1997 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems

Filed May 1, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 160,000 miles · CA

The van just died by itself while running at speed of 60 MPH on freeway.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Fuel system · CO

I replaced the fuel filter about 6 months ago and put about 6 months ago. We were going to church and the van quit on me. I pulled off to the side of the road and could smell gas. Gas was leaking almost onto the muffler. This could have been catastrophic. The fuel line shouldn't be running so close to the exhaust line. I thank god that the van didn't catch on fire.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 98,900 miles · NY · fire

On july 5th my fiancee and my 2 daughters were driving to meet her aunt in new jersey interstate 80. While driving my chrysler town and country 1997 at the normal speed limit she noticed the vehicle smoking in the front vents. As the smoke progressed she was concerned and went to pull the vehicle over, as she did she was not able to use the brake initially and rode several meters before the car would come to a stop (over on the highway). As she pulled over she saw the car start to catch fire, while driving with our children ages 2 and 10 months in the back from the gas line side, she quickly unfastened the kids and was able to single handedly rescue them from the vehicle as the minivan was on fire. I am extremely concerned that a car from 1997 maintained well would just explode into flames during a trip without any warning or without being hit. I have owned this vehicle for 5 years. Paid it off early in march and couldn't fathom how easy I could've lost my entire household without receiving a warning about the recall. Now I am out of a vehicle, my family is traumatized (I am somewhat disturbed because of this) and I have to find alternate means for me to travel and perform both of my jobs properly. Why am I inconvenienced because of this obviously unfortunate situation. I want to be contacted and I demand to know whether your company will solve and rectify this and any other situations pertaining to this issue. I have owned only 2 cars my entire life and they both were chryslers. I and my family are troubled, disturbed and let down that this occurred. If I am not contacted in a timely manner, I will have to do my own contacting. Unfortunately there is absolutely nothing that can be done about the totaled vehicle.

Filed Dec 20, 2005 · Fuel system · IL

Dt: the contact smelled gasoline when parking her vehicle in the garage. She took the vehicle to the mechanic. He took the vehicle apart and the mechanic found there was a recall #00v268000 for the fuel injection system. He took the vehicle to the dealership. They state the recall work had already been performed prior to her purchase.

Filed Nov 26, 2005 · Fuel system · TX

Whenever I fill up the gas tanks on my 97 town & country and 98 dodge grand caravan, the fuel gauge intermittently goes to empty and you'll hear the "ding" sounds. This occurs intemittetly until the gauge is halfway empty. This been going on now for over 2 years and it's annoying.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 57,199 miles · CO

January 2003 - r & r cross over pipes had a crack. Had to replace january 2003 - 3 lugnuts fell off. Had to replace july 2003 - key cylinder locked up. Had to replace and had the car towed. October 2003 - fuel pump went bad. Part broke inside the gas tank. Had to remove the tank and buy a new part. I have a toyota with 128k miles and it has never had any of these problems! I'm thinking about trading the van in.

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 58,456 miles · AL

Nar 06/19/2003. *mr soon after the consumer purchased the vehicle he noticed the parking brake did not work. The vehicleh had a flat tire before entering the interstate. The car was taken to the service dealer to have the brakes repaired, but it was evident that the parking brake was defective. Along with the parking brakes several other problems existed with the vehicle. A belt tensioner and tune up was needed. There were two recalls were issued for the fuel rails and clocks springs. However the dealership failed to recognize other malfunctions like the parking brakes in which the consumer felt a recall needed to be issued. Please investigate and give prompt response. *cb the consumer was told the reason the parking nrake did not work was because the vehicle needed disc pads, brake shoes rotors and drums because they were glazed and could not be resurfaced. The fuel injector and throttle body needed to cleaned.

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

The parts for recall 00v 268 000 are not available. The dealer , story chrysler , lansing, mi 517‑323‑6900, was notified on 22-mar-2002. Nlm

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Fuel system · TX

Consumer received recall letter 00v268000. Called dealer to make an appointment, and dealer stated they only had a small supply of parts available.

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Fuel system · IL

Conumer received recall letter 00v268000/ manufacturer's recall 895, and upon making appointment, parts were not available. Consumer was added to a waiting list up to 3 months. Consumer filed complaint with manufacturer.