The rear liftgate cannot be opened manually when there is a fault from loss of signal. This should never ever happen as all liftgate should be able to be operated and opened manually. This was a terrible design by the engineers.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints
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When driving for a short trip or longer, when shopping or not in use, the car will not start on 1st, 2nd or 5th try. Replaced battery, starter 4 months ago. This occurs with no warning and no special time, it can happen now, a week from now and months-from now. I believe it's the ignition switch. I bought the car used in 2017 and this has been happing since. If you can give me some guidance on this and help me fix it or sell it. Hopefully there is a call on this.
While traveling at speeds less than 40 MPH, and typically within 5 minutes of starting, the vehicle will shut down all power (engine, electrical, and brakes) while driving, making it very hard to stop the vehicle, and very dangerous . I have taken it to the dealer and they stated it was overheating and result of the coolant system leaking, which we had them fix, and problem continues to occur. There was no way it was overheating that quickly after starting. Dealer has refused to look at other postings online that suggest this is a prevalent problem, and unrelated to the coolant system.
The fan stays on even when the car is off. It is draining the battery and I have to diaconnect the battery just to turn the fan off.
The cars alarm goes off and winshieild wipers and sqirts windsheild washer fluid when car is off and only way to make it stop is disconnecting the battery. Also when we were on tge expressway the windsheild wipers went off and the minivans brakes went on by themselves.
Front wipers start without engaging button, when this happens water fluid pours out back window reservoir. Then for some reason horn starts going off at the same time. Did not they were even connected. I have to unplug battery to stop.
Van randomly fails to start. No warning lights. Symptoms are random and sporadic. Something in the engine seems to click, but engine never turns over. Vehicle was stationary and ran fine the day before. This has happened multiple times now.
Van intermittently won't start. All components have been check and are operational, however problem continues.
Various odb codes involving tipm issues, which has now progressed to vehicle stalling while driving down the highway and city streets.
The wipers kick on when when there not turned on they squirt windshield wipers fluid too
The wiring harness in my minivan broke, causing the wires to become pinched and sever. While trying to remedy the problem we became aware of a safety recall on the same part. When I took my vehicle to bernard's in new richmond wi. I was told that the recall work had already been done (obviously not correctly, if the same problem occurred) and the recall was closed. I firmly believe that this would not/ should not occur without default. I fear fire with my children/ grandchildren in the car...
When driving down the road, all of the lights on the dashboard start to flash on and off, the car goes into a limp mode, the headlights go off, and eventually the car goes dead while driving down the road. It happened multiple times recently while on the interstate during heavy traffic.
Shortly after the car is started the headlights will flicker on and off for a little bit and then go out completely. Replaced headlights did not help. Replaced headlights fuse and relay fuse did not help. Will need to replace the whole tipm module. This might fix the problem.
Vehicle stops running at random. It has happened numerous times driving at any and all speeds, cutting out power steering and brakes while at speeds of 55 MPH making it extremely hazardous.
The horn was honking, windshield wipers and wiper fluid going off, rear wipers, flashers going and ignition stalling while driving,
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000(electrical system) and the ignition switch was replaced, but the failure still occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. *bf consumer stated car shuts off at any speed, any time; it's constant no power steering or brakes; it can be on a turn or coming to stop light, won 4 let anyone in household drive it: thousands of this model especially chrysler.
2008 chrysler town country. Consumer writes in regards to smoking engine compartment, defective A/C and ramp door. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's failures began within the first week of owning it. While driving , all electrical power shut off. The engine would not shut off and began to smoke excessively with water gushing from the engine compartment. The horn randomly went off and was disabled by disconnecting the battery. The vehicle has shut off while driving and the steering wheel locked up simultaneously. While attempting to reverse out of the garage, the vehicle went forward instead and stalled out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to tallahassee dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (3987 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, (844) 280-9221) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000.
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.
Vehicle stalled on freeway at 60 MPH, almost causing an accident. Was able to coast to shoulder. Unable to restart and continue on. Fuel relay failure.
When starting the vehicle sometimes the ignition switch becomes engaged and does not release automatically back to the on position. This causes the engine to continually rev and not complete engine start up.
While driving my car it stalls and shuts off. It was supposibly recalled and replaced in 2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently surged. As a result the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The vehicle was towed to porterville chrysler jeep dodge (777 olive ave, porterville, ca 93257, (559) 784-9512) where the contact was informed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Car acts possessed, dash lights flicker, inside sound chimes, wipers go on there own, car loses power, turn signals won't work, shop said its a faulty tipm happens while stationary and driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 35-40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. All the instrument panel indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thomas dodge chrysler jeep (9604 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, (219) 924-6100) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the ignition module was previously replaced by the same dealer, but they did not assist. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. *dt
Wont start put fob in the key whole and it wont turn over all lights come on battery has been tested alltinater tested and all are fine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately eight times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the totally integrated power module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. *tt consumer stated independent dealer works for dealership and owns their own diagnostic testing module.
The van does not start at times. The ignition switch will be turned as if to fire up and there is no connection, it just clicks. I bought this vehicle used from sign it/drive it in denton, tx on april 21, 2018. It has not started over 45 times since I have had it and it is always from the crank-up position (meaning it has never just cut off). I have changed the starter, battery, crank sensor, as well as the starter relay fuse. I know there is a recall on the 2009 year, make , and model for the exact same thing. I believe it is in this 2008 model too.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving at unknown speeds, the electrical system went haywire. The contact stated that the vehicle lighting flashed on and off, the instrument panel gauges went to zero, and the doors could not be opened. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle eventually returned to normal, but the failures recurred before the contact arrived home. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was old and offered no assistance. The contact believed that the failures could be due to faulty wiring on the driver's door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
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
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