2003 Chrysler Town and Country body problems

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 120,000 miles · NC · crash · 5 injuries

Hello my name is [xxx] I am a survivor of a car crash I was on the way from picking my son up from school driving a man in front of me was drunk driving and as a mother I swerved to protect my son from getting hit which I didn't know was I actually didn't save him he suffered from multiple brain injuries and fractured bones in his face broken ribs he later died from the airbags not deploying in my 2003 chrysler town and country lx his seatbelt didn't protect him and he was thrown out of the van. I have been trying and trying to get chryslers attention don't know why airbags didn't deploy. My son's name is [xxx] born august 18 2008 died on my birthday january 29th 2016 I just want justice for my son. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr see also odi 10872127.

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Body · 10,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle lift gate opened independently. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Body · IL

The sliding side doors do not open when the weather gets cold.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Body · 154,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the latch for the rear hatch became fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Dec 11, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 120,000 miles · OH

First incident 12/02/2011, approx 10:00am, temperature approx 40 degrees f, located new richmond, oh 45157 - while sitting at stop sign rear window/glass exploded leaving a (approx) 1 foot high by 4 foot wide hole in center of glass. Rear glass was completely cracked/spidered all throughout window. Rear defrost not on. Police called to scene, looked in and around vehicle but not objects found that might have hit the window. Just exploded on its own. No prior replacement as far as we know. Window replaced and paid for by insurance company under comprehensive coverage.second incident 12/11/2011, 8:00pm, temperature 34 degrees f, located new richmond, oh 45157 - van parked in front of home. Heard a small explosion with glass shattering. Found rear window/glass exploded again almost exactly as it did before. Temperature 34 degrees f. Size of hole is about the same (approx) 1 foot high by 4 foot wide hole in center of window. No objects found around or inside the van that may have struck the rear window/glass. Will contact insurance company in the morning.

Filed Oct 11, 2010 · Body, Locks · 20,000 miles · PA

Passenger side electrically operated door does not latch after closing. Door does not always display to driver that it is not latched.

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Body · 180,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. While starting the vehicle, the gauges on the instrument panel malfunctioned and the windshield wipers began to function in the off position. When she began to drive, the vehicle completely lost power. The failure occurred 10 times. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated that a mouse chewed on the wiring in the engine. The vehicle was being repaired by the dealer when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Body · 80,335 miles · IN

Liftgate was open, closed on its own and window exploded. Window glass was everywhere..

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Body · IL

Liftgate tended to pop open it on its own. The light inside the dashboard indicated that the liftgate was not open when this occurred. Took vehicle to dealer for a checkup, but the cause was undetermined.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Body, Suspension · 12,000 miles · TX

Rear hatch would lock - but not be secured. Several times, during acceleration, rear hatch would open - exposing occupants to outside - as well as forcing driver to stop vehicle in high speed areas (especially freeway on-ramps). Two previous notifications to the dealership were of no help. Finally fixed end december 2004. Driver's power window failed completely. Two trips to dealership (for what was intermittent at time) gave me a silicone grease that I am still wiping off the window every time that I use. Finally fixed december 2004. Also, experiencing the much mentioned noises from the front end. The power steering noise (dealer says normal) and a crunching / clicking sound that sounds like a bad cv joint or at least a broken suspension piece. Unresolved as of picking up from dealer today. Chrysler service is not very impressive. I have never dealt with a car company that could explain away so many abnormalities as being normal.