Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while at a stop, the fuel gauge, odometer and the temperature gauges began moving erratically. In addition, the instrument panel lights began flashing on and off as the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred sporadically and when the contact was driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 83,000.
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Ac unit failed on this because of the lines going to the rear AC unit corroded through. I have read several posts and see there was a tsb sent out regarding this. Contacted the dealer and they said there is no recall. This really surprises me with so many issues on this.
Vehicle was traveling at freeway speed when engine sputtered, all warning lights lit up on the dash and the vehicle immediately lost all power/function. *tr
The first time, about a half mile after a fill-up while making a right hand turn, the engine died. Re-started without any other problems. Most of the time when this has happened is when making a turn but there has been times when stopped in traffic, the engine dies. Has always re-started. There has never been a failure if the tank is re-fueled to approximately 7/8 full.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. As the vehicle was merged to the shoulder, the engine immediately restarted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was notified of the issue who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and that the contact would need to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 100,000.
All failures progressed in sequence over a period of time. Door locks failed to lock and or unlock intermittently using power controls. Instrument panel lights and gauges would flicker and pulse on and off, at times just off at night for different periods of time, usually minutes. Headlights would flicker between brights and dims or on and off. Radio lights flicker on or off. Instrument panel indicators light up for minutes at a time and then shut off with apparently nothing wrong. Seat belt audible alarm sounds on occasion when driving for no apparent reason. Cooling fan turns on hours after parking and can only be shut off by removing fuse or draining battery. Engine stalls at high speed abruptly, and turns back on. Transmission disengages and then re-engages after a few seconds. Occasionally the ignition switch will not provide power to the starter until after a few attempts and a few minutes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the engine stalled without warning. The engine was restarted and the vehicle resumed as normal. The dealer was notified in regards to the failure and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 68,462.
About may or june of this year, the headlights of our 2005 town & country van started failing to come on when the interior switch was turn "on". At first, simple toggling would get them to work though the frequency of having to do this as well as the lights failing to stay on have increased significantly in the recent months. This is my wife's primary work vehicle and she often returns from work when it's dark. She had a number of instances where the headlights have just "gone out" while she was driving. I was looking on the internet recently to see if there were any posts as to what is causing this to happen and not many have posted an definitive answer to the headlight failure. My other major issue with this 2005 town & country is the AC system. We have had this fixed over 11 times since we purchased the vehicle new in october of 2005 with the first repair coming less than a month after we purchased the van.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The dealer was unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 42,000.
The 2005 chrysler town and country stalls when we fill it up with gasoline. We had the valve replaced and all the codes cleared. It continues to stall on us. We have had two close accidents with other vehicles including a school bus passing by when the car stalls randomly. My husband has taken our van to the repair shop multiple times and no codes come up. This is a very serious issue because there is no reason for the van to just stall randomly. No death or injury but why does that have to be the case for someone to be done about this issue.
My wife was driving to work when the van stalled out. She said she lost all power and almost got rear ended. I read where the 2008 and 2009 were recalled for the same thing. I took the van to a mechanic they could not get any codes. I fear for my family's safety. The mechanic said it was most likely the check valve that is built into the gas tank but not for sure. I read were two people died in the 08 and 09 and I don't wont this to happen to our family. Thank you
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that since 2009, the vehicle would stall while traveling at various speeds. The instrumental panel lights would flicker on and off before the stall. Also, the headlights would turn off intermittently or just flicker as if there was a shortage. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Chrysler 2005 town and country--car shaking that car seats would shake, making horrible engine noise, dealership refused to repair, three sets of brakes, oil pump failure, overall sensor failure, no light warnings, given warranty because of all the problems, but refused to repair final engine failure (rod blown), all regular maintenance was maintained by owner--three break downs.
Exhaust clamp failure or defect under the cabin allows hot exhaust gases to spray onto fuel lines and potentially allow harmful gases into the van cabin.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 30 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the egr valve would need to be replaced. The contact declined however the mechanic did reset the vehicle central computer. The dealer was unaware if repairs to the egr valve would be covered under the contact's factory warranty. There were no further repairs made to the vehicle. The contact believes that the vehicle auto warranty should take the liability for the vehicle repairs. The approximate failure and current mileages were 47,000.
While driving the van it began surging, as if a fuel line problem, and then would die and each event the power steering would fail. I had to park the vehicle in a hospital parking lot and get it towed in morning. When attempting to start the vehicle, it made a very loud "clank" noise as if a rod broke. Result is a $5000.00 engine replacement due to a faulty computer which sent erratic signals to cam sensor. Vehicle has 120,000 miles....all commuting at gentle speeds (we have averaged 23-25 mpg so it is obvious we drive sensibly). We have been religious about service.....and can prove it. I have owned chrysler products since 1966 and this is the last!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.
Almost every time after we fill up the gas tank of our 2005 town & country, the engine runs rough when we exit the station and many times dies entirely. Engine restarts almost immediately and it doesn't happen any other time. Even after tune-up, throttle body cleaning and new spark plugs, condition continues.
I went to a mechanic to find out why the engine light was on. He told me it was the egr valve (exhaust system emission control gas recirculation valve) that had to be replaced. The engine light has been on ever since. I cannot take it to be fixed because I do not have the money to replace it, but have to have the emission test done by march 31, 2009.
I started hearing a whinning noise coming from the hood of the van a couple of months ago. The noise was worse when the weather was colder and then the engine light came on. Took it in and discovered that the powersteering fluid had leaked out and the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The reason the engine light came on wasn't because of the powersteering but because the egr valve needed to be replaced as well as the brakes (front/back) needed replacing. Just had them replaced not that long ago. $2300.00 later. Drive away, 1 week later engine light comes on again, now I have an engine oil leak and the emissions exhaust system is faulty. I only have 55,000 miles on this vehicle and it is less than 4 years old, I would expect this from an older car. I have a family of 6 to worry about their safety and I am not very confident in this product that chrysler has produced. It is a shame that they are not willing to step up to the plate and admit their faults. They have lost me as a future customer as well as my family and friends. In today's economy, our hard earned money on a teacher's salary is quickly going down the drain with this vehicle. Are they waiting for a death to actually occur before they start to honor a recall? I wouldn't have known about this forum if it wasn't for consumer reports. How many chrsyler consumers are out there who don't know where to look and find out that they have a faulty vehicle,that they really aren't down on their luck. You can be sure, that every chrysler owner I come across, I will definitely share this information with.
2005 chrysler town and country with 45,000.
Water pump broke, rack & pinion broke, thermostat.
2005 chrysler town & country had to replace the egr valve at 57,322 miles.
Upon hearing a noise coming from the engine of our 2005 town and country we took the van to our independent mechanic. He found the noise was caused by a broken alternator mount. He did not complete any repairs but stated we should contact chrysler since this was a manufacturer defect in the part. When I contacted chrysler I was told I had to take it to an authorized dealer to have them look at it and then the dealership would have to call them back. I did that and the shop manager, jim, took an approximately 15 second look at the broken part, shut the hood, took my number and asked why chrysler said he had to call. I told him that was what I had been told and he said he would get back with me. I called him the next day and he said he had a call in to his district manager who had the authority to authorize repairs. When jim called back he stated that the district manager would not repair the broken part based on the number of miles on the van (83,000.) jim also stated that he had never seen this happen before and had no idea what could have caused the mount to break. He agreed that even if the van had 200,000 miles on it he would not expect to see the broken mount. I asked what other recourse I had and he stated I would have to call the 1-800 chrysler number. I then called that number and spoke with steve who took a report ( which I requested to have filed.) he then transferred me to cheryl who read the report and then called the dealership and spoke with jim. When she returned to me she stated they would not do the repair based on the number of miles and the fact that I did not exclusively use the dealership for routine maintenance. She said that since I did not show loyalty to the dealership and the brand then they were not willing cover the repair. No one ever denied that the product was defective.
While driving the car at night, without any warning, the engine began rattling. After having it towed to a local dealership, I was told the 7 year/70000 mile powertrain warranty would not be honored unless I can prove the vehicle was properly maintained. The car requires a new engine, which the estimated to be $8000. The car is 3.5 years old with 29,000 miles and had regular oil changes. Chrysler still refuses to honor the warranty.
At 27,000 miles the A/C on my chrysler town and country failed - leak in rear evaportor core. The system will hold no refrigerant at all. The dealer, white plains chrysler, 70 westchester ave., white plains, ny. Cannot get this part as it is on back order and will not be available for one month at least. There are several other of the same vehicles at the same dealership awaiting this part. This seems an unreasonable situation and one the manufacturer should address. The only explanation from the manufacturer was that this is a popular car! It looks like an extraordinary number of defects in this part as I research it on the internet. That this part will not be available until the summer is over is unreasonable. We are a retired couple and my husband has congestive heart failure and could not in any way be subject to the temperatures inside this vehicle. We are thus without transportation. We are "trapped" in our home for the entire summer. Why can't the manufacturer make this part available to the dealer in a more timely manner?
Egr valve failed and was not considered covered under warranty by the dealer.
We have a 2005 town and country chrysler mini-van with a rack and pinion leak, oil pan gasket leak, and front timing cover seals leak. All issues that have come up in numerous other vehicles of the same make and year. There should be a recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. While driving between 5-15 MPH, the vehicle stalled while making a u turn. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove another 40-50 miles with no stalling. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The contact scheduled an appointment for the dealer to inspect the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 30,000. Updated02-14-08 *bf the dealer stated replaced the wiper assembly. Updated 02/14/08
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.
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