2010 Chrysler Town and Country: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 165,480 miles · OH

2010 dodge town & country air bag light on which causes horn not to work an cruise control.

Filed Dec 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · AZ

Randomly loses power, sometimes a split second, other times a complete shut down and doesn't let key go. Sometimes it causes things to stop working, like cruise control. More often when lights are on and other things used, like A/C or turn signals. Sometimes when only lights are used, and sometimes lights not even on.

Filed Sep 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 83,000 miles · NC

All warning lights on dash board light up while driving. Wipers come on(won't shut off), if cruise control is on gears won't change. Happens on city street and highway. Purchased in 2014 has been checked 3 times. Temporary fix 2 times. Third time I was told the best guess would cost $1,000.00. Emphasized that this is a guess. When I stop the vehicle and take the key out and put it back in and restart the car it helps.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · MI

While heading to my son's hockey tournament in michigan's up with a van loaded with the entire family, I was traveling approximately 65 MPH when the vehicle began to accelerate for no apparent reason. I attempted to turn off the cruise by pushing the coast button, I hit the breaks hoping that would stop the acceleration (it didn't) after accelerating to 80+ MPH, I broke the cruise control lever off the steering column and pulled onto the shoulder. Eventually, the van slowed and the engine RPM's dropped. It was a hellava white knuckle ride and we were all glad it was over. Haven't tried the cruise control since.

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 77,000 miles · NC

I was driving about 50 MPH on a straightaway (city street) when I noticed the speed reducing. Then, I noticed cruise control had turned off and the esp light turned on. Power steering then was gone and power brakes. I steered to the side of the road and turned off and restarted the car. All was fine after restarting. At the time of the car shutting down, all lights and the radio were working fine. Note: the previous recall of 14v373000 does not apply to this van as it was manufactured in august of 2010. My theory is that the ignition switch failure that was cited in the above stated recall applies to not just vehicles manufactured before june 2010 but applies to this vehicle, as well. This was the third incidence.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 90,000 miles · IN

I was driving on a state road at about 60 MPH when the van died. I was able to glide off the road and restart it. It has happened several times since, at various speeds. Also, sometimes when I brake, the car pulls to one side or the other, or the steering wheel vibrates. Again, at various times, and at various speeds. Also, the RPM drop while at a steady speed, and twice have revved high while on cruise control. All these problems are intermittent and do not show up on diagnostics at the dealer. I had the transmission replaced, because that did show up on diagnostics at the tom o'brien chrysler dealership, but the problems continue, and I may have spent that money unnecessarily. I found on my own that there is a recall on the win module and the key fob--the reasons for the car dying while driving--and will get them replaced. But I resent that I paid for a new transmission and that wasn't the problem, and that chrysler most likely has been aware of this problem for years but allowed the vehicle to be sold, putting our lives in danger.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical · 51,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the instrument panel began to malfunction and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted independently but the failure recurred multiple times. The contact stated that the ABS, brake and traction control warning lights had illuminated intermittently while driving and the radio would shut off or the transmission would become stuck in gear. The vehicle had been taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis of the failure. The mechanic stated that there was electrical failure present but was unable to diagnose the exact cause or origin. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 72,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and the contact engaged the service brakes. However, the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle continued to rev. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled after placing the key into auxiliary mode but the failure recurred once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure but decided to install a recorder on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving 35 MPH. All lights on the instrumental panel illuminated, and the door locks, air conditioning and radio failed. The dealer analyzed the recording and diagnosed that the win module would need to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 56,000 miles · MI

Driving in residential area less than 20mph, rpms exceeded 3000, had to set foot on break hard to hold back vehicle from accelerating, gas pedal did not physically move and cruise control was not on, placed vehicle in neutral rpms remained high, had to shut down vehicle. Restarted rpms remained in normal range. Since incident vehicle runs very hot, no trouble lights on, oil and other fluid levels safe. Most recent smell of "hot" wiring melting/burning smell. Hood very hot to touch and cool air temperatures for weather conditions, blows very hot air through vents. Reported to dealership was told no trouble lights not much they can do as no current recall.

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Acceleration · 34,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact was driving downhill with the cruise control set to 55 MPH when he attempted to deactivate the cruise control but the vehicle would not respond. The contact shifted into neutral and was able to maneuver the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. Updated 11/29/11

Filed Mar 22, 2010 · Acceleration · 2,600 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged the vehicle suddenly down shifted twice without warning causing the RPM's to rise to 5000. The contact applied the brakes in order to disengage the cruise control and stop the vehicle. The contact previously traded in his 2008 town & country due to a defective cruise control electronic sensor. He has requested that the dealer buy back the 2010 vehicle since it could not be repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 2,600.