2010 Chrysler Town and Country driver assistance problems

Filed Sep 20, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 115,000 miles · MD

I was driving yesterday with my 3 kids and the van shutdown without warning at highway speeds. It became a very dangerous event since we did not have breaking and very difficult to steer. After, getting to the shoulder, the vehicle would not start again, although it had a full tank of fuel. The key gets stuck in the on position. And it lock the starter in the ignition phase as if I was holding the key on after the car starts. I cycled the key and noticed that if I held it right, it would not lock the starter in the starting position. However, it would not turn on. I saw there were recalls on this vehicle and one about the ignition.

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 108,000 miles · MI

Driving on freeway the check engine light came on and van shifted into 3rd gear without warning. Diagnosed with stuck valve and gear stuck in 3rd or 2nd year. Van wouldn't drive over 45 rpms had to exit freeway fast. Rpms acting sporadically from 0 to 5 dropping rapidly and increasing. My life was at risked due to fast traffic approaching. Semi's, cars and trucks headed towards me at 75 MPH.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 77,000 miles · WI

I have had to replace the tipm twice in the 1 year I owned the vehicle. First issue I had was with the vehicle not starting after many attempts while in a undesirable location. The second time the tipm was replaced was after my headlights would either work or not work and sometimes only one headlight would turn on. It was sporadic. This could lead to safety issues.

Filed Jun 9, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 116,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently, the steering wheel became firm, and the vehicle stalled with the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact was also unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact waited for approximately three minutes and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to livonia chrysler jeep located at 30777 plymouth rd, livonia, mi 48150, (734) 525-5000. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact associated the failure was the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed May 15, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 70,000 miles · MD

While driving on a flat straight road around 35-45 MPH vehicle (about 80k miles) lost all power and steering. Was lucky to get on the shoulder and restart the car. This has happened twice in the last month. All other recalls and repairs are up to date.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 118,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was in motion on suburban street at speed of 40-45mph in a straight forward direction. Tire/traction symbol flashed on, then vehicle momentarily lost power. All lights flashed off, then came back on. Acceleration cut out, then resumed (foot was still on pedal). Steering temporarily locked up, then the steering wheel released so I could steer again.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was in motion on suburban street at speed of 40-45mph in a straight forward direction. Tire/traction symbol flashed on, then vehicle lost all power. There was no lighting, accelerating, braking, or steering control. Vehicle slowed to stop. Removed key from ignition...re-inserted key and re-started ignition. Vehicle then drove normally.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was in motion on city street at speed of 25-30mph in a straight forward direction. Tire/traction symbol flashed on, then vehicle lost all power. There was no lighting, accelerating, braking, or steering control. Vehicle slowed to stop. Removed key from ignition...re-inserted key and re-started ignition. Vehicle then drove normally.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 112,600 miles · CA

The problem is getting worse. It quit on the road 4 times. Always in the 20-30 MPH range. The stabilizer light goes on, then power steering fails, breaks do not respond. Have to pull out key and restart. It has been getting worse over the last 6 months. Mechanics have no idea and say diagnostic check out fine. What do you do! I try 4 kids around in this thing!

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Driver assistance · 187,673 miles · NM

While driving on the highway all the warning lights came on and the vehicle died. Total loss of control. Pulled over on the side of road. I had no power, no emergency lights. After about 10 minutes I started the car and was able to drive home. The same problem persisted and I took it to the dealership to have the problem analyzed. The dealership was not able to find the problem and told me to take the vehicle home. Since the problem continued I returned to the dealership three more time and they still were not able to find the problem. The last time the vehicle was in the shop called the chrysler corporation and they called the dealership. The chrysler corporation was given the same story. I researched on the internet to attempt to find out if other owners had similar problems, there were several reported but their dealerships could not identify the problem either. I have not used the vehicle since the dealership checked it, several people have inquire about buying the vehicle but I am afraid to sell it and have them driving on a highway/freeway at 70mph and the vehicle stops and an accident happens. Can you help??????