2010 Chrysler Town and Country: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Fuel system, Steering · 101,000 miles · WV

Vehicle stalls while driving constantly. It seems to be worse at slower speeds, but does happen at higher speeds. When the stall occurs, you often see the ABS light come on. The car loses power steering. You have to pull over and restart or sometimes can put it into neutral and restart while driving. There are other times car seems to surge forward for no reason. It's often difficult to start.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MI

Vehicle stalls while driving. Radio turns off while driving. Unintended acceleration. One occurrence of not shifting out of 2nd gear. Clicking noise heard from outside of vehicle when off for extended period of time.

Filed Feb 19, 2015 · Acceleration · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred on two separate occasions. The contact was able to gradually slow the vehicle down by constantly depressing the brake pedal. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 4/6/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle accelerated twice. The consumer stated the vehicle continued to accelerate even when he removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. Updated 04/14/15

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Acceleration · NY · crash

2010 chrysler town and country. Chrysler sudden acceleration *cn the consumer stated as she was making a turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Braking had no affect on the vehicle. She fell off the seat and the vehicle went over a curb. It continued to go down a hill and crashed into a fence, then hit some trees, the vehicle continued in speed, went down a curb, crossed the street, went over another curb and over a private property and then hit another fence. The vehicle finally came to rest.

Filed Dec 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 79,840 miles · MI

Appears related to the federal safety agency action number: dp14004 problem: sudden unintended and uncontrollable acceleration sudden unintended acceleration of our 2010 chrysler town and country touring was experienced on 2 occasions (8/2/14 and 12/5/14) nearly resulting in a serious accident on each occurrence. Both incidents occurred under similar circumstances. While traveling on a freeway @ approximately 65 MPH bearing left (either to change lanes or on a curve ) and accelerating, the accelerator pedal drops to the floor with uncontrolled full throttle acceleration. Braking did not stop the acceleration and emergency evasive maneuvers were required to avoid serious accidents on both occasions. Shifting in and out of neutral several times was performed and eventually the accelerator returned to normal operation. I am unsure what caused the unintended acceleration to stop. Key information identical during both incidents: 1. Engine oil was changed within days of each incident. Oil change reminder counter was reset using manufacturer reset procedure. 2. Left turn signal was engaged. 3. Traveling at approximately 65 MPH when beginning acceleration (transmission downshifted). 4. Throttle position was approximately 30-40% throttle to accelerate to pass or get up to speed after a curved freeway entrance ramp. 5. Vehicle had been driven for approximately 25 minutes prior to sudden acceleration on each occurrence (however in two completely separate locations). 6. This occurred on 2 occasions with 2 different drivers. 7. Both incidents occurred while on a freeway. 8. Duration of incidents: approximately 10-20 seconds. This appears to be a software bug (I am an it professional and electrical engineer by degree). This needs to be fixed immediately for the safety of my family and the general public.