2003 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems

Filed Oct 21, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · KY

While driving the van in town it completely shut off. I was driving straight at 35 mph. It would not restart and had to be towed to service garage. When it shut off the first time all of the dash warning lights came on for a second then shut off. The garage said the ignition switch had to be replaced and the main computer. Then the Chrysler dealership had to flash the computer. They said they did and I drove the van 20 miles at 55 mph and it shut off again. No codes were shown when tested. I was able to get it started again after 20 minutes of sitting and tried to drive it again and it kept shutting off while driving 65 mph on the interstate. After several shut offs and finally getting it restarted I was able to get the van to a safe place to have it towed. Now it sits in my driveway because I am afraid to try and drive it again and get into a wreck when it shuts off because there is no warning at all. It just shuts off like someone turns off the key. This is a big safety issue and I am amazed it has not been addressed. I have seen a lot of people posting about their exact same issue with this van.

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Electrical, Suspension · MN

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Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Electrical · WV

Quit starting

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 134,553 miles · NC

The airbag on the passenger side blew up. On robin hood rd when car was almost stopped for a traffic light on buena vista rd. When the airbag blew up with my daughter-in-law in that seat. Calling chrysler they said there was no recall on it and they would do nothing because of the age of the car. A month earlier I spent $2000 on repairs on this car and now it is useless. Starting the car it smells like it's going to catch on fire. The car was in motion and almost at a complete stop for a traffic light when the airbag exploded which was very scary. When I first called chrysler they ask the location of the car and LED me to believe someone from chrysler would examine the the van and then a week later calling I found out they were denying anything because of the age of the car. I am a senior citizen and this isn't fair as I have kept up repairs on the car and it's obvious that there are no dents or that has not been in any traffic accidents.

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Electrical · GA

Sometimes the tailgate after opening will immediately close and there is no way to stop it. Then it won't stay open. The left side sliding door doesn't open with remote and the remote lock/unlock doesn't work. I have talked to several people who have the same problem with their vehicle (same year). Someone could get crushed by this.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The battery had to be jumped in order for the vehicle to restart. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a battery and alternator. The battery and alternator were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2012 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA

First the dashboard lights went down to o I was going 65 mile per hour when the lights on the dashborad said 0 as if I didnot have gas in the car it said I was going 0 miles per hour when in fact I was going 65 with three children and too adult in the car all of a suttin the car starts operating again this went on for severial miles I was afraid for my life as well as the people who was in the car at the time a finally got home and then the car went dead.

Filed Apr 5, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 190,688 miles · NJ

11/2/11 while parked & running idle, van shuts off and all power is lost. After 15 min the van finally starts. However, after driving 200 feet it loses power again. Road side service jumps the battery, all seems to operate normally. Over the next couple of days the same thing happens many times. 11/8/11 a new battery is installed. (starter & alternator pass tests) new battery van still losses power when running idle parked/in operation(at traffic light). Frequency increases and eventually van loses power/ stalls while driving. At times van is able to start up right away, other times it has to sit for a few min. Some warning or indication that system may fail, van may shutter a bit/RPM gage needle fluctuates wildly. Another new glitch, the door power locks and power door locks alarm. Power door locks stop working 2/12. Fuse is replaced. Problem is fixed temp, locks stop working days later. Fuse is removed and reseated. Power locks work but only for a short period of time. This process is repeated several times. Battery cable is taken off in hopes of resetting power module but upon reconnecting cable, battery has no life. End result, battery is replaced, tests are run again on starter/alternator, they pass. Van runs okay for about a day, locks stop working again. Next door open alarm and interior lights are set off repeatedly. As of today all issues are still present but seem to come and go. Service/repairs since april 2011, brake system flush 2-11, coolant system 2-11, tune up 2-11, oil/filter 2/11, reconditioned trans/ rebuilt torque converter 4/11, muffler 5/11, solenoid and evap harness 6/11, oil/filter 7/11, gaskets/lower intake manifold 9/11, radiator 9/11, rear cooling hose 9/11, battery 11/11, thermostat 11/11, intake manifold and valve cover 11/11, crank shaft position sensor 11/11, oil/filter 11/11, fuel filter 2/12, tune up 2/12, oil/filter 2/12, battery 3/12.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the wiring harness caught on fire and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2011 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

Air bag light stays on.