Automatic door locks stop working. Numerous complaints over the web. Dealer does not know how to fix problem; dealer has seen other vans with same issue, but could not fix (performed bcm update, but to no avail). Van has 80k miles. Can temporarily fix the problem by pulling the iod fuse to reset the computer. Problem recurs every 1-4 weeks.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country locks complaints
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2005 chrysler town and country with 45,000.
On 2005 chrysler town and country, power door locks completely stop working. Pulling the iod fuse fixes the problem for a couple weeks, then they stop working again. Dealer wants $100 to upgrade software. Internet search shows this is a very common problem after 45,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the power door locks failed. He had to disconnect the battery cable for five minutes in order for them to function. They locks operated properly for approximately 5 to 10 days before he had to disconnect the battery cable again. The contact stated that the defect was a safety hazard and he plans on notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 38,000. Updated 11/24/08 *cn updated 11/26/08.
2005 chrysler town and country. Door locks, auto seat adjustment, dvd player and turn signals all stop working, or working intermittently. The work around is to remove and replace iod 20 amp fuse, resetting the bcm computer.
2005 - chrysler - town and country- power locks do not work, nor remote lock... Seems to be a recurring problem with other owners because I found this thread; http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-grand_caravan/power_locks_will_not_lock_or_unlock.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact used the remote to lock the vehicle. The lights flashed and the horn sounded, but the doors did not lock. The dealer reprogrammed the computer twice and changed the lock switch, but the failure persists. The current mileage was 30,500 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/14/08. *lj updated 10/16/08.
Randomly, the power locks on my newly purchased 2005 chrysler town & country touring edition (3.8l v6) decided to stop working. Research online told us to just remove the fuse labeled iod and then put it back. This does stop the problem but it's temporary and in my case it stopped working. After further research it appears the vehicle needs a computer update which I'm expected to pay for. This update, in my case, would require me to lose my car for at least a week. Seeing that I am in a high risk pregnancy I don't think it would be a good idea to not have my car. Chrysler knows this is a problem cause they made the update to correct it. I think this is a safety issue. I leave my car, hit the lock button, hear the honk telling me it's locked but it's not. Someone can easily get into my car. As well, I have a 2 year old. I have the child locks on but if they malfunction as well or she is outside of the car and manages to open the door when they should be locked she could get her fingers stuck in the heavy door. I also live in bear country. It's not completely unusual for bears to manipulate vehicles and get inside when they are left unlocked. We always lock our cars. We always rely on the car's power lock option that you pay extra for to operate properly. I think the update should at least be offered, rapidly at a chrysler service shop free of charge and the same day you make your appointment as it is a safety hazard.
Door power locks ceased to operate after about 9,000 miles rendering the automatic door locks from operating when vehicle reaches 15 MPH which is a safety item. The failure was fixed by a software update downloaded from the main chrysler factory. However, the dealer charged me for this service because the warranty had lapsed. I feel that the software had a latent defect that chrysler should make good as a recall.
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.
Edge of sliding door under the scuff plate is razor sharp causing severe cut to dog resulting in approximately 15 sutures. Local dealership compared my vehicle to a 2005 t/c on their lot and found the identical razor sharp edge. This problem can happen to child, adult and to dogs entering vehicle.
Air conditioning fails anytime the temperature rises above 95. The power on the unit shuts down and will not come back on. The dealership has attempted to "fix" this problem 3 times. It continues to occur. Also, the power locks do not work. I was told they had to "re-boot" the system. This has also occurred 3 times. Brakes. I have replaced the brake pads every 4-6,000 miles. I am on my 2nd set of rotors in 30k miles. Brakes need replacing again..
I was involved in a minor accident where I was hit from behind by another minivan. Upon impact, the rear door (the automatic rear hatchdoor) of my 2005 chrysler town and country minivan popped open.
I was getting my children out of the minivan and used the automatic door button on the inside of the van to close the door. As the door closed, my 2 yr old suddenly slipped her fingers into the path and the door fully closed on her 2 fingers. I immediately used my remote to open the door and released her fingers and it did not respond after several attempts. I attempted to open the door manually and realized it was locked, and it would not unlock with the remote either. I had to use my key to open the front passenger door and then unlock the doors from within the car and then manually open the door her fingers were stuck in. Her fingers appeared completely flat when I was able to remove them but although they were very bruised and swollen for a week or two, they were not broken. I feel we were very lucky that she was so young and small that her fingers were not hurt more and that she had not managed to get her entire hand into the door. The incident happened about a year ago and I assumed it was a fluke accident and did not report it sooner. I am reporting it now because I recently read of this happening to other children with more serious consequences and want to add to the record with our experience. We have been very cautious with our children around the doors and do not close them anymore until we have started walking away from the car but I still worry about them when they are in the car and the doors close.
The power sliding side doors bagan making grinding noise about a year and a half after purchasing my van new) the dealer stated that they wer just dirty. However, 1000 miles after waranty the driver's side passenger door will no longer operate electronically, still function maunually, except it must be opened entirely or it will not relatch. Dealer stated that they do not know what was wrong, and will cost at least $150 to diagnose.
I used the power sliding passenger door with remote on key chain and interior power sliding door buttons and the problem is it just stopped working, one day it will unlock and lock when using the buttons but will not close properly or open automatically or close automatically. We have only used the vehicle less than one year when this occurred and the other side is fine but the passenger side does not work properly.
The rear sliding door on our 2005 chrysler town & country has failed, making it impossible to open the door more than 12 inches. This is a safety problem because we obviously have a van so that we can transport our children. The design appears flawed. There is a cheap plastic chain carrier that contains wiring and rides in the door track. This has blown apart, causing the car wiring to be exposed and subject to wear in the door track. Although we only have 54000 miles on the car, chrysler says this is a wear and tear item (I.e., we've just used the door too much). They won't fix it, even though the door on the other side is beginning to have problems too (bushings falling off, rough closing, etc). It looks to us like the whole sliding door concept at chrysler needs to be rethought. We can't be the only ones with this problem. For us, opening and closing this door are things of the past until we can come up with the $300 quoted to us by the dealer, jeff wyler in newport, kentucky, for a repair that is obviously a design flaw. Contacting chrysler's corporate headquarters (since this is obviously a safety issue with kids riding in the back) got us nowhere--in fact, they also stonewalled for a while on replacing the solenoid on the transmission--which was leaking, indicating to us that chrysler's legendary transmission problems are still not fixed, even on its most recent vehicles. We've owned three chrysler vans, meaning the chrysler has made quite a bit of money off of our family, but this is the last one we'll ever buy.
2005 chrysler town and country liftgate was being closed using automatic closing mechanism. Husband stepped around card and liftgate crashed onto his head at considerable force cracking open his head and requiring 5 staples to his head. He is 6' 5" and 200 lbs, I would hate to see what would have happened if it was my 4 year old whom had been hit. Chrysler touted the safety of the automatic doors upon purchasing the vehicle stating that even a fingertip would cause the doors to retract. I am contacting chrysler to inform them of this possible defect or at least to warn consumers of the dangers. I will not be using the automatic feature any further.
1.- while driving in the city, I accidentally hit the unlock button on my town & country limited 2005. My daughter was able to manually open the passenger sliding door while the car was in motion 2.- the chrysler town & country limited 2005 failed to provide safety features to prevent the driver and passenger sliding doors to open while on driving gear. .- I took my car to jack miller chrysler in kansas city, the dealer where I bought my car and explained to the maintenance manager the problem. He told me that there was nothing that could be done because " that's the way chrysler builds its cars". I called chryslers customer service, and was told that we should always ride with child safety lock on. This doesn't change the fact that there is a serious defect with their sliding doors. Ford company has implemented a safety feature in which the sliding doors will not open while the car in on driving gear.
Purchased a new 2005 stow & go, town & country van with the power door options. Passenger side door would not roll forward nor would it open when the button is depressed to activate door. Had to return to dealer to replace motor/latch that makes the entire door move forward.
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