2010 Chrysler Town and Country: battery drain or dead battery

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · AL

It began with the front wipers coming on (as if it was raining) on a sunny day.. And the switch wouldn't shut it off. Have to pull the fuse to get them to stop. Then this progressed into not cranking, as if dead battery. I believe my problem is in the keyless switch.. As the battery is new, and I've had both battery and alternator checked. Both ok!

Filed Nov 26, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 5,900 miles · IN

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).

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 80,200 miles · CA

I purchased the car in january of 2014, about 3 months after, the vehicle emergency light intermittently flashed and the alarm remained on, until the battery was disconnected. After reconnection, the problem seem to have gone away. But two months later the car battery died. I replaced the battery with a new one that the dealer recommended. Two weeks later, the battery was dead again and the dealer recommended we change the alternator. The old alternator was removed and replaced with a new one. A week later, the battery dead again and the battery was replaces again. A week later the battery was dead. And the dealer decided to do a complete diagnose of all electrical component. The dealer claimed the dash cluster have to be replace. I don't truth the replacement of the instrument cluster will solve the problem, I don't truth the car and I am frustrated. Chrysler group llc has been contacted but they have not return any call back.

Filed Dec 13, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 39,300 miles · MD

October 1, 2012 started with dead battery. After picking up "fixed" vehicle after two weeks and attempting to drive off lot, the van would not go out of park. After playing with it, it finally went into gear. Check engine light came on. Returned van - it would not go into park. Now december 13. Van still in repair. Have replaced tipm twice and PCM. $1,600. Chrysler says they have never heard of such a problem before.

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Electrical · PA

Our van has had a dead battery 5 times now since we purchased new from the dealer. It's not even 2 years old yet. Each time this happens, we call the dealer and have to take it in to them only to have them tell us that something is probably draining the battery, but they are unable to say what. They charge the battery & send us on our way, but they aren't resolving the problem. This isn't the reliable vehicle that we thought we purchased.