2004 Chrysler Town and Country: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Oct 29, 2018 · Steering · 242,800 miles · VA · fire

In september 2018 I notice smoke coming underneath the hood and upon opening the hood my friend said that I had a fire in the engine compartment and put the fire out.after calling my insurance company and them towing it to a garage I was informed that a power steering hose had busted that they said caused the fire.I then later online looked up more information and found out that there was a the federal safety agency campaign:04v386000 concerning the upper power steering hose that may split that can cause a fluid leak that in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire like want happen to me.I see there was never a recall on my vehicle but should have been.my van was in my friend's driveway when it happened on a saturday.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler town and country. The contact started the vehicle was parked with the engine off when it caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The fire originated from the driver side sliding door panel. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer replaced the panel to the door and the driver's power seat. The door and driver seat were only able to be operated manually and not automatic. The failure mileage was 124,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2010 · Electrical · 127,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler town and country. The vehicle was parked when someone informed the contact that smoke was emitting from the vehicle. The contact attempting to open the door but it would not open and the alarm did not function. The fire department was called and the as the firemen broke the window to get into the vehicle, the driver side door became engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished and the main cable cut to prevent any future fires. The fire marshall stated that "the fire was located behind the driver's seat in the b-post where electrical equipment failed causing the fire". The vehicle was towed to the local dealership where the door panel, seat belts, and driver seat were replaced. The vehicle was electrical but the dealer switched everything to manual after the fire. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler town and country. The contact stated the vehicle caught on fire while sitting idle with the engine off. The fire department was contacted and determined the fire originated from under the rear driver's side sliding door panel. The dealer came out to take pictures of the damage and the vehicle was towed. The dealer was able to repair the vehicle however; the contact was unsatisfied with the quality of the repairs. The majority of the vehicle electrical components were no longer operable, such as the power locks and windows, and the air bag warning light was illuminated on the dashboard. There were no further repairs. The failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 127,000. Updated 8/4/10 *cn updated 08/09/10

Filed Feb 17, 2008 · Body · 119,000 miles · IL · fire · 1 injury

Drivers side power sliding door was closed and we were driving down the road. When the door caught fire and started blowing sparks on to my 2 year old strapped in a car seat. By the time I stopped the vehicle, got out, and tried to open the door it would not open. I had to run to the other side and open the other sliding door. I then, had to reach across my other daughter to unbuckle my baby girl. It was taken apart and revealed that the electric door latching system caught fire and froze the door shut. This was revealed to chrysler and they denied they have a problem.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Electrical · CT

We experienced a recurrence of the vehicle not starting again. This is the 4th time within the past year. This intermittent problem seems to occur when the engine is started and stopped within a short period of time. When attempting to start the van, the engine turns over and starts but then immediately stops. It is as if an anti theft switch is engaged or the remote starter mechanism malfunctions and stops the engine. After letting the vehicle sit for an hour, it was able start up and remain running. The van was driven the next day and a powerful electrical burning smell was noticeable from the engine compartment. A faint clicking/squeaking noise was also heard in the vicinity of the alternator. The vehicle was towed into the dealership about two months ago for the same situation, but the vehicle started the next day and service was unable to determine the cause.