles. each suffered catastrophic failure of left tie rod end without warning within the past three weeks. fortunately for us, each failure occurred at low speed, resuming travel from full stop. curiously, each failure occurred shortly after a massachusetts safety inspection in which case tie rod ends were checked and passed inspection. in one case the failure occurred within five miles and 5 hours of the inspection; in the other case, within 3 weeks and 1000 miles of inspection. coupled with the lack of warning signals to owner/operator, each of these sudden failures coulld have proven fatal to the drivers and occupants of the car as as well as to vehicles in proximity. the fact that recent safety inspections at two different locations did not identify a problem indicates that the failure was unpredictable. please note that the driver of the second car to experience failure IS a former mechanic, and was alert to tie rod end problems because of the experience with the first vehicle and the fact that the two vehicles were aging in similar ways. police were involved in the second incident because the failure occurred in a busy intersection. in each situation, the car had to be towed for repairs. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling
Severe engine overheating because cooling fan fell off of the shaft of the electric fan motor. terrible design - large diameter fan IS basically held in place by a single 1/4-inch nut. neither the fan nor the fan motor are stocked as replaceable parts. one must purchase the entire…
Severe engine overheating because cooling fan fell off of the shaft of the electric fan motor. terrible design - large diameter fan IS basically held in place by a single 1/4-inch nut. neither the fan nor the fan motor are stocked as replaceable parts. one must purchase the entire fan/motor/shroud assembly, for a little over $400, plus installation! this same problem happened again - three different times! a few months after the initial repair, the fan separated from the fan motor once again, causing overheating. the shop that installed the original unit stood behind his warranty, and replaced the fan/motor/shroud assembly free of charge. another time, while we were on a trip, the fan came off a gain, but the local chrysler dealer was able to find the nut that had dropped off, and replaced it. sometime later, the problem happened again, and I put everything back together and held it in place with epoxy. it's still going strong!
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
While driving over standing water or snow consumer lost power steering control. consumer contacted dealership on three separate occasions, but the problem still occurred. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving 15 mph, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from underneath the hood, then the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes locked up. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. There IS a hole in the vehicle's transmission.*jb *mr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Consumer states while driving in the rain windshield wiper on driver's side becomes detached and stops working. *ak
- Seat belts
On several occasions, the gen 3 seatbelts installed in my 1995 chrysler town & country minivan have failed. The most serious incident happened in may when the seatbelt securing my 2 year old granddaughter's car seat to the rear passenger seat failed when I was forced to apply my brakes suddenly.…
On several occasions, the gen 3 seatbelts installed in my 1995 chrysler town & country minivan have failed. The most serious incident happened in may when the seatbelt securing my 2 year old granddaughter's car seat to the rear passenger seat failed when I was forced to apply my brakes suddenly. The mechanism disengaged and her car seat tumbled onto the floor of the vehicle. Besides terrifying the child, she received a nasty gash on her forehead when she hit her head on the seat base in front of her.*ak
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle metal tensioner breaks leaving consumer stranded. *mr *ts
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
Nhtsa# 95-i-001-001 vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open. Consumer has the same problem. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Front drivers door latch will not close the door properly and has caused the front fender to buckle and damage the van. *jb
- Air bags › Frontal
While sitting in car the driver's air bag deployed for no reason.*ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling, vehicle 2 failed to stop at the stop sign located at the intersection, vehicle 1 hit the right side of vehicle 2. air bags did not deploy from the frontal impact, one person was injured in the accident, claim 27-6076-476. *jg
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving could hear noise coming from engine, and vehicle could not be driven. Then, towed to dealer, who found out that defect was belt pulley tensioner. This had been fourth time that belt pulley had to be replaced.*ak *slc
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Automatic transmission
While backing out of parking space the tensioner broke off engine causing a loss of power steering, alternator function , cooling and some additional transmision diffuculty was noted .
- Power train › Automatic transmission
A pin that let loose in transmission which locked up transmission, causing vehicle to shut off. consumer cruised through an intersection. contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
At the bottom hinge where it mounts to the body's sheet metal IS fatigued and cracked. door remains unlatched, and consumer has a piece of rope keeping it tied together. If door closes all the way it will become unlatched while driving. chrysler says there's nothing they can do. *Ak *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Vehicle was parked, key not in ignition. 4 year old moved gear shifter from park to neutral and vehicle rolled. Consumer was able to get in vehicle fast enough to stop it.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Apparently seat belt failure IS common since replacements are difficult to find. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion) · Steering › Rack and pinion
Please contact my wife lisa so we may fax you repair orders for explanation. Thank you. Also you may send a signature card I miss understood the question. Ouou. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Consumer was coming to a stop and a drunk driver rear ended consumer from behind, two hi-back bucket seats broke away, and went back, came forward and back again. Consumer felt this was unsafe because if someone was in back seat he could have been easily smashed. Also, doctor said if seats would have held up then some of the injuries that driver and passenger sustained would not have been so severe.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failed prematurely. nlm
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
Recall 91i001005/truck lid and door assembly: liftgate support broke off and caused gate to fall on top of driver. It broke the rear window; dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle vin# was not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This IS the third failure in just two years. The first failure was a broken snap ring in august of 1998. The transmission was rebuilt by an independent repair shop at this time with a stronger snap ring. The transmission failed again less than a year ago. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr…
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(G), nhtsa has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge RAM series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition IS denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
- Integrated child seat belt lockup
This investigation IS closed.chrysler corporation has submitted a defect information report identifying a safety defect and outlining the proposed remedy.recall number 98v-185 has been assigned to this safety recall.
- Defective air bag crash sensor
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether…
Cfas sent a follow-up letter on december 12, 1996, to change the intent of the petition to airbag aggressivity and deployment variability.nhtsa received the letter on 12/12/96; accordingly, the petition due day was changed to april 12, 1997.cfas petitioned the agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems for the 1991-92 chevrolet corsica/beretta, 1990-92 ford taurus, and 1994-96 chrysler minivans are defective.cfas allege that information on low speed crashes here occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems.
- Integrated child seat belt lockup
Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching…
Odi continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in thewell located between the child's legs.odi has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information IS needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign.
- Safety blt latch operation
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10220489Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 1021645482212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10150552Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for the model year are no longer supported with OEM retrofit kits. NOTE: Dealers are encouraged to honor any customers? request for the installation of the Child Seat Tether Anchors and Dealer reimbursement will be made by FCA US LLC regardless of vehicle age or mileage. See the Warranty Policy and Procedure Manual and/or Warranty Bulletin D-08-33 for reimbursement detail.
- 10130081Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 13 September, 2016.
- 1013008005182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10130079Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016.
- 10129047Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129046Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
- 10129045CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock and available for order. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 16 September, 2016.
- 101290441NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129043Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129042Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 55372082AA. Replacement part number is 55372082AF w hich is in stock and available. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 07 September, 2016.
- 10129041P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement part can be obtained by ordering the same part number (CBSZR068AA) Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 02 September, 2016.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 6089038Information on tire and wheel runout. *Nlm
- 6089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *Nlm
- 6088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *Nlm
- 6088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *Nlm
- 6088834Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control.
- 604977Subject pertaining to smooth road high-speed vibration or shake condition.
- 604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket.
- 603635Subject on flash programming failure recovery.
- 602612Some subject vehicles may experience a loosening or loss of the nut retaining the engine cooling module fan causing a vibration initially. If not addressed immediately, fan blade will not turn and engine could overheat.
- 602450Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches.
- 602288Subject regarding a 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey.
- 601982Information on 30 day airbag wiring diagnostic survey.
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