Transmission abruptly, seems as if it cannot find the correct position to shift to causing an extreme vibration. At times it feels as if the vehicle is going to come to a stop. This can be dangerous should the transmission stop while at highway speeds. This problem also seems to distract, or scare the driver since at times the transmission makes a loud bang.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While shifting gears, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
When driving on a flat surface between 35 and 45 MPH there is a shuddering/stuttering that happens. It feels like the van does not know whether to speed up or slow down. Sometimes when this happens the vehicle will completely shutoiff/stall causing steering and braking to be reduced. I have to quickly put vehicle in neutral and then restart. If I keep rpms high by staying in a lower gear there is no stuttering/shuddering
While I was driving on the on-ramp to a highway my car hit a bump and lost control and I started sliding. Thankfully there happened to be no one coming. I noticed that when my van stopped halfway in a ditch and halfway on the left lane I went to move my vehicle it wouldn't move so I then noticed it was off but still in drive and the key was still on. So I put it in park and shut it off then turned it back on then was able to proceed driving but since then my esp/bas, and traction control light have been on. After having that happened I had the recall on my van fixed. Well the lights are still there and now the driving is worse. I cant control my steering and they say it is my steering angle sensor. They also say my catalytic converter needs fixed and a PCM flash. Which I don't understand how all these problems started since my ignition unwillingly shut off. I am thinking that caused a power surge, and now its going to cost me $2000 to fix it if not more. My problems now are: 1) misfire in cylinder 4 2) rough idle 3) accelerating slowly while RPM's are above 3000 4) stumbling while driving (shakes or vibrates really bad while in drive/ or putters) 5) esp/bas, traction control, and check engine light illuminated on dash 6) steering wheel shakes from left to right on its own 7) loud engine noise 8) motor shakes 9) ABS reader says to replace steering angle sensor (clockspring) 10) there is more I just cannot think of it right now. This is currently what I have fixed in the last two weeks to see if it helps the problem. 1) oil change (always up to date) 2) spark plugs 3) spark plug wires 4) battery 5) ignition coil pack 6) upstream o2 sensor 7) recall done on win module ignition switch fobik key I have contacted chrysler to inform them of this and they tell me there is nothing they can do about it and its not a manufacture defect.
Transmission keeps on slipping
Van died while driving on highway. Stopped and restarted. A few minutes later the transmission stopped working (engine running, no power to wheels). Coasted to shoulder and then it started to work again.
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.
Traveling east on I 180, in left lane ready to turn onto I 80 east, took cruise control off and a loud revving noise occurred, engine shut down. Safely, through built up momentum was able to move across highway to berm off of right lane. Initially thought it might be transmission. Was towed to garage and after initial check, they thought it was a shifting rod. Transmission was removed from car and further testing showed it was the "torque converter". Part has been ordered, waiting till part comes in and can be replaced in car. If highway had not been clear behind us at the time of this incident, all 3 passengers in the van would have been killed by oncoming tractor trailers, etc. It was a very stressful moment for all of us.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving at 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as it increased in rpms. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.
Slowing down when approaching toll booth at night in main lane when van dies and will not start. Everything went dead (including hazard lights). Lucky we didn't get hit! Toll road authority truck pushed me to shoulder. After an about an hour, the van started.
Slowing down to turn and van dies (completely dead). Wont restart unless I disconnect battery and reboot system.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. 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 time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact experienced the vehicle not shifting into park and the contact had to maneuver the key to get the gears to shift into park. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 09/03/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. Once the key was inserted into the ignition, the gear inadvertently shifted into neutral without warning. 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 not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 96,655.
Van shuts down while driving. Loses power brakes and power steering. This has happened at least 5 times in past two years.
While driving my car has turned off due to the recall on the win module over 6 times now. Thank god I was driving at a low speed on a side street each time. I lose all power and the vehicle completely turns off. I do not feel safe in this car. I hope your conscience can withstand possible crashes and people losing their lives because your piece of [xxx] company has had over a year to fix this and has not. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission failure at stop sign. Very unsafe as I could have been hit by an oncoming vehicle. No warnings. Just a grinding noise and transmission halted. At the stop sign I stopped and then proceeded to accelerate when safe. But transmission failed within 5 feet. The oncoming car had to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting me. I was able to put the vehicle in park and push back. This occurred at new jersey mount laurel at centerton square shopping mt laurel nj at end of the parking lot in front the dsw shoe store. Car was maintained perfectly at the dealership [xxx] at lumberton nj. All service records are available. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While attempting to start the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift into the drive position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Our vehicle has front wheel bearings that are failing. We found that, unbeknownst to us, chrysler had extended the warranty on this part of the vehicle to 5 years or 90,000 miles. We currently have approximately 71,000 miles on the vehicle and our wheel bearings are bad. We have been told by both chrysler and the dealer that we are sol because it was not a recall, but an extended warranty. Never mind that our vehicle was purchased after the extended warranty was announced/ the issue was known to the dealer and we have put minimal miles on the van in the 3.5 years we have owned it.
2008 chrysler town & country. Consumer writes in regards to wireless ignition node module detents recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle shut off. The key fob was replaced. Also, the vehicle had a small transmission leak.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The contact would have to put the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 65,000. Ne
It would seem, that a 2008 chrysler town & country touring with only 48,000 miles on it would not need a new transmission. It is driven by a senior who does not "abuse" its' use. Car developed a "whirring noise" and after 4 different auto mechanic shops' (including the dealer where it was purchased) opinions, they all told me a new transmission was needed. I am now $3, 700 + poorer!
It started off horn blowing wipers going off and washer fluid squirting in the driveway no one in it. Then started doing that while driving at different speeds from standing still to 65 MPH. Also has like lost transmission, it would shutter like losing power,then be ok. It has shuttered at red lights horn going wipers going water spurting and stall out. I had a fairly new battery and it drained it and tested bad. The a.c. Goes off well the fan motor control does. My wife is afraid to drive the vehicle. It possessed. That's what we call it. I can for see this could cause a serious accident. My teenage daughter drives it to some times and not being a experienced driver like an adult im afraid to let her drive it.thank for litening. Im reading on line this is happening to a lot of other people.
Chrysler town and country 2008 van has been an issue for some time now. The van has been at the dealership(s) well over 10+ times regarding the same exact problems. I have video of the problem also. Chrysler's tech engineers at chrysler corporate have been involved to also having a chrysler corporate engineer look at the van at one of the dealerships in person. The van has been at dealership for over 2 months trying to fix the problem and another dealership now has had it for over a month (still at dealership now) with similar and same problems we have had with the van for years. The dealership now cannot figure out what's going on, chrysler tech engineers corporate are involved again and they still have not figured out what is going on. Issues with t&c van; (1) at times the van won't turn over at all. (2) van will turn over but won't go into gear. (3) van makes clicking noise when trying to start, won't turn over. (4) van was stuck in 2nd gear, drove 12 miles home would not change out of gear (video of this) (5) dealership states that they can't see any prompts or error codes when hooked up to tester at dealership. (6) gear stuck if you giggle the gear shift at times the van will go into gear. (7) if you can force the gear shift manually to "n" roll forward or back the car might start. (8) sliding doors have been in multiple times with not opening or close electrically.
Since I have purchased my 2008 town & country I have had the same repetitive problems. Sliding doors not working properly, radio doesn't shut off when key is out of ignition, van turns off while driving, brakes and rotors replaced three times, and most of all car not starting! When the key is in ignition I turn to start and it makes a clicking sound but doesn't turn on. I would have to wait several minutes to half hour continuously trying until car starts. I have video taped each incident for the last 3 years showed to dealership and they still insist nothing is wrong with vehicle. I have alerted chrysler corporate and filed a complaint july 2014.
I have a 2008 town &country touring minivan for 3 yrs but now at every oil change the mechanic tells me that the car burning oil and it stalling and at high speed it gets little scary. It need a recall the motor should not be burning oil every 3000 miles and I always change my oil at 2900 and cleaning the motor gets expensive every oil change for me goes for over $150.00 because the motor burning oil have this check before something happens.
Our van makes a grinding or rubbing noise coming from the front end/axles. It is especially noticeable when we are turning. It sounds like a fluttering/grinding of metal or some part that is revolving with the wheels as we drive. We had the brake rotors replaced and pads replaced. That helped with the shimmy we felt while braking, but the rubbing/grinding sounds persist. We are being told it might be wheel bearings. Others have reported similar problem to the federal safety agency for this model/year t&c mini van. There is a service notification k19 for this exact problem on some 2008 models. I think our van VIN# should be added to that list of "some 2008 models."
It started by engine cutting off while running down the road 20 - 50 MPH we shift to neutral and restart it. This has been happening ever since we purchased it from the dealership in myrtle beach. They worked on it and said it something about the valves were dirty and charges us $300. And it continued cutting off on us on the way back home. This happens every time we drive it. We took it to the dealership in conway, sc and they could find nothing wrong. I left there, drive away on the busy highway and it cuts off a number of times. I have complained to both dealerships a number of times and they do not know what to do. I have taken it to a local mechanic and he is also puzzled. We have replaced the fuel pump, water pump and timing belt, battery. Yesterday, november 30th we came from long ave. To 701 approximately 3-5 miles and it cut off 5 times while doing approximately 45 - 50 MPH. We turned onto 701 and it cut off 3 times in less than a mile. The last time it cut off we making a left turn, luckily the light was green (busy intersection - 4 way traffic/shopping center. We got through the intersection and pulled off road because it would not start. When we turned the ignition on it would just click one time. After about 10 minutes it started and we went the last half mile home with the vehicle jumping and skipping all the way. We are afraid to leave home on it for fear of an accident or getting stranded. We feel this is a factory problem and should not be a burden on us. Since 1995 we have purchased 10 chrysler products and this is the worse.what do you plan to do about this problem.
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.
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. There are only 65000 miles on the vehicle overall. 45000 on this particular transmission. I called chrysler and all they tell me is that it's out of warranty. It's obviously their inadequate parts and it's just a matter of time before the transmission fails on the freeway and someone gets injured. How many accidents need to happen before chrysler steps up and puts a good transmission on their vehicles?
Engine stops completely when vehicle hits even minor bumps while being driven.
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