2008 Chrysler Town and Country fuel system problems

Filed Jan 28, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · NY · fire

I was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. I immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims against the make model of vehicle regarding fire issues do to manufacturers issues.

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 173,000 miles · IL

My van is not starting right away as it usually does. Had I been on the road would have caused a accident. The throttle light is on at the start, first it was the oil light. Had some mechanics say fuel pump but then read it is a fuse issue with the throttle

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 134,255 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 165,000 miles · ND

Strong fuel smell through the heating / defrost / air-conditioning system when stopped / stationary. This is a continuous problem.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · AR

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.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 117,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that she had to refuel the vehicle with fuel approximately every ten minutes as the fuel gauge continued to display empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop where it was diagnosed with a failure in injector number four that needed replacement. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The independent mechanic test drove the vehicle after the repairs, but the failures persisted. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as having a misfire in cylinder four. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was advised that it was not safe to drive. The independent mechanic suggested that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking excessively after being re-fueled, the air conditioner failed to function, and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (wheels of chicago, 6229 n western ave, chicago, il 60659, (773) 262-7500) indicated that the vehicle was not covered by a recall and diagnostic testing was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that it was unsafe to drive, and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and notify the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a solution to repair the vehicle. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed May 27, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Car gets totally possessed. It cuts off in the of driving one time on the highway. The lights wipers and horn goes on by itself and doesnt stop until the battery is disconnected. I came out the store and my wipers and horn was going off the keys were in my hand. While pumping gas the radio started playing and wipers going off. The keys were in my hand the doors unlock by themselves one they opened. While driving uphill. The car won't off when the key comes out. In the park and off position sometimes it doesn't start at all.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 88,500 miles · PA

I was dring when I notice temperature gage going up I pull over to check and I begging to smell gas so I open the resoirver for cooling fluid in I some) a strong odor of gas I took to mechanic and they stated it is a possible leak in the head gasket

Filed May 6, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 114,600 miles · NY

After the ignition switch recall was performed on my vehicle we experienced a stall condition that rendered the steering and brakes unusable for several seconds. The situation nearly resulted in an accident. The condition happen on a dry, sunny day while the car was in motion but not accelerating prior to going into a turn.