2001 Chrysler Town and Country: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 25, 2017 · Brakes · NJ

Changed brakes, rotors and calipers but after a couple of miles brakes get stuck, ABS light is on constantly and now burnt rubber smell from front wheel. We have had this issue before.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · OH

2001 chrysler town & country purchase 4.5 yrs ago. One year into purchase, ABS lights on, extended warranty replaced ABS system. Lights kept coming on, took in 2-3 times, said they couldn't fix, didn't know why. Later, window wouldn't roll up/down on passenger side, radio quit working. Took to a shop & was told that at some point, the battery leaked (before I purchased) and the entire wiring harness was eaten by the acid/ this was covered up at some point because the wires had been wrapped in electrical tape. It is very unsafe to put the entire wiring harness underneath the battery, if a battery goes bad of course it will eat the wiring.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · 30,000 miles · NV

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 70 MPH the wheel bearing went out. The tires locked, causing the vehicle to skid. The electrical harness broke and wrapped around the wheel, causing the tire to skid on the road. Also, the vehicle had no power steering or ABS. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road so the traffic could get by. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, and was unable to determine what happened to the vehicle. *ak updated 02/09/06.

Filed Mar 29, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Drove to store about 40 minutes away, on the way there and back no signs at all that anything was wrong or any kind of warning lights. Got home parked in driveway for about 2-3 hours went out tried to start it and van was completely dead no power at all. My husband jumped it we started driving and within a mile all lights and gauges started flickering and engine fan wouldn't shut off had to pull the fuse to make fan stop running. Next time got it started again still dead gauges but headlights were working then everything went dead again and engine fan wouldn't come on at all. It has had a new battery, new body control module, transmission module and gauges put in and still the engine fan won't run and ABS & brake lights on gauge panel won't go out. Dealer said they still don't know what is wrong needed to diagnose more things at the cost of a minimum of $80 per thing they checked out. Just brought the van home. It was parked for five months prior while trying all the remedies above. I have also had some of the other issues such as noise in front end had to dealer a couple of times they didn't find anything. Had a problem with sliding door closing with someones arm in it and door didn't stop on it's own! Now the power doors and locks won't work at all. I was told by someone who works for chrysler's that they were having many electrical problems with these van's!! This has been a major disaster live on fixed income as well and can't afford these major problems and shouldn't have to on such a new vehicle. Chrysler should have to take care of these major problems!! Makes me not want to buy another new vehicle especially from chrysler!!!

Filed Apr 1, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · NH

A squealing noise from the left and right wheels, and pulsation when applying the brakes was experienced. The front wheel bearings and rotors were replaced on 9-14-01. On 11-01-01, brought vehicle in for squealing noise in front wheels. Noise wasn't heard by tech. Told it could be ABS self check. Heard noise while driving home at 30-35mph. Nov. 2, 01, brought car back. I wasn't comfortable with diagnosis given on 11-01-01. Tech. Still didn't hear noise. Vehicle was put on lift and checked, but nothing was found. I kept a log, and recorded squealing noise heard on 11-23-01, 12-4-01, 12-05-01. Brought car back for squealing noise on 12-13-01. Tech. Heard noise, and replaced 2 rivets on splash shield. I still heard the noise while driving home. Also recorded hearing noise on 12-17-01 & 12-29-01. Brought car back on 1-3-02. Quality control mngr. Went for a test drive & heard the squeeling noise (approx. 30 MPH), however, when the mech. Took it out, he couldn't hear it. They suggested that I bring the car back when it consistently makes the noise. On 3-11-02, car started to make a different and very loud squeeking noise while traveling at 10-20 MPH. Noise continued if I maintained speed, but once I drove 30 MPH or more, noise wasn't present. Brought car in for service 3-12-02. Veh. Made 1 short squeek noise for tech. When leaving the parking area. Once on the main road, noise could not be heard, however, the squealing noise that I have continuously complained about, could be heard quite clearly by me, but not by the tech. Another tech joined us for the road test, and he could not hear the noise either. Checked veh. On lift. I was told everything looked good and tight. They advised me that the squeeling noises I'm hearing are just "normal brake noises". W hen I left, I immediately heard loud squeeking noise & ret'nd. Car. Tech. Heard noise too, & replaced rear brake pads. 3-28-02, squeeking noise returned at 15mph, & again on 3-31-02.

Filed Dec 4, 2001 · Brakes · CA · crash

My wife told me that she had a close call; almost hit the car in front of her some time ago because the van would not come to a complete stop fast enough. Last night on the highway, I pressed hard on the brake pedal. The car slowed down but would not come to a complete stop, resulted in bumping into the car in the front. Both the passenger and I thought the van should have stopped in time to avoid such an accident. Although I was pressing hard on the pedal, I could not feel any pumping of ABS. We are not sure if the car is safe to drive around. Would like to know if there is something that can be checked out and/or fixed.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Suspension · IL

While driving, there was a scraping noise in the front right wheel, the grinding then became worse and the steering wheel was vibrating, and the ABS flashed a couple times and went out as the vehcile was going straight, consumer pulled into the driveway and smelled something hot and felt the front right and tire which was hot and the wheel could be shaken very readily, consumer pulled the front right wheel off and a flat washer and regulator nut fell from the front hub, the vehicle was towed and consumer was informed that the parts that were needed were not available and that the bearing dome was loose from the hub, which probably failed due to insufficent torque.

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

Washer and nut came off the front wheel while consumer was going 15mph. Abs light came on as a warning, and vehicle made a grinding noise. Consumer got home, and found caliper was the only thing holding the wheel. Pin was not put in during manufacturing. *ak consumer states a flat washer and flat nut (not a lock nut) were used, also there is not a crown nut, nor a cotter pin installed. Dealer stated the bearing had come loose from the hub and failed, probably due to insufficient torque on the flat washer and nut.

Filed Dec 1, 2000 · Brakes · MD

Abs warning light remains engaged. Dealer does not know what the problem is. Initially, they said brakes system was failing, then they said brakes were ok, but warning light needs to be reset. Brought the vehicles in twice but still dealer (hopefully, with chrysler's help) unable to resolve the problem. We are still using the vehicle but are not sure if this is a safety issue or not.