Intermittently, while driving, the driver's seat with activate and move backwards a few inches and then forwards a few inches. This is often accompanied by an audible chime and the dashboard lights flashing on once. The speedometer and tachometer will also briefly start to drop toward 0 when the dashboard lights flash on before returning to normal when the dashboard lights turn off. The movement of the driver's seat while actively driving could be a serious safety issue when it occurs unexpectedly or if it were to happen to move all the way forward or backward. This behavior at times will repeat every minute or so. Other times it will not occur for several days.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical complaints
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The van will shut off while driving on the road the steering and brakes didn't work, I have to make sure I make it to the side of the road because it doesn't always want to start. It could be 5 or 10 minutes before I get it to start and I have had to leave it on the side of the road over night until the next day and have a tow truck pick it up.. I could of been killed or killed someone else. The horn, windshield wipers and window wiper water is spraying, flash lights flashing randomly go on at any time some times while I'm driving, some times late at night and the only way to stop all of this is to disconnect the battery or let it keep going until the battery drains. The speedometer goes on when I open the door but when I turn the vehicle on the speedometer goes off/blank. This scares me I'm afraid to drive it!
Wipers and horn can not be turned off even when switches are off .they came on automatic while driving also rear wipers and washers also
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the turn signals failed to operate intermittently. The contact also stated that the brake, ABS, traction control, and esp/bas warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Just replaced my battery from aaa and was told everything else is good just my battery is completely drained and this morning I could not start my car at all then later it started but I got stuck at work now and it wont start at all not even a jump will help. Also while driving it goes crazy from time to time and the speedometer shoots up soo high that I get scared and have to hold on tight to the steering wheel. My AC works when it wants too and in jan I was told my van's back calipers are shot. I was driving for a year with no back calipers meanwhile the front one got stuck and turned bright red and I had to get that one replaced last year. Its just one problem after another. I feel like im constantly replacing something.
This took place while my wife was picking up the children from school the lighs in the dashboard started blinking and the van stalled, completely powered off. All electrical systems was completly out of control. The wipers turned on as well the locks on the doors didn't work my wife and children were lock in the vehicle. All warning lights on the dashboard turned on. The AC quit working, after 15-20 minutes the van started up, the next day ive decided to take the van to work nothing happen at that time, but 10 minutes after I got off around 10:00 pm all hell broke loose lights blinking, wiper on, steering wheel vibrating, radio and A/C cut off, it was like the vehicle was possess. This is a dangerous and unsafe not only for the driving in this vehicle, but everyone on the road, why this issue have not been address where is the recall, is chrysler waiting for somebody to get injury or die, before any action take place. Please address this issue asap.
My wife was driving on two different occasions and the van stalled, completely powered off. All electrical systems suddenly started acting in very abnormal ways. The wipers turned on as well as sprayed. The horn started going off, the locks on the doors gut stuck. All warning lights on the dashboard turned on. The AC quit working. The biggest problem is the two occasions the van just quit working going 40 to 60mph and the brakes and power steering not responding. This I think is major safety issues because my two little kids were with her in the van.
On 6/25, while driving down the highway I experienced some type of a power surge. The car started bucking, the A/C went off the horn started going off, the wipers started going off, the engine started revving. I was able to get off the parkway and pull into a parking lot. The things kept on happening until I turned the vehicle off. I tried to restart the vehicle, but it seemed like the vehicle was dead. Nothing worked. I had to have the vehicle towed to my house. On 6/27 I tried to start the vehicle and it srarted right up. I turned it off and tried to restart it, but again everything was dead. On 6/30 without doing anything the lights in the vehicle started flashing, the rear windshield washer started squirted washer fluid until it was empty, but the washer motor kept on operating. This lasted for about 20 minutes until it finally stopped. I attemptd to start the vehicle, but once again everything was dead. I was actually afraid while I was driving the vehicle, because of all the safety implications. When is a safety recall going to be issued? These problems could have deadly results.
You hear a ding, then all warning lights come on, wipers come on, radio quits, locks quits working, windows don''t work, nothing electrical works! It all started after ignition switch recall was done, we have had it the shop multiple times, and they cannot figure it out, we changed out the tipm module, and it did not work either, they are not sure what the problem is, we have put lots of money in it, and still have the same problem...there is 5 other people her in wyandotte that is having the same problems...I have a handicap daughter that depends on my van, it does this all the time, and its dangerous for her...please help us figure this out,,I love our van, but scared of it too..we have had it in overland park jeep...thanks for your time, and I hope you can help us figure out whats going on...thank you
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.
Electrical system - tipm: starter fuse relay is malfunctioning causing the starter to intermediately not work. Problems when it malfunctions: the starter cranks but won't start. Other times the starter will start to crank and the tipm sends a message to the starter causing it to short circuit. This has been going on off and on since 5/15/2017.
While the vehicle is in motion, the engine shuts off without warning. This has occurred on the street and expressway. The vehicle will start up again when put in neutral. After starting and driving the the van, it would shut down again without warning.
Occasional non start, like its a dead battery. Come back in 5 minutes and no problem starting.
While driving van will turn off and have to pull off the side off the rosd and turn the ignition off then restart the van. Possible collision with no power to anything
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that there was an internal wiring failure within the sliding doors on the driver and passenger sides of the vehicle. The sliding doors failed to open and close electronically, causing the contact to have to manually utilize the door. The dealer (fullerton chrysler jeep dodge ram, 1050 us-22, somerville, nj 08876, (877) 375-6024) indicated that a recall repair had already been performed (k14 - power sliding door wiring) and that the vehicle needed to be further diagnosed to provide a repair solution. The dealer refused to acknowledge that the remedy failed to provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the issues but was unable to offer further assistance. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 109,148
When traveling down the road and coming to a stop the vehicle completely turns off with out warning or indication. We are unable to warn vehicles behind us bc the use of the 4 way hazard lights will not work. The van must be put into park to be restarted. We have had it looked at be mechanics who do not know what the cause is.
At intermittent times the horn goes off and the windshield wipers turn on and it squirts washer fluid. Sometimes while stationary and sometimes while driving. The vehicle will shut down on its own whether driving slow on a side street or at highway speeds. This started last spring (2016). I've read numerous reports of this happening and that it is the tipm module. I spoke to the dealer last year about it and they said there was no recall issued. I've also seen that this has not been considered a safety issue. How so? This is very much a safety issue and it needs to be a recall. Electrical systems are not a mechanical 'wear and tear' item. I don't have any documentation of an incident yet and I hope my wife and kids don't have have one!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that a circuit in the front driver's door failed and caused melting and a burning odor to emit from the door. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Arrigo dodge chrysler jeep ram at ft. Pierce (5851 s us highway 1, fort pierce, fl 34982) was contacted, but an appointment was not scheduled. The vehicle was repaired independently. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they could not assist. The failure mileage was 104,000. *tt k14 recall- driver side rear powersliding door wiring harness. Updated 9/18/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While parking the vehicle, the engine failed to shut off. The contact also mentioned that various controls began to malfunction as the horn and windshield wipers independently activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tipm failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
Vehicle sporadically shut off while driving with no warning causing it to loose braking and steering... Gotta be very fast to get it restarted...done had a lot of near misses....vehicle can sit over night and loose all power and want start or may drive it some miles shut it off and it want start...done bought new battery but think my battery was ok they just wanted the sell because it's doing basically the same thing...it start with a one minute or less boost...I have to check it with my auto start to see if I am going anywhere or to use my wife car...at times I get a grinding sound from front breaks..I check the pads and they ok grinding come and goes...rear disc brakes wears unevenly dealer hush hush... No recall defective calipers...told me it's over now you gotta pay to have it fix now ...map lights come on with a disturbing noise fault showing passenger door agar but it closed tight...eventually it stops...l love my van if engineers could fix some of the problems because it's dangerous and expensive up against what next problems and ill feel guilty selling it to someone and something happens to them...it's at the point where I am really afraid to drive it with it shutting off with no controls braking nor steering(help) but I still love my van...can y'all please fix it...
Horn suddenly starts blaring, wipers start wiping, door locks lock, if engine is running it might stop, when this first happened the car was shut off and sitting in drive.
Vehicle shuts off while driving. How can this problem, addressed literally hundreds and thousands of times on multiple sites, be judged by your department as not a "safety issue"? I, along with my wife, have been driving down the road with my family at highway speeds and the van completely shuts down. I have been driving down my driveway at low speeds and the van completely shuts down. The van behaves as if possessed. The horn blares, front and rear wipers come on by themselves, flashers come on by themselves, doors lock by themselves, washer fluid sprays on its own at a high volume. I have decided, since the federal safety agency, chrysler, and my local dealership can't/won't help, that I will call an exorcist. I believe the exorcist will be about as much help as the three of you combined. I assume if my beautiful wife and daughter are killed as a result of the engine shutting off at random speeds one of you three will pay the funeral expense? Or at least send some flowers to the visitation? How nice of you. Or should I just contact the exorcist again and see if she has a friend that could hold a seance so I can tell them how much I loved them and that their safety was just not a priority for you? Seriously. It is time to do something. I do not have the kind of money the dealership is asking me to pay for a widely known and accepted defect in the manufacturing process of their vehicle. The total integrated power module (tipm) is faulty. Everyone knows it. The company acknowledges it. Thousands have been replaced at the owner's expense. When is someone going to step up? How many people have to die before it becomes a "safety issue" to you? So for now I have a very expensive lawn ornament and my family has to bum rides. Unbelievable.
For the last five years we have been dealing with a mysterious electrical issue. There are hundreds of complaints online of the same issue. The van will be fine and you get in to start it and when turning the key it will not start. Full charge, full battery. Starter is fine - everything checks out fine. With a jump it will usually start. Sometimes it will start on it's own if you wait a little while. People on boards have stated replacing dozens of things - to then have the same issue a couple days later. We are use to having to jump our vehicle about 1 out of 20 times. We have taken it to multiple mechanics and had multiple things checked and replaced. An example of a board with many others experiencing the same thing can be found here: https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/12634/chrysler/town-and-country/2008-t-c-ignition-switch-problem/p1 in addition - sometimes you will be driving and everything starts going off (wipers, lights, flashers, horn, entire dash lights up, etc - no resolve). This can happen while stationary or driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the tipm indicator constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (feeny chrysler jeep dodge of gaylord, 1001 mankowski road, gaylord, mi 49735), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the failures occurred after the recall repair was preformed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. *bf 1st taken to mcinerney- modular replaced- problems occurred then to feeny - modular replaced again and still problems. Updated 9/13/18
My airbag warning keeps coming on an you can smell anti freeze. And I have had the air shut down and the engine shut down it starts back up but it is scary. Thank god it has not happened on the freeway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. Also, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The driver coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, waited a few minutes before restarting the engine, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler (21027 I 45, spring, tx 77388, phone number: (281) 715-6927), but the vehicle could not be serviced due to a restriction from chrysler. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to hawk chrysler dodge jeep (7911 w roosevelt rd, forest park, il 60130) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). After the vehicle was repaired, the contact experienced a failure with starting the vehicle. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,374. *tt
While in motion, vehicle has turned on wipers, honked horn, dash light tun off. Instrument panel lights up and dings. While stopped and stoplight van has stalled,with no power for a few minutes. At one point,the van has restarted itself after turning off and exiting. I was told by a mechanic, that the tipm needs to be replaced.
My traction sensor is not working which is causing my a safety issue. When I start driving (in motion), the ABS traction starts even when there is no water, ice or poor driving conditions. The dealership replaced the ABS module and its still doing it. They now say they will have to replace the sensor in the steering column (wheel). This is very scary as it stops my acceleration and it affects the anti-lock breaks. I was hoping this was all due to an minor auto collision but the insurance company told me there is absolutely no way this could have been caused because of it. They said its a coincidence and that it just happened on its own at the same time. I would say the fault is unknown.
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.
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