1997 Chrysler Town and Country: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 15 miles · FL

Vehicle suddenly turns off while driving with no control of the gas or breaks.

Filed May 21, 2010 · Engine · 196,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chrysler town & country. While traveling at speeds of 30 MPH during rainy weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the timing belt was replaced, however the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 196,000 and the current mileage was 198,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2004 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · WA

Vehicle stalled, and consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak arriving a tschool the transmission failed in traffic. Had to push it into the parking lot, then called tow truck. Contacted nanufacturer after discovering that this was a very common failure, but not recall item.

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Engine · 122,050 miles · KS

When driving, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle has been to the dealer on six occasions.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Transmission · KS

When driving vehicle stalled. Had to be put in neutral to restart. Consumer took vehicle to four mechanics and no one could find anything. Then, consumer took it back to where it was bought and the mechanic said they had problems before on town and country vehicles with stalling.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Engine · 58,000 miles · IL

While turning/braking vehicle stalled and lost power. The consumer managed to pull over.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Electrical · TN

The instrument panel lights shut off while driving. *nlm *cb

Filed May 21, 2003 · Electrical · CA

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. *nlm returned usps, 2nd attempt made 05/21/03 failed.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · NY

During service had transmition oil & filter changed at 69,000 miles. No silver sparkles in old oil noted. At 86,000 compleat trans failure. When pan removed from trans. "chunks" of metal noticed in oil!!!!! Warranty did not cover $3,700 to replace trans. Regardless of temp, trans shifts when it wants to and will stall engine in a minute for no reason.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Transmission · OR

While stopping at a light noticed vehicle jerking. Soon afterward vehicle would stall out. Dealer has been contacted, technician replaced torque converter. Please provide further information.

Filed May 31, 2001 · Steering · MN

The power steering system functions properly at start-up, but somtime after driving, the steering system locks-up. It actually requires more force to turn the wheel than if the engine had stalled. Several trips to various chrysler dealers failed to diagnose the problem until tuesday, may 30 at walser chry. In burnsville, mn. This problem is especially treacherous because the vehicle operates normally at start-up.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Electrical · CA

While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Took vehicle to dealer several times, and dealer could not determine cause. Vehicle is able to restart after stalling. Please provide further information.