2005 Chrysler Town and Country: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Nov 21, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. When using the key fob to open the tailgate, it opened but slammed down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 01/05/17*lj the consumer stated it only happened in cold weather. Updated 01/12/17.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that when the vehicle was bought, the key fob failed to lock the doors automatically. In addition, the power door switch failed to lock the doors. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the key fob was working correctly and the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Electrical, Locks · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the key fob failed to lock and unlock the rear doors. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that there was no manufacturer recall to address the repair and they did not inspect and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 52,923 miles · OK

I just picked up the car after getting recall r03 performed at fowler dodge in oklahoma city. I had never had the problem that was stated in the recall but was advised to get it fixed anyway. On my way home from the dealership on 07/27/15 at approx. 1800 hrs. I hit a bump and the key fob went to the off position leaving me with out power steering , brakes, and engine. That is what the recall was suspose to fix. The one problem I had never had with the vehicle, now I am having it after the recall.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Locks · 90,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. While parked, the contact attempted to lock the doors with the key fob but the doors did not respond. The doors would not lock or unlock when the electronic door lock button was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2011 · Locks · 58,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that he was unable to unlock the doors using the key fob. The only way to enter the vehicle was to unlock the doors manually. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 58,000.