2008 Chrysler Town and Country: steering wheel locks up

Filed Apr 24, 2019 · Body, Electrical · NC

2008 chrysler town country. Consumer writes in regards to smoking engine compartment, defective A/C and ramp door. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle's failures began within the first week of owning it. While driving , all electrical power shut off. The engine would not shut off and began to smoke excessively with water gushing from the engine compartment. The horn randomly went off and was disabled by disconnecting the battery. The vehicle has shut off while driving and the steering wheel locked up simultaneously. While attempting to reverse out of the garage, the vehicle went forward instead and stalled out.

Filed Feb 17, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 75,000 miles · PA

While driving this van, this vehicle stops in middle of the driving and steering locks. I cannot move car left or right... It locks often. Make driving of this vehicle makes very dangerous and this is a life threatening defect. Why would a moving vehicle stops suddenly and it can be restarted after taking out the key anf placing it back in. This issue is occuring when vehicle is in motion. The same issue occures twice a month

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 115,247 miles · VA

While in motion the car will just turn off,steering wheel locked and I could not steer. It has turned off on me while driving on the highway with my children. It will start back up but can not go longer than a mile before it does it again.

Filed Nov 12, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 128,000 miles · CO

2008 chrysler town and country limited edition. At speeds between 10-72 MPH vehicle will shut off. There are no indications present when this happens, lights do not flash, no check engine warning lights, no warning etc. Vehicle shuts off intermittently only while in motion. Vehicle has shut off 9 times over a period of 11 months. Vehicle has never been exposed to any extreme weather condition, water, salts, or other items that might impact the vehicle. Vehicle has never run to of gas. Vehicle always has oil changes done before required times. Vehicle is driven very lightly. Condition- vehicle was driving at 32 MPH on a city road in killeen texas, taking a slight turn in a road. Angle of road was less than a 120 degree turn. Vehicle shut off with oncoming traffic and vehicles behind the van. Brakes locked up, steering wheel locked up, and gauges continue to work until vehicle stops. Vehicle did not restart for 3 minutes and 7 seconds. Condition- vehicle was driving down highway 90 in killeen texas near the tj mills exit. Speed was 72 MPH, vehicle lost all power and shut off. Steering wheel and brakes lock. Vehicle nearly caused a multi car collision, but due to other drivers being aware no accident happened. Condition- fort hood texas, vehicle is driving down the road, near a stop light approaching at a speed of 13 MPH. Vehicle shuts off, steering locks, brakes lock, and vehicle will not go out of drive. Vehicle is nearly hit by traffic from behind. Military police arrive on scene and assist driver with moving vehicle to a safe location. Vehicle did start after 22 minutes and 7 seconds. Vehicle was driving straight, there were no hills present. After researching multiple sites, threads, forums, and business, this is a common problem that requires immediate attention for safety of life.

Filed Jul 1, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 208,000 miles · OK

I have a 2008 chrysler town and country. My VIN number is [xxx]. I had the recall (r03 / the federal safety agency 14v‑373) done to my vehicle that when driving the vehicle just turns off and steering locks. So I took my vehicle in for repair of this recall however, it still does the same thing. Whenever driving it turns off and locks wheel which in several instances me and my family could have been involved in an accident. I also let a friend borrow the vehicle and it did the same thing to him. Now I took it back to the dealership which is jeep chrysler located at 55 w I 240 service rd, oklahoma city, ok 73139. They stated the codes did not show a module repair and they could not replicate the problem. However, this is the same issue as before. They supposedly replaced the module and the key fobs before during the recall repair. They wanted me to pay and authorize a two hour diagnostic for a problem that should have already been repaired. This has been an ongoing problem with this vehicle since I purchased it. However, when I first went in 2011 and addressed the issue with jeep chrysler organization. They stated they could not duplicate the problem. However, years later now that a recall for the same issue that was reported by me previously , they tried fixing it. Attached is the recall for this problem. Even after they allegedly repaired this problem, it still does the same thing as before turns off, so the problem was not fixed correctly. Now they are wanting me to pay for further testing of my vehicle before they will repair the issue. It is a true safety hazard and could lead to serious injury. I also have witnesses who have noticed this problem that they claim they can't duplicate at the shop. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 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 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 Jul 16, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 82,000 miles · NY

While driving the van stopped working, instrument panel lit up, AC and radio turned off,steering locked and brakes did not work. Contacted local dealership they were unable to diagnose after 2 days. Took it home and same thing happened on 7/11/14. Brought to non-dealership mechanic who is looking into steering column/electrical problem but still nothing after 3 days. I have an extended warranty on vehicle so plan to submit expenses to chrysler.