2010 Chrysler Town and Country: won't start

Filed Apr 30, 2025 · Electrical · VA

I have a 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (Sport Van) that has broken down and will not start. At first we thought it was the battery and then the starter. after replacing both parts that could cause for the van to not start. The problem still wasn't fix. We then had an car service center run a diagnostic check to pin point the issue. The diagnostic code shown Number (p0513). This code described the symptoms the van is having, but not while driving. After learning about the diagnostic code we learned that there was a recall. The summary of the recall is as follow: "Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles manufacturer from August 3, 2009. through June 17, 2010. Some vehicles may experience inadvertent ignition key displacement from the run to accessory position while driving causing the engine to shut off". After reading about the issues with this recall, I immediately contacted 2 separate Chrysler dealerships about the recall and the issue I am having with my 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. Both dealerships told me the same thing, that my van wasn't covered under the recall. I was confused as to why and wanted more answers. I did have the pleasure with speaking to service person by the name given "Ash" at the Chrysler dealership at Whitten Brothers Chrysler Jeep, Midlothian, VA. Who then directed me to contact FCA Chrysler Service Corporation. After contacting Chrysler Corporation I had the pleasure with speaking with (Mina) a customer service representative, which further explained how recalls work. After explaining what happen with my van and the symptoms with no starting and the diagnostic coding shown to why. Mina, recommended that I should contact you guy to look further into my case in hope to grant us a recall and service to our 2010 Chrysler Town & Country that is showing and giving us the same effects listed in Chrysler recall for this year, make, and model. Please consider helping

Filed Sep 29, 2023 · MO

The key was lost, so I had a locksmith replace it. Later in the next week, my husband had another key made, and I drove it for about a week, then when I was driving on an interstate at 65mph everything quit, including the power steering. I was lucky to get it pulled over to the side of the road. I took it to my mechanic, who thought it might be the computer b/c several different problems came up on the diagnostics. They could not fix it, so I had it towed to a bigger automotive place, who replaced an engine oil pressure switch but it still would not start or run so they suggested sending it to Chrysler. now I'm having it towed to Tri Lakes Chrysler in Branson MO who says they don't know if they can fix it.

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Acceleration, Electrical · NY

My A/C Compressor Unit froze up. Tearing my Serpentine Belt. Causing my engine to not run at all. My Driver side window Switch wiring melted. So now my window does not function at all. My vehicle doesn't go over 40mph and no longer shifts properly. Most of my engine wiring has melted. I have replaced the MAP Sensor, but it says there is a problem with the circuit. Also says a problem with the Barometric sensor, which I have yet to find. I had to replace the water pump. My cooling fan has totally stopped working. My key sticks in the ignition. I have replaced the battery and starter. I have also replaced the ignition coil pack, Spark plugs and wires. I thought this may be the reason it was having issues starting, but it still continues. My vehicle will studder or stall out while driving. Causing it to lose power, steering. Sometimes the van just doesn't start. Or it will seem like it wants to start, but it doesn't "fire." Sounding like a starter issue, but the starter has already been replaced

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Electrical · AZ

When starting the ignition there were times the vehicle would not start or would suddenly stop when driving. Before purchasing this van the starter the fuel pump were replace almost three years (owner) later the starter was replaced and continued to have the same issue. Our Dodge Chrysler mechanic now say a external fuel pump relay must be place and have wiring. The risk is the safety of the driver and passengers when driving and suddenly the car stopping cause a accident and injuries. The vehicle was inspected by the Dodge and Chrysler dealership where an external fuel pump relay and new wiring to prevent this incidents from happening again. No warning messages until the symptoms of failing to turn on the vehicle or sudden stops in the road.

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 Jul 26, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 77,000 miles · FL

2010 chrysler town and country will click once, but will not turn over. This issue typically happens when the vehicle has been running for a while, and the engine is hot, or during hotter months. This causes car to not turn on when hot, not over heated, just hot. This has been noted on many other websites for this same year and people believe it has something to do with the transmission sensor not knowing if the car is in park or drive. This has happened to other years causing vehicle to slip into other gears. This could be considered dangerous. This has been occurring on vehicle since three months after purchase from dealer with no check engine lights coming on or any running issues.

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 180,000 miles · NC

Driving along and all of a sudden the car turned off, steering became tight, and steering wheel locked. After checking into the situation, the ignition key was in the off position, upon trying to restart the engine it says bad key and vehicle would not start, wheel wouldn't turn and vehicle was disabled.

Filed Nov 4, 2019 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and the doors would not open with the key fob. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The vehicle remained in the lot for a few minutes and then it started up right away. The contact stated that the failure also occurred in 2016. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Electrical · 99,121 miles · KY

Will not start. Multiple problems. Recall already issued for other years/models. Need to expand recall!!! Neutral safety switch or a transmission gear indicator is bad, car just clicks when key is turned. Very expensive so far to diagnose. It was not the starter. Maybe the starter for some people. A recall needs to be done to cover all the problems with the ignition switch!!!

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 970,000 miles · IN

While in motion my car turns off while driving. While in park sometimes it will not start right away but everything else turns on.

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Electrical · 121,150 miles · IL

Vehicle started fine, was driven for 25 minutes. Sat for about 20 minutes then would not crank when trying to start. Everything had power, no dimming of lights when turning key in ignition. The starter simply made no sound/attempt at all. These symptoms are consistent with l25 recall in other 2010 chrysler town and countries.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · 82,875 miles · IN

Went to start car in the morning would not start up, so I as neighbors for a jump .it took awhile but started. Drive for awhile got battery checked it was good. Came home and cut the car off tried to start again, would not start. Got another jump and was going to the dealership, car cut off in the middle of the street while driving. I was nervous cause cars was behind me and it could have been a bad accident. Sat for awhile and got another jump was able to make it back home. From my reading it sounds like this may be related to the the timp issue that's going on with these vans. I just purchased my van a week ago and haven't enjoyed it because of this issue.