Chrysler Town & Country third generation
The Chrysler Town & Country third generation (1996–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: NS · Sold in: United States and Canada
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
2,290 complaints for model years 1996–2000. 116 crashes · 130 fires · 118 injuries · 18 deaths
- Airbags 289
- Engine 242
- Transmission and drivetrain 226
- Electrical system 199
- Speed control 104
- Fuel system 100
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 7 versions of the Chrysler Town & Country third generation
United States 6 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP | 3.3 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1998–2002CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP · FFV, CLKUP | 3.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1996–2000(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP | 3.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS), CLKUP | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
Canada 1 version
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2000Minivan | 3.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.2–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304–336 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.