3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,625 miles

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problem #16

Dec 262006

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles
Chrysler corporation headlights progressively cloud over and light output is reduced creating a dangerous night driving condition. Has NHTSA queried Chrysler about this problem and is there any reaction?

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #15

Nov 112004

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Problems with the headlights on both the 1996 Plymouth breeze and the 1996 Chrysler Town and country developing film. While driving headlights fogged up, causing limited sight on both sides of the vehicle, and making it hard to drive at night. Ref ODI number 10074095.

- Arvonia, VA, USA

problem #14

Jul 072003

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
The lens on the headlights are discoloring and causing poor visibility while driving at night. The dealer was notified.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #13

Jun 102004

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • 131,000 miles
While driving the transmission failed and the vehicle was unable to shift gears. Transmission was replaced twice, however the problem recurred. The horn airbag and cruise control have been replaced. The vehicle had brake problems. The dealer determined that the front brakes were at 45% but the rear brakes were at 70%. the dealer cleaned and adjusted the brakes. The A/C failed, the dealer replaced the fan module. The power door locks failed. The cd player doesn't work. The low beam head lights do not provide enough light therefore the consumer has to leave the high beams on to see. This problem has been checked three times but the dealer said they seem correct. The passenger seat broke. The starter failed and as a result the vehicle would not start. The steering pump failed and as a result the steering wheel became tight when making turns. The rear heater lines were leaking. The water pump leaked.

- Waconia, MN, USA

problem #12

May 232004

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • miles
While driving headlights fogged up, causing limited sight on both sides of the vehicle, and making it very hard to drive at night. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that there could be some condensation or there could be a crack in the lenses. Consumer has the same case with headlights with 1996 Plymouth breeze.

- Arvonia, VA, USA

problem #11

Aug 072003

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • 105,000 miles
Consumer stated that over time the head light covers became cloudy and it reduced the quality of light.

- Maples, FL, USA

problem #10

Jan 022002

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles
Consumer states there is a glaze over the headlights lens causing lights not to be as bright. Please provide additional information.

- Irvine, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 022002

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • miles
The headlight lenses fogged up while driving, consumer was informed the entire headlight would have to be replaced.

- Freddrick, MD, USA

problem #8

Aug 262002

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Headlight lens has developed a clouding effect, impacting the ilumination of lights.

- Earleysville, VA, USA

problem #7

May 022002

Town & Country

  • miles
Front lamp lights are building up some type of foam on glass, and front lights are not bright enough to see while driving.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 252001

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Both headlights appeared to be etched into the outer lens or had some unknown material inside the headlight assembly. Lights were only effective for about 50 feet. Very dangerous to drive at night. Local dealer contacted Chrysler and they replaced both light assemblies at no cost to me. However I have spoken with other drivers with similiar problems. Lens should have better resistance to pitting" coating inside" or have an assembly so you do not have to change the complete assembley. Some type of lens only to change or be harder so no damage in just 5 years and low mileage. Can not complain about my service but it seems to be an unsafe design.

- Goldsboro, NC, USA

problem #5

Apr 011999

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Headlight covers have become cloudy, cutting down on visibility.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #4

Jan 161998

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The headlights are not illuminating enough for night time driving. Dealer tried to adjust the lighting. Headlights are still not bright enough.

- Troutville, VA, USA

problem #3

Apr 221996

Town & Country

  • miles
Inadequate headlights, causing poor visibility.

- Croton On, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 011996

Town & Country

  • miles
Headlights do not provide adequate lighting.

- Croton On, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 041995

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Its hard to see at night head lights are not bright enough.

- North Canton, OH, USA