Car started smoking for few minutes when car first started each day. Took it to a repair shop, who changed the oil, put in a new filter, plugs, etc. It then worked fine for a couple months, and then climbing a hill a loud knocking started. Took it to a chrysler dealer who refused to fix or replace the engine, because I could not produce receipts for oil changes, since that work was typically done by me, or one of my workers. I contacted corporate and was told that they would not honor any warranty for any part of the car because they had decided that I didn't take good enough care of the van, even though it was in perfect condition, except for the engine. I have since talked to many auto repair places and was told that even if I had not done anything to the car at all, the engine should not have blown at only 30,000 miles. Now I have had a $42,000.00 top of the line limited minivan sitting in my driveway, which is technically still under warranty. Talked to an attorney and was told that it was impossible to win against auto dealers anymore, especially since the new ceo is a criminal who fixed the failing company by ripping off customers.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints
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Check engine light came on, took it to get the code determined. Code came up with the egr valve was bad, dealership stated I was to far outside of my 36000 warranty to get it covered. $225.00 to replace. Egr valves are defective.
Antifreeze sprayed over the entire engine compartment making the car smoke from antifreeze spilling onto the engine manifold. The heater hose assembly, the "y" that separates is cracked at the molded portion of the where the to parts meet.
About to get onto a major highway when smoke started to come from under the hood. Pulled over to a gas station and found antifreeze sprayed over the entire engine compartment. Mechanic at the garage found that the rear coolant heater hose was cracked where it attaches to the engine. He said the y design is a bad flaw and very common. He said no reason with only 58,500 miles should that have cracked already. Van had to be towed 32 miles to the nearest chrysler dealership, van is still under extended warranty.
Heater hose started leaking antifreeze on engine making the car smoke really bad. Took it to our mechanic and he looked at it and said "you don't even need to show me...it is the heater hose. I can't even tell you how many of these we have done. We actually just finished one up yesterday." seems to be a really big problem with these vehicles and nothing is being done about it.
Faulty transmission. Constantly hard shifts everywhere. Feels like the transmission is going to fall out of the vehicle every time you shift from reverse to drive ,or drive to park, or park to reverse. This is the second transmission on this vehicle.. I had the powertrain checked and the vehicle came out with no problems. Im afraid that I will be in an accident the vehicle shakes and stops abruptly while driving.
Car started smoking on near drivers side with an awful smell. Was able to drive to a dealer who determined that the radiator needed to be replaced. I paid over $950 dollars. As I drove away from the dealership, the same smell and smoking occurred. I took the vehicle to pep boys where it was determined that the rear heater hose assembly needed to be replace. From what I can determine from researching that chrysler knows the "y" plastic part is faulty and does not sell just the "y" part of the unit. Consumers are forced into buying a heater hose and line assembly for over $100. The dealership did not take responsibility for this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle off road and restarted the engine. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer where the PCM module was replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for inspection but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/17/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced, he was advised that the egr valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 75,417.
1.there are times when right after shutting the vehicle off and coming back to the car several minutes later, it will not start. The key turns but there is no power. I have replaced altenator, and battery and starter. The problem appears to be in the ignition. 2. I have replaced the front wheel bearings at 80,000miles ,also in the 3 years of owning this vehicle I have had to replace front brakesand rotors 2 times and rear brakes once. 3. Oil seems to "disappear" usually 2 quarts in a matter of 1000 or less miles. This vehicle is the most unsafe vehicle I have ever bought. I bought this vehicle on the word of chrysler that it is a safe and trustworthy van. I have been stranded more times than I choose to count, in parking lots and what not miles away from home, with my 3 small children. It is absolutely [xxx] that I have to have a "survival pack" food and water and strollers and things of that nature in my vehicle at all times in case we get stranded somewhere. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Every oil change I have gotten on this vehicle since around 50,000 miles, my mechanic has told me that I was 1 to 2 quarts low on oil. This last time I took it in I was 3 quarts low. I have my oil changed religiously at every 3000 miles. My car is getting on up in age but still shouldn't be burning this much oil. Looking online at various car forums about my same vehicle, a lot of owners seem to have a problem with their town and country's also burning oil.
I was at a red light and started to smell antifreeze. Thought it was the car in front of me and wasn't too worried it was my car as the temperature was fine. When I got to my final destination, I smelled antifreeze again and lifted the hood. Sure enough, a hose had busted coolant and it spewed all over the engine and engine parts. I took it to my mechanic to have fixed and he made a statement that he "couldn't tell you how many town and country's I've seen with this same problem." the part is the y hose for the heater/coolant hoses that connect to the back of the thermostat on the vehicle.
My 2008 town & country is burning oil and I it started who knows when. I took it to the dealership and they replaced the valve cover 3 times now. It needs replaced again but they are waiting to hear from chrysler. I think the whole van should be recalled. I bought a vehicle that was supposed to be safe and reliable not take it to get fixed every month. I shouldn't have to check the oil every 500 miles. My 1997 chevy blazer was never this much trouble. I don't think I will ever own another chrysler again unless maybe it's free. Also the key is getting stuck in the ignition after being shut off. I have oil in my driveway and I'm stick of the repairs!
Brakes wear out and stop working every 10k miles. Engine consumes 1 quart of oil every 800 miles with no visible leaking or dripping.
I have a chrysler 2008 town and country with 66000 miles on it. While driving my van at approx 35 miles per hour the van suddenly flashed the electronic throttle control light, check engine light, and slippery condition light. The van lost the ability to press on the gas pedal and make it go. It continued to idle down the road, but the gas pedal made no difference on the speed I was going. I idled into a driveway, turned the van off, let it sit for approx 30 minutes, then restarted the van. The van started fine, but while driving it home it did the same thing. I idled the last 1/2 mile home to get the van in the driveway. The next morning I made a service appointment and drove the van to the dealership. It stopped running one time on the drive, which is approx 5 miles away from my house. I again had to stop the vehicle, put it in park, and restart the vehicle. The dealership called and said that it was a wire going to the electronic throttle control that needed to be repaired. I see that there was a service bulletin regarding this issue in the 2010 town and country and didn't know if the same bulletin applied to the 2008. I feel that this is a major safety issue as the van loses all ability to get up and go. Had I been driving on the highway when it lost all power I could have caused a major accident! Within the past month we have also replaced the egr valve, the power steering fluid line, and the power harnesses on the door. They are now taking apart the engine because it is making a "lifter tapping" noise.
This is more a drive-ability problem rather than a safety problem. My vehicles check engine light turned on. The code said the egr valve was bad and needed to be replaced. When I went looking for a part I found that there were so many of these failures that the part would be back ordered and I could not be told when the part would be in. This was a known problem back in 2005 and chrysler never fixed it. Because of the egr failure the vehicle gets poorer gas mileage and produces more pollution.
Engine stops completely when vehicle hits even minor bumps while being driven.
Several issues. Once while driving 40 MPH stopped and steering locked up coasted turned it off and back on, head lights dont always work, sometimes head lights and dash light up and then flicker on when closing doors, air works intermittendly. Sometimes stops and then starts back on. Wipers work sometimes wont stop. Interior lights turn on inside vehicle and don't turn off. So frustrating.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 to 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several seconds. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 61,000. Updated 04/03/13*lj updated 04/12/2013
2008 town and country limited 64000 miles. While driving vehicle, engine stalls intermittently. I noticed this when my steering became hard to turn.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when the vehicle independently decelerated to 25 MPH. The slippery road warning icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was maneuvered to the roadside and the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 2/25/13 *cn the consumer stated the roads were dry. Updated 03/07/13
Van stalled out and lost power steering and brakes while driving 43 MPH down 4 lane boulevard. Hard to get it to the side of the road while avoiding other vehicles. 3 small children in the van with me. 2 nd occurrence.
Van stalled and lost all power steering and brakes. Esp light was the only light illuminated. Dealership could not duplicate. No codes show up.
Within a mile after first start up of the day the car will die while driving when you let off the gas. The only dash light that comes on is the yellow stability control. Loss of power brakes and power steering occur with the dead engine. Have almost gone through red light as a result. Has been to the dealer 3 times with no resolution. Chrysler complaint has been contacted with no resolution.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while going 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited for 5 minutes and then tried to restart. The vehicle restarted and was driven to the dealer for inspection. The dealer stated that the fuel injector and the fuel system was flushed. The contact did not know if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,900.
Reoccuring excessive oil consumption. Had 4 oil consumptions test done. Test on 6/8/12 failed. Burned 3 quarts of oil in 2589 miles. Filed lemon law in feb 2012 for excessive oil consumption and other issues that have been repaired more than 3x. Chrysler has denied the lawsuit. Seeking further actions against chrysler at this time. Van is currently at dealership undergoing oil compression and leak down test as advised by chrysler. Dealership is not returning phone calls and will not tell me results of test. Dealership states they are waiting for further response from chrysler. I have been provided a rental car per extended warranty coverage. Van has been repaired more than 30 times for multiple issues & recalls since possesion at 176 miles.
Check engine light came on. Had vehicle diagnostics test done at local chrysler/dodge/jeep dealer. Bad egr valve to blame. Found out through mechanic and online forums this is a common problem. Also, the egr valve replacement is on national back order by over 6000!!! Definitely should be recalled!!!!!
Egr valve needs replacement after only 55,000 miles/ 88,000 km, check engine light came on. Dealership-only item, quantity 6000 on back-order. Why only dealership item? Why 6000 on back order?? Fuel economy in low double-digits, causing excessive fuel usage and pollution. Pls help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted within a minute, but the steering wheel had become very difficult to steer. The failure occurred at least four times. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who stated that the erg valve needed to be replaced but the part was on back order. The parts would takeat least a month to arrive. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.
The engine just stalled with no warning. Had no power steering or brakes. Just pulled out of a parking lot where the car was sitting for a few hours. This is the third time this has done it.
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