2003 Chrysler Town and Country: won't start

Filed Nov 14, 2010 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · CA

Chrysler town & country, 2003 103,000 miles electrical problem symptoms 1. Battery light comes on intermittently, several times an hour. 2. Digital displays on dash board flicker and then steady followed by: 3. Speedometer and tachometer needles jump. 4. Sound only, on radio drops out for 1-2 seconds, every couple of minutes. 5. Fuel level alarm goes off and false low level indicated. 6. Vehicle periodically won't start, but after second try starts normally. 7. Speedometer needle pegs against back of stop pin, all else returns to normal operation. 8. Acceleration is slow to respond, lags about a second. 9. Periodically misses and tries to stall at highway speed, during acceleration. 10. Abs and brake light frequently illuminate. Recently had rear brakes rebuilt, and complete replacement of front brake system at 90,000 miles. 11. Cycle restarts when using turn signals, turning on headlights or A/C. 12. Able to reset instrument cluster buy holding in trip mileage reset after shutdown, but problem recurs. Same problem now 1 year old. No technician can figure it out. Remains in this condition for days or weeks, then everything returns to normal operation. Sometimes it is normal for a few days then the cycle restarts. It always follows the same order of events.

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 Mar 4, 2005 · Engine · 14,000 miles · VT

Vehicle wouldn't start, battery drawn down to 8.6 volts with ignition engaged. Towed to dealer, dealer found engine seized. Dealer found bearing spinning on #2 cylinder when the engine finally did turn over. Metal shards throughout engine warranted a new engine. Dealer replaced since it occurred at 14000 miles.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Electrical · 48,565 miles · MI

2003 town and country lxi did not start after successfully operating vehicle earlier in the day. Jumped vehicle and then drove to establish battery power. Vehicle stalled when going into reverse, then again at 40 MPH this happened on a total of six different occasions. Vehicle had lost charge the next morning and had to be jumped to get to dealership. Technician could not duplicate problem, no codes to report upon first inspection. Service attendant took vehicle for a drive and experienced stalling while reversing vehicle and then again when accelerating above 40 MPH. Eight individual codes have been identified. And the dealership wants more money to reach a diagnosis on this "intermittent" problem. The federal safety agency has 5 records of this exact problem. Vehicle has 48,000 miles to date. When will manufactures stand behind a product and offer assistance to fix an obvious defect??????? What recourse does a consumer have after spending significant $$$ to invest in a top of the line product???? I am amazed how the dealership bends over backwards to get you to sign on the dotted line when purchasing but leaves you hanging when there is a need. This is five star qualities and service???

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Body, Electrical · AZ

Liftgate suddenly popped open without warning while driving. The dealership indicated that they were going to replace the tailgate module and that should correct the problem. *ak the van wouldn't start and no problem was found, the battery was replaced, the vehicle did not start again and a new battery was installed, the liftgate module was replaced and the battery leaked and left a powdery substance on the concrete. *sc

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Body, Brakes · NC

The vehicle would not start. The consumer had to use the battery from another vehicle. *la the consumer started to have problems with a rattle in the door, the brakes squeaked, the air and heating would go up by itself, the back automatic hatch was not working and would come open while the vehicle was in motion, there was a loud grinding when the vehicle was placed in reverse due to a faulty accumulator and the check engine light had come on due to the transmission solenoid pack, there was a roaring sound when the vehicle was in motion, the passenger side seat belt was tangled and the drivers side seat belt retractor was faulty, a component was loose in the drivers seat back, there was noise in the sliding door on the right side, the brakes smelled smokey and were scrubbing, the clip on the cup holder was broken and the battery kept dying and would not hold charge. *sc