The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while pulling out of the parking space or while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started stalling. The contact stated that the ignition key was loose, and whenever the key was jiggled, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2010 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems
269 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 22 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 269
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 22
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module1
- Frontal1
At what mileage
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Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Recall number 20V396000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V‑139.
Recall number 14V373000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for the federal safety agency Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with the federal safety agency Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see the federal safety agency Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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What 2010 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly lost motive power. The failure caused a loss of power steering and power braking. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
See attached document for complaint.
Recall repair for Chrysler recall W09 did not work. Airbag emblem still peeled from steering wheel. In event that drivers airbag deploys the emblem would be launched at the drivers face which could cause injury.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving below 35 MPH on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact believed that the failure was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.
My vehicle was involved in a bad accident on September 1, 2023. The Air Bags FAILED TO DEPLOY! As a result, my Daughter sustained injuries. My insurance company is chomping at the bit to crush it! They have already totaled it. They don't care that someone needs to investigate this accident and find out WHY THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY! GEICO is my insurance company. I want it checked out so that if there is a problem maybe you can issue some kind of recall. Please move with the utmost speed to beat the car to the crusher! Thank you!
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while his sister-in-law was driving 45-50 MPH, the HVAC system inadvertently turned off and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the vehicle stalled. The contact who is an independent mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Local chyrsler will not replace parts that have been recalled. I was told when to come in to have the parts replaced. they had the parts. I came in, after 3 hours they told me they had to order the parts. The next morning they emailed they had the parts. I could come in the next day at 2:00,I said ok. Then I received an email an hour later that my appointment was at 9:21 that morning,it was now about 11. I don't have a phone, and my emails were blocked when I tried to contact them. They are giving me the royal run around. Can you help me? Should I just forget the whole matter? Dealer is in Gaylord. ; ;
My wife had a collision with another vehicle. She rear ended a pick up truck. The airbags deployed sending a retainer from the driver side airbag into her cheek. The piece was embedded in her cheek from Dec 27 2022 until Jan 17 2023. She saw two doctors about the issue they thought she had a bump from the airbag deploying and a small cut. No one thought twice about it. On Jan 17 2023 she went to prompt care and told them she thinks there was something embedded they agreed and told her to contact a surgeon. The referral was placed for a surgeon however on the evening of Jan 17 2023 she scratched the scab and then the scab fell off and the little snap like retainer fell out.
Questions about the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country airbags
Does the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 269 complaints about the airbags of the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V396000, 14V373000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have bad airbags?
The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (375 complaints), 2010 (269 complaints) and 2009 (191 complaints).
Other 2010 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Electrical 978Engine 327Brakes 165Steering 128Driver assistance 85Lights 78Transmission 67Body 37Visibility 33Acceleration 32Fuel system 29Wheels 29Tires 17Suspension 10Locks 9Seats 9Seat belts 2
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