From 27,928 mile up to the present had four serpentine belts replaced & repaired by various independent repair shops, but, problem still appears to be reoccurring, dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak discharge line leaking from compressor to condensor causing AC not to work. Water pump failed. Windshield wiper switch shorted and was replaced. Exterior power mirrors shook while driving, dealer replaced switch. Transmission hard to downshift to first gear on slight downgrades, dealer made no repairs.
1997 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints
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While driving engine will quit working and electrical system will not work. Then consumer will let vehicle set for about an hour , and will start again.*ak the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong.
Engine has quit without warning while being driven six times between 1/1/00 and 5/17/00. It has occurred at all speeds, sets no codes, does not hesitate, stumble, spudder, just quits like you turned off the key! On several of these occasions accidents were almost caused by vehicles behind my vehicle not realizing my deacceleration and stop. Replaced fuel pump, knock sensor, crankshaft sensor..
Fuel pump failed. Yh
Main belt tensioner sheared off due to metal fatigue, causing the power steering filter pump to become inoperative.
Engine stalling while traveling at highway speed of 60-65 MPH, and restart itself. Also, engine would stall at low speed of 30 or less, and cut off completely. Vehicle been to two different dealers, and nothing could be found.
Engine failed on interstate while traveling at 70 MPH. Problem is intermittent. Dealers have not been able to correct problem.
Driving over very small amount of water or if rains water gets underneath vehicle , the vehicle will lose all power/completely stalling, causing safety hazard.
Engine sensor failed. Yh
Fan belt failed.
Engine failed on interstate while traveling at 70 MPH. Dealers have not been able to correct problem. Engine still backfires and the service engine light is on. Especially dangerous for driver who is disbled and it is difficult to control without the use of power steering and brakes.
Consumer put vehicle in drive and vehicle experienced surged, crashing into a church, consumers foot was not on the accelerator at any time, the air bags failed to deploy. Consumer recently experienced a bad fuel smell and difficulty starting vehicle, a dealer stated that they could not find any problems and that the consumer needed to take the vehicle back to the dealer where it was purchased, consumer had the fuel pump replaced.
When traveling and upon making a complete stop, the vehicle will cut off without prior warning. Consumer stated that after taking the key out the ignition and restarting the vehicle there is no problem. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to find the problem.
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