2009 Chrysler Town and Country: engine failure

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Brakes · NJ

For the second time since owning the car I had to replace both rear brake calipers, because they seized up and the rear brakes were not working at all, causing the front pads to wear excessively. I feel this is a design defect, undersized calipers/brakes that heat up excessively, causing them to seize. I drive on flat nj highways, so there is no mountain driving involved, that could overheat the brakes. The first time, each sized failed separately and this results in a safety hazard, as if just 1 seizes, both rear brakes do not work. There is no indication of the failure, other than it feeling funny, when you brake. I find hundreds of people complaining about this same issue on websites like lemonlaw.com

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 145,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. While driving at various speeds, the power steering and brakes seized and the vehicle decelerated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, shifted into park, and restarted the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system), which had been expanded into the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The vehicle was not included in the new expanded recall. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · IN

When we bought the vehicle (at around 80k miles) we noticed that you could smell coolant at times, but were told it was nothing. When we took it in for service we were told that it was 2 quarts low on oil. I asked the shop that did the first oil change, thinking maybe they didn't do a proper job- he mentioned that this was a common issue with this year of town & country. I took it in for a recall- a good friend wanted to perform an oil consumption test. Come to find out, it was burning oil at a rapid rate. If I hadn't been aware & checking the oil on almost a daily basis, it could have run out & the engine seized. The burning oil causes issues with the rings as well.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. When the key was placed in the ignition to the on position, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2015 · Electrical · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition, the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part for the recall 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 unknown.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 20,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the starter was replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also received notice of the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) in august of 2014, but the part needed to repair the vehicle was not available and no estimated time to receive the part could be provided. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Electrical · 109,579 miles · MN

This is a follow up to odi number 10604831. Soon after I filed this complaint; I attempted to start the vehicle and there was only a small detected attempt when I turned the ignition switch. I followed up 5 to 6 more attempts and it started normally, I noticed when I would be unsuccessful at engaging the switch, it did not draw any current or effect the light. This continued not wanting to start over the past 3 to 4 weeks, I would estimate 12 to 15 times. There were times, it took longer--putting in neutral, to using my wife's key before it would start. I was getting nervous to thinking one of these times it would not be starting or to die in traffic. So today I had mills dealership here in willmar install a new switch....thinking my problems would be solved, think again. The short time I drove it this afternoon. The engine died when I went to slow up for a stop sign, which is usually when it would happen. Also starting it once it took 3 twist of the switch before it started, which was an improvement. Can I get a call from a specialist to what may be going on, I do some answers.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Engine · 100,942 miles · MN

My complaint to dealer on 03/03/2014 was the vehicle while driving in city traffic had stalled out twice in the past week to 10 days. It would also run very rough / sluggish for a short period of time. The results from superstition springs chrysler dealership are: "cel was on, engine died twice, runs fine now checked vehicle, no dtc's are in PCM at this time. Drove vehicle and was unable to duplicate stalling. It has stalled out several times in past 3 months, the last time, yesterday it happened to my wife...the next time, she will call.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Engine · 2,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled times without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed however, the diagnostics was unable to locate a failure code. The dealer then replaced the engine oil and advised the contact that the vehicle did not exhibit a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage 51,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Aug 1, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 80,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the skid control warning light illuminated and the anti-braking system engaged. The front passenger side axle then seized, causing the tire to grind and feel as if it was slipping from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the front hub assembly. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 80,000.