2009 Chrysler Town and Country: engine overheating

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was hot. Also, a pinging sound was heard and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. Once the vehicle would signal that it was overheating, the temperature gauge would revert back to normal and the pinging sound and warning indicator ceased. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and repaired. The specifics of the diagnosis and repair were unknown; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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 3, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · PR

Fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and module the ABS control

Filed Apr 21, 2013 · Brakes, Seats · 47,929 miles · OH

November 9, 2011 had to replace rear brakes for the 2nd time in less than 2 years in ownership of vehicle. Tire sensor failed and tire deployed. April 4, 2013 additional tire sensors blow out or failed without any prior notification had to replace 3 tire sensors. Brakes also had to be replaced within a 15 month period. Less than 20,000 miles. There is clearly something wrong with the products/material used to construct this vehicle. 2013 heating unit appears to overheat my driver seat causing leather on seat to began to crack. Chrysler motors was place on written notice of these problems as early as january 18,2012 but failed to respond or do anything to address my concerns.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · 1,700 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently pull towards the right while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be aligned at least seven times, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was operating within specifications. The failure mileage was 1,700. The consumer also stated there was an issue with the brake calipers and its related components. The guide pins on the caliper was corroded which caused the brakes to drag, and in turn caused overheating conditions . Also, the tire, aluminum wheel, pads, wheel bearings, ABS, fluids, seals, hoses and other rubber type items not limited to mounting to grommets and other chassis components failed. Updated evoq 10/24/12...updated 05/22/13 *bf updated 05/30/2013

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Brakes · 6,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH when pressure was applied to the brakes and the steering wheel began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the front rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There were numerous times that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the similar failure. A front end alignment and wheel balancing were performed and the problem persisted. An independent mechanic stated the manufacturer designed the vehicle with extremely small brakes and the improper size resulted in premature brake and rotor wear, and would require replacement every 6,000 miles. He also mentioned faulty rotors were a common problem with this model year vehicle. Most recently, the contact experienced the front brake calipers sticking and overheating. The manufacturer was notified of the defects and they accepted the responsibility to replace the front rotors and brakes at their expense. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2011 · Brakes · 9,912 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not stop. The contact used the emergency brake to stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the front rotors had overheated and warped. The dealer replaced the front rotors and brake pds. Two months later, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the front rotors and brake pads. In august 2010, the failure occurred again. The front rotors and brake pads were replaced again. The failure occurred again january 2011 and the front brakes were cleaned. The same failure occurred again so the vehicle was taken to a different dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed new front rotors and brake pads. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 9,912 and the current mileage was 21,000.