Electrical problems. One problem after another, car runs rough/stalls after 3 months old. New spark plug wires installed. Power windows stop working, relay replaced. Battery died, alternator replaced. Power windows stop working, another relay. Lift gate stops working, fixed (electrical problem). A/c fan doesn't work, rheostat replaced. Car runs rough, spark plug wires replaced. Door locks stop working, still not, unknown problem.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the instrumental panel lights blink on and off intermittently. In both hot and cold weather, the instrument panel separates from the connectors on the display screen and the gauges move to the left of the screen. The contact also stated that the door locks do not work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but the failure still persists. The current and failure mileages were 35,598.
Grinding noise from starter on my 2005 chrysler town and country when it is cold. Dealership acknowledged that several chrysler dodge and jeep vehicles have this problem. Explained it was a two pieces of the metal starter grinding but it was not going to harm anything. I asked for them to change it under warranty but since they could not reproduce it the next day (surprise) they would not acknowledge that I had a problem. Spoke to customer service and they took the dealers word. I then saw the entry on this site of the same problem. Now I have to chase the problem and take it to another dealership etc. Had a similar problem with a 2000 chrysler cirrus.
The two little places to press to sound the horn are absurd. How can a person blow the horn quickly which is when an emergency takes place is required. Am I supposed to turn the steering wheel straight and then look for the horn icons. Lets put back the standard horn ring or push button center activated.
2005 chrysler town and country with multiple problems. Consumer states seat belt light does not illuminate when there are no seat belts on. Passenger air bag light says off when the wheel chair is in the front passenger position. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle was modified to accommodate a wheelchair. The steering gear and egr valve were replaced. *jb the consumer was concerned with chrysler moving the fiberglass fuel tank behind the axle, instead of moving it to the front where it is less vulnerable. Updated 10/05/15.
Having purchased a new chrysler, town & country minivan, in less than 3 years of ownership, I've had to make numerous repairs that I've never had to make on previously owned vehicles in the same lifespan of a vehicle. The quality of this van has been extremely disappointing.
2005 chrysler town and country, has been having problems for several months. It was taken initially because the cigarette lighter was smoking and from there fuses were blown. The second issues was the lights constantly flicker on and off, the radio goes in and out along with the headlights and the internal lights while driving. First I was told it was the battery so I go and buy a battery, that didn't work. Since then they have change the PCM and the alternator. I have taken the car to four different dealerships in four different cities approximately six or seven different times and my vehicle is currently at one of those dealerships because on thursday september 27, 2007 the van just turns completely off while in motion in morning traffic, the dash goes completely black and everything is quiet. The van kicks it back on and I press on the gas. What a terrifying experience. I purchased the van used in march of 06 and since then I have had 3 recalls and the van has been at the dealers more than I have driven it. I am not a satisfied customer; I am terrified to drive this vehicle. I have children and we call the car christine because it is posed the dealers can never get the vehicle to duplicate the problem. What is going on? Chrysler has been contacted and they offer hardly any help at all.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The sliding door had a sensor that prevented it from closing when something was blocking the door. The contact stated that the door no longer retracts when something is obstructing the doorway. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. She has a video of the failure. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 25,000.
On 14 june 2007 during the evening my wife informed me of a sound from the van when the A/C was on, so she turned it off. On the morning of 15 june 2007 I checked the van's A/C. I turned on the van?s and the A/C was off and the van was working ok. I turned on the A/C to identify what my wife was talking about short time late a large amount of smoke was entering the van passenger area and coming out from under the hood of the van. I turned off the A/C and van right away. My van and garage was full of smoke and the smell was of electrical wires and insulation burying. Consequences passable if my wife was driving and this happen I can only think that she or other will/would have been severely hurt with fire in a moving car and the cabin full of smoke. Van is 2005 chrysler town and country 40,000 miles. I called chrysler about this issue and chrysler is investigating. Dealer is repairing today.
The 2005 chrysler town & country was parked inside the garage at my residence when the interior of the vehicle caught on fire from a short in the electrical system ,probably the heated seats. We were in the back of the house/garage when the horn began to sound and the van's panic alarm went off. We could see smoke coming from the eaves of the garage roof. My husband was able to open the "man door" of the garage (the electronic garage door opener would not function) and observed heavy grayish smoke coming from the vehicle with the help of a neighbor and our 13 year old son he sprayed the vehicle with water from 2 garden hoses. The windows of the vehicle shattered and the interior of the van was glowing orange. 911 was called and the local fire department responded. Once the area was secured the fire department assessed the damage (which was contained to the vehicle). They were of the opinion that the fire was caused by a short circuit in the driver's seat heating element. The only thing left of the drivers seat was the metal frame; the steering column was gone and wiring harnesses were hanging down into the passenger compartment from the roof of the vehicle. The van is a total loss. Our insurance adjuster stated that this was the second chryler town & country he had seen in this condition. Property damage (other than the vehicle) was limited to the garage interior thanks to my husband's and neighbor's quick response. We did not lose our garage or home...others may not be that lucky!
I purchased a chrysler town & country in 2005. Since then, I have been in to have electric components throughout the van fixed on average, 1-2 per month. The electric system is breaking down piece by piece. Starting with the electric locks (within the first month and they were fixed twice), the AC (a recall), the entire heat assembly in the rear (I was in multiple times for this one), the passenger air bag harness, the oil sensor, and now the drivers' side airbag is needing to be repaired. All of these issues were electric. I have been in under their warranty to have all of these issues fixed, but I continue to have electric issues. My fear is that, considering that the vehicle has extensive electric controls, that something major is about to break. With only a thirty six thousand mile warranty, which is about up, and still problems, they (the chrysler corp.) say there is nothing they can do for me.
Tl*- the contact stated that her 2005 town & country van stalled while driving. While driving at any speed in any weather conditions the vehicle stalled, and she had to pull to the side of the road to get the vehicle to start again. The contact took the vehicle the vehicle to dealership to repair the gas gauge which didn't register the correct amount of fuel. The gauge sometimes read full when the vehiclewas low on fuel. Occasionally while driving the radio will change channels on its own or get static. The contact stated that the dealership could not find anything wrong that caused the vehicle to stall. The contact called manufacture r, and filed complaint 15906958.
2005 chrysler town and country repeatedly stalls (I.e. Completely loses engine and electric power) while in drive. Has happened at least 7 times at highway speeds and on surface streets. Just happened this morning, after having it at the local dealer yesterday for this issue!
Dt*: the contact stated upon driving the vehicle late in the afternoon, the interior panel lights failed to illuminate properly under normal road conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the interior instrument panel lights worked properly but they were aware of other consumers having the same problem and suggested that the federal safety agency should be contacted to file complaint on this matter. An odi id # of 10160170 can be used in comparison to this issue.
My driver side window would not go up or down
Vehicle fire. Brakes failed then fire came from engine. Reported to desoto fire department, incident number 06-006210 extinguished by fire department then salvage & overhauled.
Dt*: the contact stated all the gauges on the dash fail to work intermittently. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Also, the sliding door sensor failed to stop the door when it comes into contact with an obstruction. The dealer indicated the doors operated as designed.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled twice without warning while traveling 25 MPH. After waiting a few minutes, the vehicle restarted both times. The dealership determined that the tsd needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle is awaiting repairs. In addition the instrument panel lights illuminate intermittently. The dealership is aware of this problem and recommended replacing some type of module.
Dt*: the contact stated while the power control was pressed for the automatic sliding door, it opened and closed onto a passenger's leg upon exiting the vehicle resulting in minor injuries. The automatic sliding door had a previous history of intermittently opening and closing when the power control panel was pressed. Although the vehicle was seen by a dealer, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.
05 chrysler town & country van limited purchased 5/22/05 with 25 miles on odometer from dick hannah chrysler jeep in vancouver, washington.[xxx]. On 03/14/06 vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance plus the complaint that headlamps and dash lamps are pulsating when driving vehicle. Response from dealership was compared to another like vehicle. Both are doing the same. Contacted techline..told normal operational characteristics for this year and model. Contacted chrysler customer service 3/20/06 and received no help. *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
All lights, dash, headlights etc., will constantly flicker when using accessories, especially when using seat heaters. Dealer could not find problem and eventually told me it is normal for this vehicle.
Vehicle component info on confirmation #'s 10149437, 10149440 & 10149442 are all original equipment from manufacturer. Gas gauge went from full to empty fuel pump quit , gas gauge went back to full and fuel pump stated working again. Had a friend in car that witnessed this problem. Service department listed cause as electrical-software[drb tested, updated PCM].
Noise under hood whenever engine turned off. Took vehicle in service advisor listened and said it was the alternator. Alternator replaced.
Sporadic failure of turn signals, sometimes when turn to left indicator blinks to right.
Dt: the contact stated the ignition did not lock when the key was inserted and the vehicle was in drive. While driving the consumer hit the key with her knee which caused the key to turn to the off position and causes the engine to shut off. The consumer contacted the dealership and they suggested that the vehicle may need a new lock cylinder. No repairs have been made. This is a 2005, chrysler, town and country. *ak updated 1/4/2006 -
The dash board panel lights went out while driving to work. They did pop back on after about 5 minutes.
Dt: the contact stated that the air bag light on the dashboard came on and went off intermittently. Dealer said they could not find what the problem was. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet. *ak updated 11/15/2005 - the manufacturer suggested replacing the wiring harness and control module. .
If you tap the key when you are driving it shuts the motor off. The steering locks and you have no control over car. It does this in reverse and drive also.
Dt: 2005 chrysler town and country mini van the consumer purchased new on june 17, 2005 and it caught on fire. On august 8,2005 smelled something coming from the engine. Opened the hood and there was a fire in the air filter/air conditioner area. Called 911, they came out and checked, but the fire was already out by the time they got there. The fire chief was unable to determine the cause of the fire. Vehicle was towed to a chrysler dealer. After 1 week the car dealer told the consumer that the vehicle had to be inspected by an independent investigator that chrysler employed. After he investigated the vehicle he was unable to determine the cause of the fire. Chrysler gave no explanation, only that they were going to pay off the vehicle, and they would reimbursed. Consumer for any down payment and any payment made since then. The consumer reported this insurance company. According to chrysler they were treating the transaction as if it had never occurred.
Dt: the contact had a problem with the malfunctioned light coming on. She called the dealership and the rmps revved. She was afraid to drive . She had the vehicle towed to dealer . On 9-12-05 they told her the van was ready. They said what was wrong with the car was not under warranty, but they were not going to charge her for it. The dealership told her that the wiring harness had been cut. The dealer told her they had spliced the wires. The consumer talked to someone she knew who worked for honda, and this person said there was no way the wires were cut while driving the car, the wires had to be that way when the car was manufactured.
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