2008 Chrysler Town and Country: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 75,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong hesitation. The check engine warning light randomly illuminated and the vehicle stalled numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic twice who replaced the egr valve and vacuum line. The dealer also completed a manufacturer recall repair for the ignition switch; however, the vehicle continued to hesitate. While driving less than 15 MPH, the vehicle independently surged forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained a whiplash. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 130,579 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated as though it would stall and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,579. Parts distribution disconnect.

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 Oct 22, 2015 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · IL

My van started making a crunching noise while driving(on a city street), so I took it to my repairman and he said it was a transmission. It hesitates to go into gear and "thunks" while driving. I got it home and it is sitting in my driveway.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Electrical · 121,192 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000(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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,192.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While waiting for the part from the dealer, the vehicle surged forward and lost power. The contact felt as if the vehicle would stall numerous times. The vehicle hesitated and failed to start for years. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The contact notified the dealer several times and they placed the contact on a waiting list. The contact received no follow-up call from the dealer for years. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · TX

I have been waiting to be notified that the frequency operated button ignition key has come in. Today when I went to start the van it seems that it wants to start but hesitates I tried several times but it kept doing the same thing. I cleaned the air filter, checked the hoses and battery but found nothing wrong. When I called the dealer they said they would call me back. I then called the chrysler recall 800 number and was informed that the part was still not available. I asked if there was a solution and the gentleman said it could be from 1-3 months before the part was available. This is my only means of transportation and he stated if I changed the ignition module I would not be reimbursed, I have already replaced the fuel pump in the tank at 50,000 miles the sway bar on the right was replaced and I still need to replace the left one. I usually travel with my grandchildren and it has been one issue or another since I bought it. The brakes and rotors have also been replaced because it would be slow in braking causing a dangerous situation.

Filed Dec 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 81,835 miles · WA

For the past several months the car will not start and takes several tries to successfully start the car. It hesitates at around 35 MPH and tries to stall. I have been waiting for chrysler to follow up with a second (l-25) recall notice. Yesterday, 12/14/14 while going around a round-about it died completely and I lost power steering, and all power to the car. I was able to restart the car and return it home. This is my main form of transportation, used to take the kids to school and activities. I was told by the dealer today they have been advised not to touch it by chrysler and told to contact chrysler. The representative at chrysler said I needed to take it up with the dealer as it is not a matter of having a part, but that chrysler does not have a solution. This is very concerning, as it poses a serious safety to concern to me, my kids, and other drivers. Please let me know what recourse I have in getting chrysler to complete the full repair to my satisfaction. **the mopar website says parts are available. It would seem a huge liability that chrysler would not make driver and passenger safety priority.