2008 Chrysler Town and Country: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Jul 20, 2026 · Electrical · MO

The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition I was told it is a faulty win module and cam BUS network line crash. There are previous recalls associated with these issues and I need it repaired please help.

Filed Jul 15, 2021 · IN

Out of the blue, my passenger rear sliding door on my 2008 minivan stopped responding to my key fob and the overhead button to open or close. There have been times it's been stuck in the locked position making my children either going out the other door and even climbing over to the front seat to get out. It is available for inspection upon request and as I have never taken it in to get looked at, the problem has not been reproduced or confirmed. It has not been inspected by anyone. Prior to this failing, there were no warning lamps or messages given off by the vehicle.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) and the vehicle was repaired with a new ignition switch and key fobs as per the recall. The contact stated that after the recall was serviced, the vehicle began having starter issues with the vehicle not turning on and requiring jump starts. The contact had the vehicle diagnosed by three different dealers however, the mechanics could not replicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an appointment with the greenway dodge chrysler jeep ram (9051 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32817) for the vehicle to be diagnosed. The dealer speculated that the failure was caused by the tipm. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.*dt*dt

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · KY

Car dashboard lights won't come on but the milage dose car won't start and it has two recall that was fixed I rent the car from carmart and they said I will need a new key fobik and it's gonna coast me 250 I only received one super glued key fobik I thought the battery was dead are something tried to take it apart and add new one only to see it was super glued shut and broke on the inside I had just done a oil was at autozone when it happened had to have it towed home

Filed May 4, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while attempting drive out of the driveway at the residence, the vehicle stalled with two unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle restarted after each failure. The vehicle was taken to southfield chrysler (28100 telegraph rd, southfield, mi 48034, (248)331-9937, to be diagnosed. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The keyfob was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 17, 2019 · Engine · 185,000 miles · VA

The engine stalls/shuts down while driving. This has occurred about 12 times in the past 4 months, and is becoming more frequent. Shortly after starting the car when driving the engine turns off and power steering is lost and braking becomes difficult. It is somewhat random but more prominent on cooler and humid days. The recall for the bad ignition key fob switch was completed 5 years ago and should not be the issue.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed and remained lit. The vehicle was unable to pass inspection due to the failure. In addition, the key fob failed to lock and unlock the doors. While the contact was inside the vehicle, if the electric function button was pressed, the contact had to open the doors manually from the inside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 114,000 miles · FL

Car stalls (stops running) randomly at speeds below 40 MPH. This causes loss of power steering and brakes which can lead to a dangerous situation. I've almost run into a tree or off the road on several occasions since this happens randomly. The traction light comes on first and then you realize the engine isn't running anymore. You have to put the car in park and then start it again. It may be fine for the rest of the drive or it may stall again. Totally random as to when it does this. It has not happened at high speeds on the highway as of yet. I've had the car to the dealer several times with this complaint and each time they can't replicate it or it was due to the key fob recall which was performed on my car 3 times.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · NJ · fire

Vehicle was stationary and parked for hours in the driveway. For no reason the alarm went off on my car. Found key fob to shut off alarm. Daughter went to see what happened, then came to tell me there was smoke coming from my rear passenger sliding door. Went outside and heard noise that door was trying to open. Used key fob to try to unlock door. Tried to manually open door. Door wouldn't open and smoke continued. Didn't know if fire was inside door and was parked by garage so called 911 to put out potential fire. Concerned that there was electrical problem so continued to park car in street not close to house. Called chrysler customer service and they said they would send an investigator due to concern of fire. Dealer said problem was due to a broken door latch and mechanical assembly mechanism needed to be replaced in addition to door handle for $1200, but didn't want to get work done until I got the information from the investigation. About 3 weeks later got a letter from chrysler special investigations. They said due to the age and mileage of my vehicle, there are a number of factors outside the manufacturer's control that could have been contributed to your incident. *dt updated 10/30/18

Filed Jun 6, 2018 · Electrical · 51,000 miles · VA

Vehicle failed to start while parked in our driveway. Had battery, starter, alternator relays tested and no problems found. Had vehicle towed to dealer, who just informed me that ignition module kit & key fobs must be replaced in order to start engine, cost $902.00 + tax. We had this same problem in aug. 2012, and again in june 2015 we had recall repair done. This will be the third tignition module & set of keys. Apparently chryslers permanent solution lasts 3 years.

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,000 miles · AR

I am having issues with my 2008 chrysler town and country van. I recently had the dealership work on some recalls for this model. At that time, it wasn't showing any problems. Only after the recalls were addressed did the trouble begin. Now, it sporadically will not recognize either key fob. Wait a while and try to crank it and it starts back up. Today, 100 miles from home with 4 small children as passengers, it decided to have a fit at the gas pump and not start. Called road side assistance and waited for them to arrive just in time for van to decide it wanted to crank again. Cranked it up and tried to park it at a friends house close by. Detected what seemed like surges with the fuel pump while trying to get there. Finally got to a stopping point and turned the key off and the van kept running. The wipers went crazy and the horn started blowing all by itself. Is this vehicle possessed by the devil or what? It is not safe to drive and I have no other choice but to tow it back to the dealership. I don't know if anyone else has the same problem but I say this vehicle is unsafe! If there isnt a recall already issued, there certainly needs to be one.

Filed Jul 18, 2017 · Electrical · 5 miles · OR

Every time the I remove the key in the ignition after driving the vehicle, it does not either turn off and keeps running or the key can not be removed after placing it in park. I have 2 sets of key fobs, and it happens to both of them. It has gotten to the point where I will not drive it with my family of 6. I have been receiving letters from chrysler stating that they have no time table for a replacement of the ignition switch. It has been over 2 years of letters with no answer in sight. Starting to get to the point of hiring an attorney if nothing is getting resolved soon.