2002 Chrysler Town and Country: misfire or rough idle

Filed Nov 16, 2021 · Engine · 134,492 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated while the vehicle was running, the engine would misfire. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,492.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 264,000 miles · MD

The fuel injection wiring harness length is apparently too long and it can drop down near the exhaust manifold where the heat will melt the insulation on the wires causing them to short together causing severe misfire and possible damage to the catalytic converter. The vehicle had run fine a couple of days previously and on starting the vehicle it seemed to idle a little rough. Driving on the road it ran very rough and was randomly misfiring on multiple cylinders. The mil light began to flash on and off on acceleration. On investigation the wires in the fuel injection wiring harness were found to be melted and shorting together. I suspect in the ensuing two days that the temperature changes exacerbated the problem and temperature change induced movement caused the wires to short together. From researching this problem it affects many vehicles. I'm surprised that a recall has not yet been issued for it.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 127,800 miles · IN

Contact states that fuel injection wiring harness failed at 127,800 miles due to melting and disintegration of insulation inside injector wiring harness. Vehicle lost power and driver was forced to seek assistance. Property damage to vehicle due to misfiring and engine overheating resulted in repair bills over $2,200 for new head gasket installation, replacement of fuel injection wiring harness and ECM. Repairs corrected electrical problems. Seeking recall on chrysler injector wiring harness at fault on many of these vehicles.

Filed May 19, 2007 · Airbags · 84,600 miles · NY

The airbag warning light comes on in the 2002 town & country limited shortly after starting it and as we drove intermittently. It stayed lit for 5-20 seconds each time. I took vehicle to the dealer to ask the question, and was told the airbag warning light was probably caused by the clock spring. I was told that they were on back order, especially for steering wheels with the radio controls built in which mine had. The parts representative said he could order it but didnt know when it would be in. In addition, I there was a cost for installation as well as the part. I expressed my concern about an airbag misfire or failure to fire, and he said that the airbag deactivated when the light was on, but as long as the light was off it should work fine. Also there shouldn't be any risk of misfire, but he couldnt guarantee it. Is this considered a safety issue, especially since while the light was on the airbag won't fire? Should I be charged for such a repair if it was safety related? I just purchased the vehicle from a private owner and just wanted to make sure it was safe since I travel with my family in it.

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Fuel system · TN

The car is 3 years old and we have had significant repairs. The air conditioning condenser failed at 56,000 miles. This year we repeatedly had to take the van in for the engine light. The light will come on for a few days and go off without intervention. At first we were told there was no issue. We brought it in again and were told the fuel pump was leaking and the #5 cylinder was misfiring. Not a week later after the repairs, the engine light came on again. This time, we were told that one of the fuel injectors was malfunctioning. This is the worst service record I have ever experienced.