While in motion my car turns off while driving. While in park sometimes it will not start right away but everything else turns on.
2010 Chrysler Town and Country driver assistance complaints
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While driving the car unexpectedly cut power to the engine. The electronic stability control light illuminated. Without the ability to drive I slowly coasted to the side of the road. I put the car in park and then in drive again but still the gas petal was not having any effect. I had to shut the car off and restart to get going again. The van is new to us and has happened twice in the three days we've owned it. This is extremely unsafe as it is a complete loss of power in the middle of driving and I can easily see how this unexpected event could cause a rear end collision.
The following has occurred several times. The last occurrence was 4/12/19. About 5 to 10 minutes once I start driving, the brakes lock up, the wheel locks, the van stalls, and the orange traction light comes on. I turn the car off, put it in park and then restart it. After restarting, it drives ok. This has happened about 15 times since november of last year. I've taken it to two mechanics. On 4/18/19, the mechanic performed a diagnostic test. Codes found were p1790 and c121c. The battery was replaced and he said if the problem reoccurs the engine control module is faulty. The first mechanic also made some repairs. I've spent over $1000 trying to fix this issue. There's over 800 issues on this website of this issue. What would it take to get an investigation opened?
For a few months now the van will sometimes not start, even if starting it back up immediately after just driving it. It has died in the middle of the road while driving with no steering capabilities, it hesitates when driving between 35-40 MPH. I never know if it's going to start back up after I shut it off, or when it's just going to decide to lock up and die while driving.
I have a town and country 2010 and it has been in the repair shop off and on for the last 5 months. Van started stalling and jerking and cut off in the middle of a intersection with oncoming traffic scared me to death. Was told the tipm system is defective. Chrysler need to recall this van before someone id killed not safe to drive at all
While driving van completely shut off no power no motor no steering. Van continued to turn on an off lights turned on an off on there own. This happened multiple times had problem fixed just to completely died again same issues. This van has cost me alot in repairs and rentals an tows it is not safe for me to drive with my kids knowing it can shut off while driving with out warning at anytime .
Shuts down randomly while driving and loses power steering, difficult to stop. Occurs in any condition or speed. Sometimes traction control warning light comes on right beforehand. Inability to control vehicle after engine shutdown. Has occurred when driving straight and when turning. Has occurred at low speed and high speed. Has occurred on city streets and highways. I just chose one date but it has happened numerous times. There have been multiple near misses of crashing or being hit while vehicle.
Chrysler town and country 2010 the wireless ignition node is problem r03/the federal safety agency 14v‑373 but I call chrysler said my car is not incluse recall, but 2 day ago my car suddlely engine shot down on the highway.
Vehicle stalls while driving the car on city street and highway. No warning and it loses all power. Steering wheel locks and the only thing I can do is brake to stop the car. This has happened 3 times now with my kids in the car with me. Not safe at all and for some reason my VIN is not in the recall about this issue.
On multiple occasions, so far happened 3 times during the first 5 mins driving on a curved road, twice happened at the same location 1 week apart. First lost the power steering, then the esp/traction control lights on, power brake lost next. Manage to stop the car, turn on the hazard lights and restart the 2010 t&c. Then every thing back to normal again. Sent to sands chrysler dealer over quakertown pa 18951, no code read out, suggest to start with 90k maintenance. Noticed so many similiar case reported through the web pages, hope chrysler treat this seriously. The dealer did not perform the l25 recall on the ignition switch, looks like my car is not qualify, I will double check again. Milage reading is 96069
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. Simultaneously, the engine and traction control indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the traction control warning indicator illuminated on an intermittent basis after restarting the vehicle in an attempt to correct the failure. The contact stated that the failure occurred seven times in one day. Granger motors ford dodge chrysler jeep (1708 sycamore street, granger, iowa 50109, (515) 999-23224) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
While driving the car in town it has now (3rd time) randomly shut off. It has happen while going anywhere from 10-40 MPH. The traction light flashes for a quick second and then you lose all power. This includes the breaks and steering. Was able to coast to the side of the road. Put the car in park and start the car back up and it has run fine. It has become more frequent recently and is a very serious situation as we have avoided an accident twice with other cars around us almost hitting us. This should be recalled as I have read over 200 different reports on various sites. We took to a dealer and they were not able to get a code to pin point what is wrong. I have heard the erg valve was replaced on some and it has solve this issue. If chrysler doesn't want to look into this reoccurring problem it is horrible. I hope a death doesn't have to occur before they look into this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. After starting the vehicle, the security indicator sensor blinked off and on, and the esp, traction stability control, and bas sensor indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 77,898.
On multiple occasions over the last almost 3 years we've had issues with our vehicle dying when stopped or parked. It began in december 2014. We purchased the vehicle in august 2014. While driving to florida from michigan our check engine light came on. Then it turned off so we figured that the bulb was loose or something and we'd get it checked when we got back from vacation. On the way back the same thing happened with the check engine light coming on, going off but then it came back on and didn't turn off. Then the vehicle starts dying when we're stopped or parked. We're obviously concerned! I had to get an oil change after driving that far anyway so I brought it in. The said that the code was for a misfiring piston and I needed to take it into the shop right away. So I immediately drive it over to the dealership shop. They have it for a few days and tell me that nothing is wrong, the vehicle just needs a tune up and new wires, even though it doesn't even have 90k miles on it. They were going to charge us $700. We had my husband's cousin do it instead because he is a mechanic and doesn't charge us for labor. The problem doesn't go away. They tell us the cam shaft sensor is bad. We replace it. Doesn't fix it. They tell us the crank sensor is bad. We replace it. And on and on our goes with us replacing things and the dealership being unable to recreate the issue. For the years we've been dealing with that and a vehicle that cannot smoothly accelerate. It is impossible to quickly get up to speed and merge onto the highest because the vehicle bucks and shakes if you try to accelerate quickly to get up to speed. Then the check engine light flashes, traction control light comes on and a bell starts to ding until we pull over, shut off the vehicle and restart it. Nobody can tell us what is wrong and when the codes are scanned it doesn't match any code that chrysler has.
My vehicle almost daily will stall out and die while in motion on roadways. The traction control light comes on, the power steering fails and the car dies. This generally happens between 30-40 MPH and often times multiple times a day. The radio and other components will remain on but I have to turn it off and pump it to get it to restart. I have seen hundreds of forums that list this as a current complaint with this year range of town and country's.
2010 chrysler town & country completely shuts off while driving, rpms dropped below 1 and power steering completely gone. Took car to my mechanic was told win module, towed car to local chrysler dealer and paid diagnostic fee after being told that recall had already been completed, only to be told by dealer that fuel pump bad and battery needs to be charged. I am doubting the fuel pump would cause car to completely shut down. This is very unsafe and could have been potentially fatal as I had my young children in the car and was seconds away from heading over a big bridge.
Windows on both drivers side and passenger side, throughout the vehicle will cease to function. The side mirrors will also not function. When you try, they don't work and also light up the dash board lights ( low tire, check engine, etc. All idiot lights. This can all be going on in all modes. Parked driving day or night. It all started on the date below. It still exists to this day
The traction control warning light flashed and then the car completely shuts down while driving. I contacted mopar who says it is not a known issue, but it obviously is. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/chrysler/town_country/2010/engine/engine_stalls_shuts_down_while_driving.shtml. I believe mopar should investigate recall these vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving 35 MPH, the electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle on the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
My chrysler 2010 town and country shutdown completely while driving on the interstate and roads. I took it to southern chrysler jeep. They replaced the erg valve for approximately $600. A week later it shutdown again. Took it back to them and they could not find a problem they gave it back said drive until service light comes on. I did that. They said the codes that were read did not cause the issue. They kept the van and got get to shutdown on them. Now they said that it "might" be the tipm box for $1200. Replace the box on a might. The service rep recommended that I did not get it fix because they are unsure that this is the cause of the problem. He recommended that I trade it in and buy a car. I contacted chrysler corporate office. Assigned a case manager that is unavailable until evening time when I work. They will not assign another case manager. I don't know what's going on with my van. So now it's pay$1200 for another repair that may not fix the problem or come get the van. I'm truly scared of what could happen if I continue to drive this hazardous car on the highways and roads without knowing exactly what's wrong. Replaced the tipm box and shutdown twice.
While driving the vehicle, always under 40mph, the traction control light comes on, I lose power steering, the engine shuts down, all lights and radio is down. So far I have been able to put it in neutral and restart. This morning I hit a curb going around the round about taking my kids to school. This has been going on over a year. It doesn't matter if its cold or hot, raining or sunny. It will go a month with nothing and then in one day it will die 6 times. We have been to private mechanics we have been to two different chrysler dealers and they have checked the erg valve and the key fob, the ignition switch, they have check the battery, ran down all the electrical stuff, they had it for 2 days last week and couldn't figure it out. It's died on my 4 times this week. I have four kids and I'm always in the van and now I'm scared to drive it! We checked the VIN and there is no recall as we already did the vent window. But the recalls that are listed describe exactly what is happening. So chrysler knows and doesn't care! You cannot just recall certain batches when there are clearly other vehicles doing the same problem. What is chrysler prepared to do for a family when they are seriously injured in an accident because of their van! Can't trade it in. Don't have the money to take the loss, wtf are consumers supposed to do with these vans. We are the original owners of the 2010 t&c, I love this van but it scares me to death! I just want it fixed! I mean I love roller coasters too but if one kept going off the tracks I'm not [xxx] sure I wouldn't ride it or put my family on it. Please chrysler fix these cars! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred at least twice per week for the past three weeks. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.
First problem the left sliding door stopped working which appears to be a very common problem. The other major issue which is very common with this vehicle is the van runs great until it doesn't then there seems to be no definite fix. It started a few months ago when my van wouldn't start. We have taken to multi ok e mechanics and have also had it tested with recommendations from auto stores. We have replaced three batteries, two starters, the alternator and still something is draining the battery. I can't even count the times I have been told well maybe it's this or that and we fix it only to drive it and find myself and kids stranded somewhere because it won't start again. I have a family member with the same issue and have seen many others online with the same issue spending tons of time and money into trying to solve the problem only to not be any closer than when started. I am now in the process of troubleshooting if the entertainment system is the problem and draining my battery. I charged the battery the end pulled stereo fuse my van stated charged however did hesitate to start once I had to turn key several times. But battery did stay charged. I put the fuse back in and checked a little later and it quickly drained. So I may have found the issue however we have thought that many times so not holding my breath but if that is the issue that still is a huge disappointment because it controls so much both dvd players bluetooth navigation stereo cd player and some other electric features definitely not cheap to replace and having this was a main reason we purchased this vehicle for our family very disappointed that there is not a recall already and we along with others are just left out on our own -my email [xxx] or phone [xxx] also the problems take place after vehicle turned of and you go to start information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving 35 MPH down a hill, the contact applied the brakes to decrease the speed; however, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the traction control indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Updated 10/13/16*lj
My family purchased a 2010 chrysler town and country in november 2014. The vehicle seemed to drive normally until sometime at the beginning of 2015 (I can always get exact dates of service) when it began to stall while driving. The stalling typically happens at low speeds ' less than 35 MPH. It has stalled once in a 40 MPH zone, but more often than not it happens on a residential street with a speed limit of 25 MPH or less. As the vehicle stalls, the traction control light flashes and the power steering goes out. The car becomes unmanageable, and the only option for the driver is to attempt to pull over, come to a complete stop, place the vehicle in park, and restart. We have taken the car into the dealership a few times and once to an auto repair business unaffiliated with chrysler. None of the technicians who have seen the car can diagnose the issue. They have tried to remedy the problem, but the repairs that were made were only guesses and did not fix the vehicle. We have another appointment with charlie's on august 1. This was the earliest 'one of their best technicians' could see us. During this time we have also contacted the chrysler, the manufacturer, to seek guidance. They are not able to provide any other than to tell us to reach out to the attorney general. Additionally, several websites\forums discuss this exact problem. It is not an isolated incident. Here are a few examples: http://www.chryslerproblems.com/trends/ http://www.carcomplaints.com/chrysler/town_country/2010/engine/engine_stalls_shuts_down_while_driving.shtml http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2011/chrysler/town+and+country/electrical+system
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle became unresponsive and the traction control light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The dealer, who did not seem to care about the failure, stated that the vehicle could be diagnosed for a cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Esp warning light continues to come on while the vehicle is in motion. Have taken vehicle for repair multiple times and it still comes on.
Vehicle stalls without warning, typically when attempting to propel forward from a stop, but has also occurred more rarely at highway speeds. The electronic stability control and electronic throttle lights come on, power steering and brakes are affected as well. Vehicle must be turned off and restarted. Happened frequently prior to the recall fix, stopped for a period of time, and has now resumed worse than ever. So, so dangerous as I desperately fear being rear ended or t-boned if this occurs when pulling out in traffic, particularly when young children are in the vehicle. This seems to be an extremely common concern based on the complaints and needs to be resolved before someone is seriously injured or worse. Brought vehicle to dealer two weeks ago to repair, they could not replicate and no repair was completed. If you're reading this because you have a similar issue, please document it so that we can bring as much attention to this as possible in order to incite action.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving at various speeds and attempting to slow down, the vehicle stalled and the traction control warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the failure could not be duplicated or determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
I bought my 2010 town and country in june 2015 since having it this incident has happened about 4 or 5 times where I am driving down the street going around 20-30 miles an hr when my esp light will come on and my brakes and steering wheel lock up and the vehicle stalls until I turn the car off and restart it. This is very frustrating and scary when I have children in the car.
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