The vehicle stalls while driving creating a loss of power steering and brakes. Chrysler dealers have repaired the vehicle 3 times for this complaint, but the problem persists. Two other chrysler owners I know have complained of this problem.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints
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The transmission failed four times and the starter failed once. *ak
Entire vehicle electrical system shuts down without warning while driving, causing loss of engine power, power steering, and power brakes. This is extraordinarily dangerous during any but the slowest, straight ahead driving, as it results in a nearly complete loss of maneuverability. In the event of such a complete shutdown the vehicle cannot be effectively accelerated, braked, or turned, and lights and windshield wipers also fail. Furthermore, the windshield wiper delay malfunctions continuously in cold weather, resulting in complete loss of wiper function at times. Multiple attempts at diagnosis and repair, including some parts replacement by the dealer, have failed to eliminate any of the aforementioned problems.
Electrical fire after experiencing problems with the dashboard light.
Soon after starting the car, the passenger power seat motor began to spontaneously smoke, emitting a putrid odor. After traveling approximately 2 miles (10 min in traffic) the smoke increased to the point that the whole compartment of the vehicle was filled. At that point the vehicle was parked and the engine was shut off. All passengers (two mothers and four children 3 or younger) evacuated the vehicle. The smoke continued to worsen and ultimately the fire department was notified. A fire extinguisher was used and after about twenty minutes all smoke stopped. The manufacturer was notified and recently claimed they had no responsibility or liability in the matter.
The dashboard indicator failed.
Vehicle is having electrical problems. Vehicle will downshift without warning causing rpms to increase dramatically. The power windows and air conditioning will stop functioning. Ph
1996 chrysler town & country lxi mini-van parked at an off-airport parking lot was totalled due to a fire originating in the engine compartment. The vehicle was parked at approx 8:00 am. At approx. 1:00 am the following morning, parking attendants noticed vehicle on fire. Fire department called, responded and extinguished the fire by approx 3:00 am. Fire department foreman responding says fire originated in the engine compartment and suspected that it started from a engine compartment fuse box near the battery. Vehicle deemed a complete loss due to the extent of the fire.
Cruise control stopped working, air bag light flickers, horn does not sound when alarm is set. Windshield wipers will go on every once in a while with no switch activation. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis-------------770775. *ak
Driver side air bag warning lamp illuminated so probably not working, speed control will not engage, horn sounds when the steering wheel is turned to certain angles while driving, front windshiled wiper makes uncommanded start-up and shuts itself down, automatic seat and mirror adjustment settings become lost on a daily basis. Contacted dealer and they said they could fix it but we would be responsible for the charge and they were not sure it if would be the same problem as what is being investigated in the recall. We had a copy of the nov. 6 press release about this problem. I spoke to the daimler chrysler corporate office about this and they said that the recall is still pending. I felt that you needed to hear another report of this failure. I have safety concerns that the air bag is not working and I have no horn. The vehicle has not been repaired and the symptoms are present now. Thank you! Dt
Besides the failures just shown, there were additional electrical gauge failures on 02/28/00, 04/14/00, 05/08/99 and currently there are intermittent electrical gauge failures and other electrical system failures, including fm radio, door locks, electric window controls. Chrysler is not responsive and the dealer has not been cooperative. This vehicle has been a "lemon" since it was new but chrysler has refused to repair anything not covered under warranty or a national recall. Dt
Horn stopped working without warning.
Consumer brought vehicle in for repairs to the dashboard lights. The problem had fixed with no further difficulties. Two and a half weeks later on aug 25 the vehicle burned up from a fire which originated from the dashboard area. This was an electrical fire that came about with out any warning. Consumer is requesting monetary reimbursement for expenses. The visor hooks were replaced prior to incident.
Belt tension" and "power string" failed, causing horn/ airbag, and cruise control to fail.
Airbag light stays on or blinks intermittently, horn and cruise control doesn't work - ***dangerous*** - will have dealer replace defective clockspring harness - recall???
Windshield wipers are activated by using the turn signals or changing the light beams from low to high or vice versa at least once each time the car is driven. Drove 64 miles today and it happened three times. Very frustrating. The scratches in the windshield are beginning to make night driving more difficult and unsafe. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****
My cruise control is intermittent, my airbag light comes on intermittenly, might windshield wipers come on intermittently. Horn sporadically does not work.
Failure of part caused cruise control, horn and airbag to be non-operational. This is a safety hazard that occured at 65 MPH on the freeway. If an accident had occured, I would have been unable to operate the horn to alert another vehicle and the airbag would not have deployed. In addition, the cruise control failed while in use on the freeway which also could have resulted in an accident.
We experienced problems with ABS light on, horn and cruise control not working, chrysler changed the clock spring, now everything is ok.
Clockspring failure causing driver's airbag/ cruise control, and horn to stop functioning.
Clock spring failure just like the ones that failed on several friends chrysler mini-vans. This causes the horn to stop, airbag light to come on, and the cruise control to stop working. This is a safety item and the federal safety agency need to investigate chrysler on this and go public!!!!
Turn signals defective, repaired 3 times before corrected. Following last repair horn stopped working as did driver side window.
Horn,cruise control,and air bag none functional.
While driving 25 MPH vehicle caught on fire. Fireman indicated fire started with an electrical wire. Dealer contacted. *ak vehicle is a total loss.
Horn does not blow, airbag light stays illuminated, and cruise control does not work. *ak
In cold weather, horn will not work at all, only when temperature goes back up will horn work on vehicle. Contacted dealer. *ak
The consumer put a new starter in vehicle a few weeks ago. Claim number 32-v339-978.
Air bag sensor light remains on. Criuse control and horn are inoperative. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Horn and cruise control are inoperative. Also, air bag light stays on. Contacted dealer. Please add VIN.
Cruise control and horn do not work, airbag light illuminated. *ak possible clock spring failure.
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