2010 Braun Town and Country: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 25, 2011 · Engine · 9,000 miles · NJ

We have a 2010 chrysler town and country. The engine will from time to time shut off while driving! It has now happened 4 times including once on the highway! I took it to the dealer and they cannot find the problem. I called chrysler directly and they launched an investigation but stated that they have not heard of the issue and that there was nothing they could do. I explained that I was very worried about the engine shutting off and causing an accident and again they told me there was nothing that they could not do anything. I called the chrysler recall number and they told me that they have had several complaints about this however they do not know how to fix the issue yet. They advised that 'I hang in there'. Again I expressed my concern about my family driving the van with the possibility of it turning off. They stated that when there is a recall they will let the public know. They then gave told me 'if it shuts off again while driving to put the car in neutral and restart it to prevent the wheel from locking' this is crazy and preposterous. How could chrysler ask me to continue to drive a vehicle that could shut off and potentially cause an accident that could result in the death of a family member?!?!?!?!

Filed May 23, 2011 · Electrical · 19,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town & country. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the key independently moved in the ignition switch from on to acc, causing the vehicle to stall. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure so there were no repairs performed. The contact called the manufacturer but the manufacturer would not provide any assistance because the dealer had not stated what was causing the problem. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v139000 (electrical system:ignition) but the manufacturer was unable to identify the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,500. Updated 08/31/11 *bf updated 09/09/11

Filed May 22, 2011 · Electrical · 14,100 miles · PA

Town and country - shut off while on highway while driving my wife and 2 yr old child, my 1 year old t&c shut off while driving (~45-50 MPH) on the highway. I lost all power to the car (including power steering) and was fortunate enough to get to the shoulder with out incident. I put the car in park and immediately started the car up and we continued on our way. It wasn't until later that night, I remembered a recall notice on the t&c I read on the news, in march. Unfortunately, we have not heard of when this will be fixed. This could have caused a very bad crash and we now question the safety of the family while in the vehicle. I am the parent of two young children and we purchased the t&c with its reputation of safety in mind. I will be contacting the dealer immediately in the morning, but I am reading many complaints of the same issue. Does someone have to get injured or killed before this repeat issue gets taken seriously?

Filed May 19, 2011 · Engine · 31,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town & country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH when the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that she was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed May 9, 2011 · Engine · 15,592 miles · NC

My 2010 town and country suddenly stalled while driving on main st. . Coasted to a stop blocking the lane since I couldn't even pull over. Vehicle had power, but would not move. Called wrecker, but eventually able to restart car and drive it (after several attempts). Police provided traffic control until car was moved. Fortunately no one was directly behind me when the car stopped. Internet search revealed that chrysler is initiating a recall for this problem. Called them and they said the recall is by VIN and my VIN is not recalled. They refused to let me talk to someone who could check further. I told them my survivors would sue their pants off when the car dies again and I am killed, but of course, I am afraid to drive the stupid thing.

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · Engine · 20,000 miles · TN

My 2010 chrysler town and country engine continues to shut off while driving. I have had my van in the shop 4 times now for the same problem and they have yet to fix the problem. This does not occur on a consistent basis so the dealership is having trouble duplicating the problem. They stated without being able to duplicate the problem they can not possibly fix the problem. They have made several unsuccessful attempts since 9/2010. Now after hearing about this recall, I was hoping to get some resolution to this dangerous situation. Unfortunately when I called chrysler corp (1‑800‑853‑1403) as listed in campaign, I was told that while the campaign has been initiated they are not yet applying it to the vehicles. It looks like I will have to exercise my rights under the lemon law to be able to drive a safe vehicle. They assigned me to a case manager, who then told me there is no such recall for my vehicle and the problem must be duplicated for them to be able to fix it. Here we go again and my year to purchase date is early may.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Electrical · 21,000 miles · NC

Car stalls out while driving on highway, happened 3 times to date, can restart by shifting out of drive to neutral and restart car with key. Speeds have been 50 to 70 MPH. Taken to dealer but they are unable to find any problem and will out try any fix.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Engine · 14,500 miles · TX

On two occasions this year, my chrysler town & country minivan stalled and lost all power after turning at an intersection. I was able to stop safely and restart car. All lights went out, all power. Each time I turned a 90degree right-hand turn, the quick left-hand lane change. First time happened in august 2010, then december 2010.

Filed Nov 23, 2010 · Engine · 2,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town & county. While driving approximately 10 MPH the vehicle stalled. Upon restarting the vehicle it began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure because they could not duplicate it. The failure has since recurred twice while driving approximately 40 MPH and 20 MPH. After the second failure the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 16,251. Updated 02/11/11 *bf updated 05/2/11

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Electrical · 3,000 miles · MO

In early july 2010 we purchased a new 2010 town & country that was converted by braun corporation for wheelchair access. On 9/7/10 I was driving approximately 30-40 MPH. Vehicle began to lose power and dash lights came on and fuel gauge went to empty. Vehicle stalled completely in road. I was able to re-start van and go approximately two more blocks before the vehicle repeated the scenario. After pulling into parking lot and re-starting the van, we sat idling without incident for about 20 minutes while waiting for tow truck. Vehicle was towed to chrysler dealer. Dealer was unable to replicate problem during test drives on 9/7/10 and 9/8/10. Computer diagnostics revealed no reason for power failure.

Filed Aug 20, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5,500 miles · MA

I have a new town and country it is now 9 months old. I started having problems with the car approximately 4 months after purchase. I was just driving down the road and the car stalled it just shuts off there is no warning at all. This has happened on several different occasions. I have had the car back to the dealer on several different occasions for this problem. It happened to me once while I was turning out onto a busy road and the car stalled right at the on ramp to the highway. I was with my two children in the car. I drove the car to the dealer the next day and told them I would not drive it anymore they needed to figure it out. They took the car but, when I got it back within a week it happened again. I have also had trouble with the tire pressure monitor system coming on constantly but, there is nothing wrong with the tires. Also I was away with my family but, I was again alone with my children and we pulled into a kohls parking lot in new jersey and the car shut off and would not turn back on. I could not lock or unlock the vehicle. Nothing worked I called the dealer because I was in a n unfamiliar place and they got me to road side assistance. While I waited for road side assistance the car just started again on its on. This has now happened on 2 different occasions. When driving on the highway now when I put on the brakes the whole car shakes. I have had this vehicle in to the dealer at least 5 or 6 times for all of these problems that are never resolved. This is a brand new car and I do not feel safe driving around with my kids in it. I have also contacted chrysler at their vehicle complaint department and have gotten no satisfaction there either.

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · 5,500 miles · NY

In april, my wife & I purchased our first chrysler product, a new 2010 town & country (walter chrysler edition). Unfortunately, driving this vehicle on a daily basis has become a safety issue for my family. On four complete random occurrences, the vehicle has completed shut down (stalled). All four times we experienced this issue was when we the driver was making a slight turn (right or left). Three times it stalled/shutdown at lower speeds. Once at 40 miles per/hour. When it stalled at a higher speed, my wife was driving on a major road way and this could have caused a major accident. I have taken the vehicle three time to our local dealership, armory chrysler in albany, ny. Since they are unable to duplicate the problem, they have made no repairs on the vehicle. I have discussed this matter further with chrysler representatives and to date these conversation have produced no results.