2008 Chrysler Town and Country: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · 167,000 miles · FL · crash

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the Manufacturer's Campaign Numbers: R03 (Wireless Ignition Node Module) and W09 (Driver Air Bag Emblem). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the anti-theft alarm system, windshield wipers, and door locks were inadvertently activated. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to correct the failure. The failure caused two minor collisions with no injuries sustained, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to Napleton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1460 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744) and diagnosed with clockspring failure. The contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · NJ · fire

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

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 75,000 miles · VA

Was driving and the following electrical items starting on their own: door locks ' lock and unlock repeatedly windshield wipers ' highest setting non-stop windshield wiper fluid (used all the fluid) lights ' flashing on and off horn ' repeatedly going on and off stopped car in road and turned off car and took out the key and still the issue continued for 20 minutes until we were able to disconnect the cable to the battery at which time it all stopped. Thinking that maybe this would reset it all we tried to put the cable back on the battery and it all started again. Because we had to move it out of the road and could not get the car into neutral to push it, we started the car again and all the same issues continued as above. After driving about 100 feet to put the car in a driveway, it all stopped except a warning light for traction control. After 100 feet more, all lights were gone and the car seemed normal. Drove the car home and had no issues. Look to see if there were any trouble codes (have a code reader) and no codes are present looking internet, I found literally thousands of similar complaints and issues with this car and other dodge (durango for example, caravan) and jeep (cherokee for example). Almost all of them said that issue was tipm defective.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Electrical, Seats · NV

We have had intermittent problems with rear air conditioner citing in and out car torn in over but not starting randomly front door locks only work sometimes the driver seat goes back and forth randomly while driving intermittently windshield wipers go on and off randomly instrument panel lights up and shuts off intermittently some time the radio won't shut off when the car has been shut off and door is opened stays on for at least 5-10 minutes can't shut off even with the button. Was told by chrysler the tipm needed to be replaced had it replaced for just under $1000 still having all the issues

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) where updates were made to the software. After the recall service, while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The instrument panel light also illuminated. Additionally, the key fob would not release the door locks. All of the electrical components of the vehicle failed and caused the vehicle to completely shut down. The contact was unable to enter the vehicle because a manual key was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and there were no additional repairs made to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 107,000 miles · MI

I took my car in for a recall on an ignition win module recall. The car was given back to me with several electrical issues and is now very unsafe to drive. Dealer replaced the part 4x now says its my issue!! My car was working properly when it was given to the dealer and was not returned to me in the same condition. The dealer experienced and witnessed this issue and says they cant find anything wrong with it. The only way they will help me is if I pay. My car will randomly light up the dash like I just turned it on, wipers go on by themselves, I have no dials on the dash they all bottom out to zero so I have no idea how fast im going, my turn signals and head lights go on and off, even in the dark! My car doesnt register in park so my doors wont open. After I take the key out it will light up as if key is in it and its not. Not safe for driving but I have no other options at this point! Attached is a link to show a video of just a small bit of the issues with my van since part replacement. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7dwd8inlfi

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Electrical · 86,000 miles · TX

Gauges flickering while driving. Then sliding door will not open electrically. Door opened after restarting van. However, van would not start later. Had to walk!

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · SC

The electrical system on this van is possessed. The horn will go off on it's own. The wipers will start going back and forth. Sometimes the doors won't unlock. The sliding door has closed on my son. The transmission won't go out of first gear. I've taken it to mechanics and they look at me like I'm crazy. I've read about multiple owners having this same problem and how frustrated they are when trying to get it fixed. These problems happen at any time regardless of whether the vehicle is driving or if it is stationary. Chrysler needs to recall these vehicles and issue a full reimbursement. They're not safe!

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 50,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that that when the key was turned to the off position, the vehicle remained on. In addition, the door locks, the wiper blades and the horn activated erroneously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v373000(electrical system) was received in may 2015. After contacting both the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the horn activated, the door locks independently locked and unlocked, the windshield wipers were in motion, and washer fluid was rushing out of the reservoirs. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the total integrated power module had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2015 · Electrical · 92,102 miles · MA

On several occasions the following conditions occurred to my 2008 chrysler town and country mini-van: both while car was running and with no key in the ignition. Horn activates, headlights flicker, windshield wiper both front and rear activate, windshield washer fluid ejects from vehicle also front and back. Door locks go up and down causing difficulty both entering and exiting the vehicle. Dash lights flicker and check engine light comes on.