2008 Chrysler Town and Country: engine failure

Filed May 11, 2018 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact heard an abnormal rattling noise when decelerating the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake calipers seized. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Apr 8, 2016 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 40 MPH and slowing down the vehicle, it stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a previous recall on the ignition switch and key fob; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician could not diagnose the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The contact stated that there was a clicking noise while attempting to turn the vehicle on. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While turning the ignition over, the vehicle remained idle and the brakes and power steering seized without warning. The failure recurred on four occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but found nothing wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 60,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving at 35 MPH, the ignition key inadvertently moved into the off position causing the engine to turn off. The steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 65,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the traction control warning lamp kept illuminating intermittently. The vehicle veered to the right and the power steering seized. The contact mentioned that excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). The dealer was notified of the failure and indicated that the part needed was not available to repair the failure. The contact constantly had to turn off and restart the vehicle to reset the computer. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v394000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Electrical · 108,100 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving at 50 MPH, the engine failed and caused the vehicle to stall. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. There were no injuries sustained or medical attention required. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wind module needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed to do the repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,100.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. When the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition switch, the key seized in the accessory mode. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). While driving 2 MPH, the engine stalled, the steering seized, and the brakes locked. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The failure has occurred for the past four years. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Electrical · 85,086 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town & country. The contact stated while driving 6 MPH, the vehicle shut down after driving over a small bump in the road. The contact removed the key from the ignition, restarted it and the vehicle began to function normally. The failure occurred on ten occasions. The warranty was still valid. The dealer stated that duplication of the failure was not possible, and therefore a diagnosis could not be completed. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The contact left the vehicle at the dealership six months ago, and demanded that the vehicle be repaired under the warranty. After leaving the vehicle with the dealer for two months, they replaced the engine switch. The failure mileage was 85,086. The current mileage was 93,000.