2003 Chrysler Town and Country: sudden loss of power

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 29, 2008 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · TX

Had a tire blow out on front drivers side. The blown tire ripped out the body wiring harness and the integrated power module of the vehicle causing ultimate power failure. The wires were shredded and wrapped around the rim. We strongly believe that this is a design flaw by chrysler allowing the wiring harness of the vehicle to be placed directly over the wheel well. This cause failure of the brake system, and total loss of all power to the vehicle.

Filed Jan 25, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · OH

Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet town and country. While driving at 65 MPH the vehicle stalled. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and installed a transmission carrier, but indicated that the fuel injection pump could also be the cause of the failure. This incident occurred for three weeks and continued to occur after being repaired. The failure occurred when the vehicle was hot or cold. The contact stated that there were no warning indicator lights when the stalling occurred. However, when the vehicle lost power the oil light indicator was lit. The contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle due to the frequent stalling incidents, including one that occurred at 1 am. Updated 2/22/2007 -now the vehicle exhibits a rough start condition. The steering had become very tight and makes noise. The radio will not play and the vehicle cuts off when it is on. Transmission problems. The horn will not sound. Rear wipers stopped working.

Filed Dec 20, 2006 · Transmission · FL

Intermittent loss of power on acceleration from stop and on shift from 1st to 2nd gear.

Filed Nov 24, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 85,200 miles · IL

Purchased 2003 chrysler town and country in june of 2004 and have numerous problems. A/c has went out twice, brakes have been replaced twice, now van has lost power and they are replacing valve springs and other internal engine parts. I have had now recall notices or notifications from dealer.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Transmission · 30,742 miles · MI

2003 (30,741 miles) chrysler town & country lost power without warning while traveling 30 MPH.

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NJ

On 6/14/2006, we were driving our 2003 chrysler town & country on a 4 lane highway when we experienced an engine knock and loss of power. Luckily, we were able to safely get the vehicle off the roadway. Upon checking the oil, it was found to be "full" and transparent on the dipstick. Subsequently, the vehicle was towed to a chrysler 5 star dealer where diagnostics were performed. The vehicle has approximately 50,000 miles on the original engine and is covered by the manufacturers 7 year, 70000 mile power train warranty. The dealership determined that the engine failed "due to lack of maintenance", with a buildup of sludge in the engine. We were bewildered by this pronouncement, as we had always done all scheduled preventative maintenance on this vehicle. We asked that the oil pan not be dumped and that a sample of oil be tested, as the last oil change was within the last 250 miles and they were claiming that the "oil was filthy". We were told that we would need to provide the dealer with 5 documented oil changes, and we told them that wouldn't be a problem. We were able to fax to them within 28 hours, the 5 documented oil changes they requested, and also let them know that more would be forthcoming. Before the additional documentation was provided to the dealer, our warranty claim was denied on 6/16/2006. We again explained that more documentation of further oil changes was forthcoming and we were very concerned that this claim was being denied. Additional documentation was faxed to the dealer verifying oil changes roughly every 3000 miles. We have proof of 17 documented oil changes in 50,000 miles - more than required. Again, our warranty claim has been denied. Chrysler has a history of engines failing at roughly the same mileage, blaming the consumer for "lack of maintenance" and then denying the warranty claims despite proof of maintenance. Something catastrophic happened to this engine, and it has nothing to do with maintenance.

Filed Sep 1, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 50,500 miles · IN

Dt: the caller said the warning lights on dashboard will come on and the speedometer and the tachometer will stop working. She said that sometimes she has to pull off the road and turn the vehicle off to get the lights to go off, and sometimes they will not start. She said occasionally vehicle will lose power when the lights come on and she gets off the road. Dealer replaced the computer module, but it did not fix the problem. Manufacturer told her they have not seen this problem with any other van. Dealer and manufacturer do not know what is the cause of the problem is and they can't fix it. The dealer told the caller that other vans were brought in for this problem, but the caller's vehicle was taken to dealer for this problem three times.

Filed Sep 9, 2004 · 40,000 miles · MI

While at an intersection, I had a power loss on my chrysler town and country. After the loss of power I was unable to do anything. I had to shut the van off wait 10 minutes and then start it up again. After restarting it was not shifting correctly and the check ingine light then came on. I took it back to the dealership where we had bought it 3 months ago. They ran a test on the van which it failed. It failed the transmission test. Knowing that they will not fix it. While I was making the hour drive to the dealership the light went off, they said without the light on there is nothing they can do. I have a 3 year old daughter and will be having my second child next month. What are they willing to do if we all get killed by this. They know it is unsafe yet they will do nothing!!