1998 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 106,549 miles · FL

This vehicle has stalled while driving on the highway with my kids in the car leaving me with no power no brake had to quickly turn off to the shoulder and try to restart it is happening on a daily basis and is very dangerous I had a recall part replaced by dealer and still nothing something has to be done as I see this is a common factor and eventually will cause a major accident

Filed Dec 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 152,000 miles · CA

While driving in snow and rain for one day the steering wheel froze up, the battery light went on, and I was no longer able to drive. I was on a flat street and in motion when it occurred.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 185,000 miles · PA

Cranked, started, ran for 1 second, and stalled. This happened three times in a row. Then it would not crank until we returned the next day and it started and ran fine. This became an intermittent problem over time and eventually failed altogether. Very mysterious but I found the cause and repaired it. It has not failed since I repaired it 7-21-2012. The problem was a cold solder joint on the bcm located behind the instrument cluster. Please contact me and I will explain.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 146,986 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the battery, ABS, trac off, and seat belt warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,986.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Electrical · 203,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the instrument panel gauges failed and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to leave the vehicle parked for several days before it would restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Electrical · 246,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to start when in accessory mode. In addition, the contact would have to wait several hours before the vehicle would start. The independent mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 246,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2014 · Electrical · 200,349 miles · GA

The factory alarm has been shutting the van down,the speedometer freezes then shoots up to 120,the fuel gage,temp gage stop work tries to stall going down the road.I have read on the net that other people are having the same problems with alarm shutting them down.they need to repair this problem as soon as possible.I don't need to get stranded some place with my grandkids in the van.this has been an on going problem for a while,its getting worse.I would like to see chrysler do the right thing and fix this cheap made problem.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 118,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred when driving various speeds. Additionally, the horn and cruise control became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v480000 (air bags) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 05/19/14 ma the consumer repaired the clockspring. The consumer stated the failures all occurred before 118,000. The vehicle needed to be repaired when it was purchased. Updated 06/04/2014

Filed Oct 18, 2013 · Electrical · 143,000 miles · MD

Travel about 15 miles to a residence, parked van for about 3-4 hrs, entered van and try to start, wouldn't turn over *thought it was a problem with starter and or battery*, tried jumping, wouldn't turn over. Waited appx 1hr later, tried starting, van started, drove home. Next day, tried to start van, wouldn't start, wait about 2 hrs, tried again, van started. Days passed and as I was driving, noticed all gauges going from normal to 0, did this throughout travel. Took van to branch auto electric to do tests, was told bcm was bad and the cost would be over $1200.00 *labor included*, I've done research online regarding other t & c's who are having the same problems. Now all gauges are not working, ABS light stays on with the security alarm light. About 3 wks ago, started van, factory installed alarm system engaged and would not stop *while all *ABS/service engine & etc., stayed on* tried turning van off and on, locking and unlocking locks, alarm still blared until I had to disconnect battery to reset. Since this is my only means of transportation, there's a serious problem.

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Electrical · 215,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that after refueling, the instrumental cluster board failed and caused the engine to become inoperable. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact replaced the ignition swithch; however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 215,000 and current mileage was 250,129.